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KEEP
GROWING.

2019 ANNUAL REPORT

CORTEVA ANNUAL REPORT 2019

KEEP GROWING  

Corteva is a pure-play agriculture company that provides farmers around the world the most complete portfolio 
in the industry—leveraging our global scale and comprehensive routes to market to deliver innovative agriculture
solutions with the future in mind.

Our Company has a purpose: To enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress 
for generations to come. Our 2019 results reflect the actions of our engaged, performance-driven culture of
approximately 21,000 people around the world dedicated to our customers, farmers and a shared commitment to
innovating the future of agriculture.

2019 HIGHLIGHTS

2019 NET SALES BY BUSINESS PLATFORM

KEY ACHIEVEMENTS

Seed:  
$7.59B

55%

45%

Crop 
Protection: 
$6.26B

$13.8B

2019 NET SALES

$2.0B

2019 OPERATING
EBITDA1

$220MM

$350MM

RETURNED TO 
SHAREHOLDERS  
IN 2019

COST SYNERGIES 
DELIVERED  
IN 2019

19.8% 

RETURN ON  
INVESTED CAPITAL 
(ROIC2)    

      1%

NET SALES  
OUTSIDE NORTH 
AMERICA3

      7%

ORGANIC SALES 4 
GROWTH OUTSIDE 
NORTH AMERICA

    4%

SARD5 

     15% 

R&D 
COSTS

1. Corteva 2019 Operating EBITDA is on a pro forma basis and prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. 
It is a non-GAAP measure. See non-GAAP reconciliations on pages 58-60 of the 10-K for further discussion. 2. Return on 
Invested Capital (ROIC) is not defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Therefore, ROIC should not 
be considered a substitute for other measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may not be comparable to 
similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company’s ROIC metric is adjusted and is defined as net income 
from continuing operations attributable to Corteva excluding the after-tax impact of significant items (including goodwill 
impairment charges), the after-tax impact of non-operating benefits, net, the after-tax impact of amortization expense 
associated with intangible assets existing as of the Separation from DowDuPont, the after-tax impact of interest income 
and the after-tax impact of interest expense divided by debt plus equity excluding goodwill and intangibles (existing as 
of Separation). See non-GAAP reconciliations included in the Appendix for further discussion. 3. North America is defined 
as the U.S. and Canada. Rest of World is defined as Europe, Middle East and Africa; Latin America; and Asia Pacific. Rest 
of World Net Sales can be found on pages 39-40 of the 10-K. 4. Organic sales is a non-GAAP measure. See non-GAAP 
reconciliations included in the Appendix for further discussion. 5. SARD is defined as Selling, General & Administrative and 
Research & Development expenses. 

2019 NET SALES BY REGION

Latin 
America: 
$2.89B

21%

Asia 
Pacific: 
$1.29B

9%

20%

Europe,  
Middle East 
and Africa:
$2.74B

CORTEVA FACTS

~21K

COLLEAGUES

140+

COUNTRIES

100+

CROPS

65+

ACTIVE  
INGREDIENTS

100+

PRODUCTION & 
MANUFACTURING 
FACILITIES

150+

R&D 
FACILITIES

50%

North 
America: 
$6.93B

NORTH AMERICA NET SALES

$7.41B

$6.93B

Reported
7%

Organic4
6%

FY 2018

FY 2019

LATIN AMERICA NET SALES

$2.82B

$2.89B

Reported
3%

Organic4
8%

FY 2018

FY 2019

ASIA PACIFIC NET SALES

$1.29B

$1.29B

FY 2018

FY 2019

Reported
FLAT

Organic4

3% 

EUROPE, MIDDLE EAST AND AFRICA NET SALES

$2.77B

$2.74B

Reported
1%

Organic4
7%

FY 2018

FY 2019

The information provided herein contains certain estimates and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and 
Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities 
Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and may be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates” or other words of similar 
meaning. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about Corteva’s strategy for growth, product development, regulatory approval, 
market position, anticipated benefits of recent acquisitions, timing of anticipated benefits from restructuring actions, outcome of contingencies, such as litigation and environmental 
matters, expenditures, and financial results, as well as expected benefits from, the separation of Corteva from DuPont, are forward-looking statements. Corteva disclaims and does not 
undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement or other estimate, except as required by applicable law. A detailed discussion of some of the significant risks 
and uncertainties which may cause results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements or other estimates is included in the “Risk Factors” section of Corteva’s 
Annual Report on Form 10-K, as modified by subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K.

CORTEVA ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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CORTEVA ANNUAL REPORT 2019

LETTER TO SHAREHOLDERS

To Our Shareholders:

In June 2019, Corteva separated from
DowDuPont to become an independent pure-
play agriculture company with a singular focus on
enriching the lives of agriculture producers and
consumers, working to ensure progress toward
a sustainable global agricultural system.

We are ideally equipped to further this purpose 
through Corteva’s balanced and diverse portfolio 
of seed, crop protection, and digital offerings. By 
maximizing the potential of our industry-leading 
product pipeline and capitalizing on strong customer 
relationships and superior routes to market, we are 
well-positioned to deliver reliable value to customers 
and above-market growth to shareholders. 

Delivering Shareholder Value 
We delivered operational performance in 2019 that
reflects our focus on our five priorities for shareholder 
value creation. In 2019, we faced unprecedented 
weather in one of our largest markets, impacts from 
a prolonged trade dispute with China, and significant
currency headwinds. However, driven by sales of new 
products in high-growth areas and significant progress
on our synergy and productivity initiatives, we realized 
above-market organic growth1 outside North America2
and established a foundation for sustainable operating 
EBITDA1AA  expansion. We returned approximately
$220 million to shareholders through share repurchases 
and dividends, while continuing to invest for the 
future. We also effectively deployed capital to deliveliver 
earnings performance, as our adjusted Return o on 
Invested Capital (ROIC1) result of 19.8% indicatates.

Accelerating Growth 
Our disciplined approach to Researc
Ou
Develo
elopment (R&D) has enabled t
pipeline
e in our history. For 2019, s
Protection p
n products rose to 1

rch and 
d the strongest 

9, sales from new Crop 
o 12% of net sales, up from

7% in 2018. In 2020, we expect incremental net sales
from new Crop Protection products of approximately 
$250 million. In addition, we received important 
regulatory approvals for our Enlist E3™3 soybean seed, 
Qrome® corn seed, and Conkesta™ soybean seed
technologies. We are also making key investments 
that will enable us to drive further market share gains 
and margin expansion in highly attractive areas, such 
as accelerating the launch of Enlist E3™ soybeans 
in North America and adding capacity to support rt
sales growth for Spinosyn insecticides globally.y.

In addition, we continue to actively managnage ouour 
portfolio—and in 2019, we sold several n non-core
assets. In line with this best-owner apapproach, we allsoso 
announced earlier this year that wt we e would be stoppingg
the production of chlorpyrifos bs by the enend of 2020.

Innovating to Drive the Future of Agriculture 
We are making targeteeted investments in innovaation to 
enable our customemers to better manage their cropops, 
reduce resource ue usage, and drive continued profitabable 
growth. In cononnection with this, we are collaborating 
across our ir industry to accelerate efforts to reduce the 
impact ot of agriculture on the environment and address 
compmplex challenges, such as climate change. We 
havave held meetings with farmers and organizations 
representing every facet of agriculture and food 
production globally to explore the best paths toward 
creating a climate-positive agriculture industry.

Driving a Best-in-Class Cost Structure 
We are focused on establishing a best-in-cla
cost structure and highly efficient operating
ting 
organization. We continue to deliver on o
n our $1.2
merger cost synergy target. Since the
he close of the 
merger, Corteva has reduced head
seed production locations by 24
offio ces by 54%, and R&D sites

24%, commercial 
es by 33%. We delivered 

eadcount by 15%, 

class 

billion

2

aapproximately $350 mmili lion in cost synergies in 
2019, putting cumulative ccost synergy delivery at
approximately $800 millionn ssince merger close.

We also launched further structuurer d productivity
ity 
efforts, called Execute to Win (E2WW),), in 2019. 
The companywide transformation is tatargete
to deliver $500 million in incremental op
EBITDA improvement over the next fiv

eted 
operating 

five years. 

E3

s, Lumialza™ corn seed treatment,

p activities for several critical Crop Protection 

, we expect solid sales
ent in 2020, positioning us 

d-term targets. We expect 
t product launch commitments 
®
an aggressive ramp-up of Qrome

Building a Track Record 
Based on our 2019 progress, w
and earnings improvement
well to achieve our mid-
to deliver on robust p
and are driving an
corn products, 
and Enlist E3™ soybeans in seed—and continuing our
ramp-up 
produc
of o
our multi-channel approach in 2020—and see 
momentum building in North America for a rebound
m
following the unprecedented weather-related declines
in 2019. Finally, we are intensely focused on improving
our productivity and will continue to make progress
on our cost synergy commitments and expect to drive 
considerable improvements through E2W. Our hard work
in 2019 set the stage for growth in 2020 and beyond. 

ucts. We also expect to realize the full benefits

We are proud of our achievements in 2019 and look 
forward to continuing to deliver substantial value
for Corteva’s shareholders. We will keep you updated
on our progress.

Gregory R. Page 
Non-Executive
Chairman of the Board

February 21, 2020

James C. Collins, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer

1. Organic sales, Operating EBITDA, Operating EBITDA Margin and adjusted Return on Invested 
Capital (ROIC) are non-GAAP measures. See pages 58-60 of the 10-K and the Appendix of  
this document for further discussion. 2. North America is defined as the U.S. and Canada.  
3. Enlist E3™ soybeans are jointly developed by Dow AgroSciences and MS Technologies™.

CORTEVA ANNUAL REPORT 2019

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CORTEVA ANNUAL REPORT 2019

STRATEGY AND PRIORITIES

We built Corteva with a focus on long-term sustainable value
creation. As such, we established five priorities for shareholder 
value creation to guide our strategic actions and deliver the
quality of results we are committed to achieving. While we 

were tested by unprecedented weather conditions and global
macroeconomic uncertainties in 2019, we consistently delivered 
progress against each of these priorities—demonstrating the
strength of our strategy and our relentless focus on execution.

FIVE PRIORITIES FOR SHAREHOLDER VALUE CREATION

INSTILL
A STRONG 
CULTURE

1

Prior to launching Corteva as a standalone pure-play agriculture company,
we focused a great deal on setting the right culture—a new brand, new
values, and a new purpose. To reinforce this, we put in place a transformation 
program called Execute to Win (E2W), in which every one of our employees 
is asked to take on an ownership mindset to identify areas for improvement 
and new products. In 2020, we are targeting $30 million in operating EBITDA1
benefit from this program.

Key 
Performance 
Indicators 
(KPIs)

DRIVE 
DISCIPLINED 
CAPITAL 
ALLOCATION

2

We continue to make prudent investments in productivity and growth. For
example, we increased manufacturing capacity for Spinosyns insecticide
products this year to capitalize on global market growth. In 2019, we closed 
the year with a 19.8% ROIC,2 which reflects our focus on disciplined capital 
deployment. At the same time, we are committed to returning significant
capital to shareholders, and distributed approximately $220 million in the 
form of quarterly dividends and share repurchases in 2019.

Improved 
ROIC 2

Mid-to  
High Teens 
Percent

DEVELOP 
INNOVATIVE
SOLUTIONS

3

Since the DowDuPont merger, we have launched 14 innovative new produducts. 
Recent product launches such as Arylex™, Zorvec™, Isoclast™, and Inatreqeq™ have driven
above-market growth in our Crop Protection business platform. We aWe also received 
significant regulatory approvals in 2019 for several proprietary traitsaits, including our Enlist 
E3™,3 Qrome®, and Conkesta™ technologies. We accelerated prproduct development 
and production of Enlist E3™ soybeans ahead of the 2021 selselling season–a critical
component of our long-term strategy to reduce dependendence on third-party licenses 
and provide growers greater choice and value. In 2020020, we expect incremental 
growth from new product sales in Crop Protection to to be approximately $250 million.

Operating 
EBITDA Margin1
Expansion

100–200
bps/year

ATTAIN  
BEST-IN-CLASS 
COST  
STRUCTURE

4

ies this year, putting Corteva on track 
to meet our $1.2 billion commitment throthrough 2021. As a result of cost synergies 
and our disciplined approach to spepending, Selling, General and Administrative
and Research and Development (nt (SARD) costs decreased 4% in 2019. We also 
launched an ERP harmonizationion effort focused on eliminating approximately 
$200 million in costs that werwere inherited with the spin. 

Cost 
benchmarking 
versus peer

Best-in-class

DELIVER
ABOVE-
MARKET 
GROWTH

5

While weather disdisruptions impaacted our results in North America, we were 
encouraged by by the organic net sasales4 improvement outside North America,
owth of insecticide producttss and share gains in North America Pioneer®®
strong growth of insecticide products and share gains in North America Pioneer
brand corn and soybeans. In Seed, we completed brand rationalization actions
corn and soybeans. In Seed, we ccompleted brand rationalization action
evelop more powerful regional brandsds in North America and continue 
to develop more powerful regional brands in North America and continue to 
execxecute against our multi-channel sales sttrarategy.

Organic sales4
growth vs. 
market

2-3% above 
market  
growth

1. Operating EBITDA and Operating EBITDA margin are non-GAAP measures. See non-GAAP reconciliations on pages 58-60 
of the 10-K for further discussion. 2. Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) is not defined under U.S. generally accepted accounting 
principles. Therefore, ROIC should not be considered a substitute for other measures prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP 
and may not be comparable to similarly titled measures used by other companies. The Company’s ROIC metric is adjusted 
and is defined as net income from continuing operations attributable to Corteva excluding the after-tax impact of significant 
items (including goodwill impairment charges), the after-tax impact of non-operating benefits, net, the after-tax impact of 
amortization expense associated with intangible assets existing as of the Separation from DowDuPont, the after-tax impact 
of interest income and the after-tax impact of interest expense divided by debt plus equity excluding goodwill and intangibles 
(existing as of Separation). See non-GAAP reconciliations included in the Appendix for further discussion. 3. Enlist E3™ soybeans 
are jointly developed by Dow AgroSciences and MS Technologies™. 4. Organic sales growth is a non-GAAP measure. See non-
GAAP reconciliations included in the Appendix for further discussion.

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2019 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

  ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2019 

OR

  TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 or 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

____________________________________________________________________________

Commission File Number 001-38710 
Corteva, Inc. 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or
Organization)
974 Centre Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19805  
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

82-4979096

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

(302) 485-3000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number,
including area code)

Commission File Number 1-815 
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

Delaware
(State or other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or
Organization)
974 Centre Road, Wilmington, Delaware 19805
(Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code)

51-0014090

(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

(302) 485-3000

(Registrant’s Telephone Number,
including area code)

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act for Corteva, Inc.:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share

CTVA

New York Stock Exchange

Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act for E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company:

Title of each class

Trading Symbol(s)

Name of each exchange on which registered

$3.50 Series Preferred Stock
$4.50 Series Preferred Stock

CTAPrA

CTAPrB

New York Stock Exchange

New York Stock Exchange

No securities are registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.
_____________________________________________________

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer (as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act).               
   No  
   No  

Corteva, Inc. 
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

                       Yes  
                                                       Yes  

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or Section 15(d) of the Act.   

Corteva, Inc. 
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

                       Yes  
                                                       Yes  

   No  
   No  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          
 
 
 
 
        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been 
subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days. 

Corteva, Inc. 
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

                       Yes  
                                                       Yes  

   No  
   No  

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant has submitted electronically and posted on its corporate Web site, if any, every Interactive 
Data File required to be submitted and posted pursuant to Rule 405 of Regulation S-T (§232.405 of this chapter) during the preceding 12 months 
(or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to submit and post such files). 
        Corteva, Inc. 
        E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

        Yes 
        Yes 

   No  
   No  

        Indicate by check mark if disclosure of delinquent filers pursuant to Item 405 of Regulation S-K is not contained herein, and will not be 
contained, to the best of registrant's knowledge, in definitive proxy or information statements incorporated by reference in Part III of this Form 10-
K or any amendment to this Form 10-K. 
        Corteva, Inc. 
        E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of 
"accelerated filer and large accelerated filer" in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act.

Corteva, Inc.

Large Accelerated
Filer

Accelerated Filer 

Non-Accelerated Filer

Smaller reporting 

Emerging growth 

company 

company 

E. I. du Pont de Nemours
and Company

Large Accelerated
Filer

Accelerated Filer 

Non-Accelerated Filer

Smaller reporting 

Emerging growth 

company 

company 

        If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying 
with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act.  
         Corteva, Inc.   
         E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

        Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined in Rule 12b-2 of the Act).    
        Corteva, Inc. 
        E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company 

            Yes 
                            Yes 

No 
No 

        The aggregate market value of voting stock of Corteva, Inc. held by nonaffiliates of the registrant (excludes outstanding shares beneficially 
owned by directors and officers and treasury shares) as of June 30, 2019 was $22.1 billion.

        As of February 7, 2020, 749,403,000 shares of Corteva, Inc's common stock, $0.01 par value, were outstanding. 

           As of February 7, 2020, all of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s issued and outstanding common stock, comprised of 200 shares, 
$0.30 par value per share, is held by Corteva, Inc.

E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction I(1)(a), (b) and (d) of Form 10-K (as modified 
by a grant of no-action relief dated February 12, 2018) and is therefore filing this form with reduced disclosure format.

Note on Incorporation by Reference
Information pertaining to certain Items in Part III of this report is incorporated by reference to portions of Corteva, Inc.'s definitive 
2019 Annual Meeting Proxy Statement to be filed within 120 days after the end of the year covered by this Annual Report on Form 
10-K, pursuant to Regulation 14A (the Proxy). 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
          
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
   
               
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
               
   
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
               
 
 
 
 
 
 
                               
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CORTEVA, INC.

Form 10-K

Table of Contents

Explanatory Note

PART I

Item 1.

Item 1A.

Item 1B.

Item 2.

Item 3.

Item 4.

Business

Risk Factors

Unresolved Staff Comments

Properties

Legal Proceedings

Mine Safety Disclosures

PART II

Item 5.

Item 6.

Item 7.

Market for Registrant's Common Equity, Related Stockholder Matters and Issuer Purchases of 
Equity Securities

Selected Financial Data

Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Item 7A.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk

Item 8.

Item 9.

Item 9A.

Item 9B.

PART III

Item 10.

Item 11.

Item 12.

Item 13.

Item 14.

PART IV

Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

Changes in and Disagreements With Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure

Controls and Procedures

Other Information

Directors, Executive Officers and Corporate Governance

Executive Compensation

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management and Related Stockholder 
Matters

Certain Relationships and Related Transactions, and Director Independence

Principal Accountant Fees and Services

Item 15.

Exhibits and Financial Statement Schedules

Item 16.
SIGNATURES 

Form 10-K Summary

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Financial Statements and Supplementary Data

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Explanatory Note

Unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires, references in this Annual Report on Form 10-K to:

• 
• 

• 
• 

• 
• 
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• 

"Corteva" or "the company" refers to Corteva, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (including EID);
"EID" refers to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and its consolidated subsidiaries or E. I. du Pont de Nemours 
and Company excluding its consolidated subsidiaries, as the context may indicate;
"DowDuPont" refers to DowDuPont Inc, and its subsidiaries prior to the Separation of Corteva defined on page 3;
"Historical  Dow"  refers  to  the  Dow  Chemical  Company  and  its  consolidated  subsidiaries  prior  to  the  Internal 
Reorganization defined on page 3;
"Historical DuPont" refers to EID prior to the Internal Reorganization;
"Dow" refers to Dow Inc. after the Dow Distribution defined on page 3; 
"DuPont" refers to DuPont de Nemours, Inc. after the Separation of Corteva; and
"DAS" refers to the agriculture business of Historical Dow, Dow AgroSciences.

DowDuPont was formed on December 9, 2015 to effect an all-stock, merger of equals strategic combination between Historical 
Dow and Historical DuPont (the "Merger Transaction"). On August 31, 2017 at 11:59 pm ET, (the "Merger Effectiveness Time") 
pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 11, 2015, as amended on March 31, 2017 (the "Merger 
Agreement"), Historical Dow and Historical DuPont each merged with wholly owned subsidiaries of DowDuPont ("Mergers") 
and,  as  a  result  of  the  Mergers,  Historical  Dow  and  Historical  DuPont  became  subsidiaries  of  DowDuPont  (collectively,  the 
"Merger"). For purposes of DowDuPont’s financial statement presentation, Historical Dow was determined to be the accounting 
acquirer in the Merger and Historical DuPont’s assets and liabilities were reflected at fair value as of the close of the Merger in 
the financial statements of DowDuPont. In connection with the Merger and the related accounting determination, Historical DuPont 
elected to apply push down accounting and reflected in its historical financial statements the fair value of its assets and liabilities. 
For purposes of Corteva’s financial statement presentation, periods following the closing of the Merger are labeled “Successor” 
and reflect DowDuPont’s basis in the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Corteva/EID. All periods prior to the closing of the 
Merger reflect the historical accounting basis in EID’s assets and liabilities and are labeled “Predecessor.” Corteva’s historical 
financial statements include a black line division between the columns titled “Predecessor” and “Successor” to signify that the 
amounts shown for the periods prior to and following the Merger are not comparable.  The Predecessor period reflects the results 
of operations and assets and liabilities of EID and excludes the DAS business.

On June 1, 2019, DowDuPont Inc. changed its registered name to DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (“DuPont”).  Beginning on June 3, 
2019, the company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol "CTVA". 

This Annual Report on Form 10-K is a combined report being filed separately by Corteva, Inc. and EID.  Corteva, Inc. owns all 
of the common equity interests in EID, and EID meets the conditions set forth in General Instruction I(1)(a), (b) and (d) of Form 
10-K and is therefore filing its information within this Form 10-K with the reduced disclosure format.  Each of Corteva, Inc. and 
EID is filing on its own behalf the information contained in this report that relates to itself, and neither company makes any 
representation as to information relating to the other company.  Where information or an explanation is provided that is substantially 
the same for each company, such information or explanation has been combined in this report.  Where information or an explanation 
is not substantially the same for each company, separate information and explanation has been provided.  In addition, separate 
consolidated financial statements for each company, along with notes to the consolidated financial statements, are included in this 
report.  

The primary differences between Corteva and EID's financial statements relate to EID's Preferred Stock - $4.50 Series and EID 
Preferred Stock - $3.50 Series, a related party loan between EID and Corteva, Inc. and the associated tax deductible interest expense 
for  EID,  and  the  capital  structure  of  Corteva.  Inc.  (See  EID's  Note 1 - Basis  of  Presentation  to  EID's  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements, for additional information for above items).  The separate EID financial statements and footnotes for areas that differ 
from Corteva, are included within this Annual Report on Form 10-K and begin on page F-100. Footnotes of EID that are identical 
to that of Corteva are cross-referenced accordingly.

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ITEM 1.  BUSINESS

Part I

Background 
On June 1, 2019, Corteva, Inc. became an independent, publicly traded company through the previously announced separation 
(the “Separation”) of the agriculture business of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (formerly known as DowDuPont Inc.) (“DuPont” or 
"DowDuPont"). The separation was effectuated through a pro rata distribution (the “Corteva Distribution”) of all of the then-issued 
and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Corteva, Inc., which was then a wholly-owned subsidiary 
of DowDuPont, to holders of record of DowDuPont common stock as of the close of business on May 24, 2019. In connection 
with the Separation, DowDuPont Inc. changed its name to DuPont de Nemours, Inc.

Subsequent to the Merger, Historical Dow and EID engaged in a series of internal reorganization and realignment steps to realign 
their businesses into three divisions: agriculture, materials science and specialty products. As a result of the Internal Reorganization 
(defined below), on May 31, 2019, EID was contributed to Corteva, Inc. and, as a result, Corteva, Inc. owns 100% of the outstanding 
common stock of EID. Prior to March 31, 2019, Corteva, Inc. had engaged in no business operations and had no assets or liabilities 
of any kind, other than those incident to its formation.

EID continues to be a reporting company and is deemed to be the predecessor to Corteva, Inc., with the historical results of EID 
to be deemed the historical results of Corteva for periods prior to and including May 31, 2019. Shares of EID preferred stock, 
$3.50 Series and $4.50 Series, issued and outstanding immediately prior to the Separation remain issued and outstanding and were 
unaffected by the Separation.

Corteva combines the strengths of EID’s Pioneer and Crop Protection businesses and the DAS business to create a leading global 
provider of seed and crop protection solutions focused on the agriculture industry.  The company is focused on advancing its 
science-based innovation, which aims to deliver a wide range of improved products and services to its customers.  Through the 
merger of the EID and DAS innovation pipelines, Corteva has one of the broadest and most productive new product pipelines in 
the agriculture industry.  The company intends to leverage its rich heritage of scientific achievement to advance its robust innovation 
pipeline and continue to shape the future of responsible agriculture.  New products are crucial to solving farmers’ productivity 
challenges amid a growing global population while addressing natural resistance, regulatory changes, safety requirements and 
competitive dynamics. The company’s investment in technology-based and solution-based product offerings allows it to meet 
farmers’ evolving needs while ensuring that its investments generate sufficient returns. Meanwhile, through Corteva’s unique 
routes to market, the company continues to work face-to-face with farmers around the world to deeply understand their needs. 

The company's broad portfolio of agriculture solutions fuels farmer productivity in approximately 140 countries.  Total worldwide 
employment at December 31, 2019 was about 21,000 people.  See Note 24 - Geographic Information, to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements for details on the location of the company's sales and property.  

DowDuPont Merger of Equals, Internal Reorganizations, and Business Separations
Subsequent to the Merger, Historical Dow and EID engaged in a series of internal reorganization and realignment steps to realign 
their  businesses  into  three  subgroups:  agriculture,  materials  science  and  specialty  products  through  a  series  of  tax-efficient 
transactions (collectively, the "Business Separations”). Effective as of 5:00 pm ET on April 1, 2019, DowDuPont completed the 
previously announced separation of its materials science business into a separate and independent public company by way of a 
distribution of Dow Inc. (“Dow”) through a pro rata dividend in-kind of all of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Dow’s 
common stock, par value $0.01 per share, to holders of DowDuPont's common stock (the “DowDuPont Common Stock”), as of 
the close of business on March 21, 2019 (the “Dow Distribution” and together with the Corteva Distribution, the “Distributions”).

Prior to the Dow Distribution, Historical Dow conveyed or transferred the assets and liabilities aligned with Historical Dow’s 
agriculture business to separate legal entities (“Dow Ag Entities”) and the assets and liabilities associated with its specialty products 
business to separate legal entities (the “Dow SP Entities”). On April 1, 2019, Dow Ag Entities and the Dow SP Entities were 
transferred and conveyed to DowDuPont.

In furtherance of the Business Separations, EID engaged in a series of internal reorganization and realignment steps (the “Internal 
Reorganization” and the "Business Realignment," respectively) to realign its businesses into three subgroups: agriculture, materials 
science and specialty products. As part of the Internal Reorganization:

• 

the assets and liabilities aligned with EID’s materials science business, including EID’s ethylene and ethylene copolymers 
business, excluding its ethylene acrylic elastomers business, (“EID ECP”) were transferred or conveyed to separate legal 
entities (the “Materials Science Entities”) that were ultimately conveyed by DowDuPont to Dow;

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the assets and liabilities aligned with EID’s specialty products business were transferred or conveyed to separate legal 
entities (“EID Specialty Products Entities”);

on April 1, 2019, EID transferred and conveyed its Materials Science Entities to Dow;

on May 1, 2019, EID distributed its Specialty Products Entities to DowDuPont;

on  May  2,  2019,  DowDuPont  conveyed  Dow Ag  Entities  to  EID  and  in  connection  with  the  foregoing,  EID  issued 
additional shares of its common stock to DowDuPont; and

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on May 31, 2019, DowDuPont contributed EID to Corteva, Inc.

On May 6, 2019, the Board of Directors of DowDuPont approved the distribution of all the then issued and outstanding shares of 
common  stock  of  Corteva,  Inc.,  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  DowDuPont,  to  DowDuPont  stockholders.  On  June  1,  2019, 
DowDuPont completed the Separation. Each DowDuPont stockholder received one share of Corteva, Inc. common stock for every 
three shares of DowDuPont common stock held at the close of business on May 24, 2019, the record date of distribution. Corteva, 
Inc.'s common stock began trading the "regular way" under the ticker symbol "CTVA" on June 3, 2019, the first business day after 
June 1, 2019. Upon becoming an independent company, the capital structure of Corteva consisted of 748,815,000 authorized shares 
of common stock (par value of $0.01 per share), which represents the number of common shares issued on June 3, 2019.

As a result of the Business Realignment and the Internal Reorganization discussed above, Corteva owns 100% of the outstanding 
common stock of EID, and EID owns, directly or indirectly, 100% of DAS. EID is a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. and continues to 
be a reporting company, subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Separation Agreements
In connection with the Distributions, DuPont, Corteva, and Dow (together, the “Parties” and each a “Party”) have entered into 
certain agreements to effect the separation, provide for the allocation of DowDuPont’s assets, employees, liabilities and obligations 
(including its investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) among the Parties, and provide a 
framework for Corteva's relationship with Dow and DuPont following the separations and Distributions. Effective April 1, 2019, 
the Parties entered into the following agreements:

• 

Separation and Distribution Agreement - Effective April 1, 2019, the Parties entered into an agreement that sets forth, 
among  other  things,  the  agreements  among  the  Parties  regarding  the  principal  transactions  necessary  to  effect  the 
Distributions. It also sets forth other agreements that govern certain aspects of the Parties’ ongoing relationships after the 
completion of the Distributions (the "Corteva Separation Agreement").

•  Tax Matters Agreement - The Parties entered into an agreement effective as of April 1, 2019, as amended on June 1, 2019, 
that governs their respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, tax attributes, 
the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and other matters regarding taxes.

•  Employee Matters Agreement - The Parties entered into an agreement that identifies employees and employee-related 
liabilities (and attributable assets) to be allocated (either retained, transferred and accepted, or assigned and assumed, as 
applicable) to the Parties as part of the Distributions and describes when and how the relevant transfers and assignments 
would occur.

• 

Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreement - Effective as of April 1, 2019 Corteva and Dow, and effective June 1, 
2019 Corteva and DuPont, entered into Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreements. The Intellectual Property Cross-
License Agreements set forth the terms and conditions under which the applicable Parties may use in their respective 
businesses, following each of the Distributions, certain know-how (including trade secrets), copyrights, and software, 
and certain patents and standards, allocated to another Party pursuant to the Corteva Separation Agreement.

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•  Letter Agreement - DuPont and Corteva entered into a Letter Agreement. The Letter Agreement sets forth certain additional 
terms and conditions related to the Separation, including certain limitations on each party’s ability to transfer certain 
businesses and assets to third parties without assigning certain of such party’s indemnification obligations under the 
Corteva Separation Agreement to the other party to the transferee of such businesses and assets or meeting certain other 
alternative conditions.

Spin-off of Performance Chemicals
On July 1, 2015, Historical DuPont completed the separation of its Performance Chemicals segment through the spin-off of all of 
the issued and outstanding stock of The Chemours Company ("Chemours"). In connection with the separation, Historical DuPont 
and Chemours entered into a Separation Agreement and a Tax Matters Agreement as well as certain ancillary agreements. In 
accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"), the results of operations of its former Performance 
Chemicals segment are presented as discontinued operations and, as such, are included within (loss) income from discontinued 
operations after income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented. Additional details regarding 
the separation and other related agreements can be found in Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

Business Segments
The company’s operations are managed through two reportable segments: seed and crop protection.  The seed segment develops 
and supplies commercial seed combining superior germplasm with advanced traits to produce high yield potential for farmers 
around the world.  The crop protection segment supplies products to protect crop yields against weeds, insects and disease, enabling 
farmers to achieve optimal results.  The combination of these leading platforms creates one of the broadest portfolios of agriculture 
solutions in the industry.  Additional information with respect to business segment results is included in Item 7, Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, on page 55 of this report and Note 25 - Segment 
Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Seed
The seed segment is a global leader in developing and supplying commercial seed combining advanced germplasm and traits that 
produce optimum yield for farms around the world. The company’s seed segment is a leader in many key seed markets, including 
North America corn and soybeans, Europe corn and sunflower, as well as Brazil, India, South Africa and Argentina corn. The 
company offers trait technologies that improve resistance to weather, disease, insects and weeds, and trait technologies that enhance 
food and nutritional characteristics. In addition, the company provides digital solutions that assist farmer decision-making with a 
view to optimize product selection and, ultimately, help maximize yield and profitability. 

Details on the seed segment’s net sales by major product line and geographic region (based on customer location) are as follows:

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Products and Brands 
The seed segment’s major brands and technologies, by key product line, are listed below:

Part I

Seed Solutions Brands

Seed Solutions Traits and
Technologies

Other

Pioneer®; Brevant™ seeds; Dairyland Seed®; Mycogen®; Hoegemeyer®; 
Nutech®; Seed Consultants®; Terral Seed®; AgVenture®; Alforex®; 
PhytoGen®; Pannar®; VP Maxx®; RPM®; REV®; HPT®; G2®; Supreme EX®; 
XL®; Power Plus®
ENLIST E3™ soybeans; EXZACT® Precision Technology; HERCULEX® 
Insect Protection; Pioneer® brand hybrids with Leptra® insect protection 
technology offering protection against above ground pests; POWERCORE® 
Insect Trait Technology family of products; Pioneer® brand Optimum® 
AcreMax® family of products offering above and below ground insect 
protection; REFUGE ADVANCED® powered by SMARTSTAX® 1; 
SMARTSTAX® Insect Trait Technology 1; NEXERA® seed offering 
increased canola yield potential; Omega-9 OilsTM; Pioneer® brand Optimum® 
AQUAmax® hybrids; Pioneer® brand corn hybrids; Pioneer® brand A-Series 
soybeans; Pioneer® brand Plenish® high oleic soybeans; Pioneer® brand 
sunflowers with the ExpressSun® trait; Pioneer® brand products with Pioneer 
Protector® technology for canola, sunflower and sorghum; Pioneer 
MAXIMUS® rapeseed hybrids; PROPOUND™; Conkesta™
LumiGEN® technologies seed treatment portfolio of offerings, 
LUMIDERM™, LUMIVIA® and LUMIALZA™; GRANULAR®; 
ACREVALUE®

U.S. federal regulatory authorizations have been obtained for the commercialization of ENLIST™ corn, ENLIST E3™ soybeans 
and ENLIST® cotton, including the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's registration of ENLIST DUO® and ENLIST ONE® 
for  use  with  ENLIST™  corn,  soybeans  and  cotton  in  34  states. The  company  has  also  secured  cultivation  authorizations  of 
ENLIST E3™ soybeans and ENLIST™ corn in Argentina, Brazil, and North America.

In connection with the validation of breeding plans and large-scale product development timelines focused on rapidly ramping up 
differentiated technology solutions, during the fourth quarter of 2019, the company is accelerating the ramp up of the Enlist E3TM
trait platform in the company’s soybean portfolio mix across all brands, including Pioneer® brands, over the next five years.   During 
the ramp-up period, the company is expected to significantly reduce the volume of products with the Roundup Ready 2 Yield®
and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® herbicide tolerance traits beginning in 2021, with expected minimal use of the Roundup Ready 2 
Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® traits thereafter for the remaining term of the non-exclusive license with the Monsanto 
Company. Refer to Prepaid Royalties within the Critical Accounting Estimates section on page 70 for additional information.

In 2019, Corteva received import authorization from China for the Conkesta™ soybean insect control trait. The trait approval had 
been in progress in China since 2014. The receipt of China import approval is a necessary step for commercialization of Conkesta 
E3™ in Latin America, which the company is expecting the latter part of 2021, pending additional regulatory approvals. 

In 2019, the company launched Qrome® corn products in U.S. Pioneer® brands.  Qrome® products offer growers high yield potential 
insect control options to help drive productivity for their operations by combining top-tier genetics and strong defensive traits.  In 
2020, Qrome® products will be expanded to the U.S. multi-channel and Canada Pioneer® brands.

The company acquired exclusive rights to the Clearfield® canola production system in North America from BASF in 2019.  The 
Clearfield® canola trait provides non-genetically modified tolerance to imidazolinone herbicides.  Clearfield® canola in the Pioneer®
and Nexera® brands were already highly established in the market and integrated into the company’s breeding, production and 
commercial processes.  

Distribution
The seed segment has a diverse worldwide network which markets and distributes the company’s brands to customers, primarily 
through the company’s multi-channel, multi-brand strategy, which includes four differentiated channels: Pioneer agency model, 
regional brands, retail brands, as well as third parties through licensing and distribution channels.

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The Pioneer agency model is unique to Corteva and represents sales made directly to farmers via independent sales representatives.  
Through this agency model, the company interacts directly with farmers at multiple points in the growing season, from prior to 
planting all the way through harvest.  These regular interactions enable the company to provide the advice and service farmers 
need while giving the company real-time insights into the customers’ future ordering decisions.  The company’s regional brands 
connect to customers through regional brand employees and farmer-dealer networks.  Retail brands provide a one-stop shop for 
seed and chemistry solutions and may include sales to distributors, agricultural cooperatives, and dealers. Finally, Corteva out-
licenses traits and germplasm to third parties.

Key Raw Materials
The key raw materials for seed include corn and soybean seeds. To produce high-quality seeds, the company contracts with third 
party growers globally. Corteva focuses on production close to the customer to ensure the seed product is suitable for that region 
and its weed, insect and disease challenges, weather, soil and other conditions. The company conditions and packages the seeds 
using its own plants and third-party contract manufacturers. By striking a balance between owning production facility assets directly 
and contracting with third party growers, the company believes it is best able to maintain flexibility to react to demand changes 
unique to each geography while minimizing costs. The company seeks to collaborate with strategic seed growers and share its 
digital agronomy and product management knowledge with them. The company’s third-party growers are an important part of its 
supply chain. Corteva provides them with rigorous training, planning tools and access to a system that tests and advances products 
matched to specific geographic needs.

The company’s R&D and supply chain groups work seamlessly to select and maintain product characteristics that enhance the 
quality of its seed products and solutions. The company focuses on customer-driven innovation to deliver the best germplasm and 
trait technologies. With its large sets of digitized data and its seed field management solution, the company can manage its field 
operations efficiently and draw insights from data quickly and effectively. This allows the company’s supply chain to react quickly 
to changing customer needs and provides R&D with tremendous amounts of data to analyze and incorporate into resource allocation 
decisions. The company continues to invest in and build capabilities that drive value via data digitization and analytics that enable 
it to create an even more responsive and efficient answer to customer needs.

Crop Protection
The crop protection segment serves the global agricultural input industry with products that protect against weeds, insects and 
other pests, and disease, and that improve overall crop health both above and below ground via nitrogen management and seed-
applied technologies. The company offers crop protection solutions that provide farmers the tools they need to improve productivity 
and profitability, and help keep fields free of weeds, insects and diseases.  The company is a leader in global herbicides, insecticides, 
above-ground nitrogen stabilizers and pasture and range management herbicides.

Details on the crop protection segment’s net sales by major product line and geographic region (based on customer location) are 
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Products and Brands 
The crop protection segment’s major brands and technologies, by key product line, are listed below:

Insect and Nematode Management

Disease Management

Weed Control

Nitrogen Management

CLOSER™; DELEGATE™; INTREPID®; ISOCLAST™; LANNATE™; 
EXALT™; PEXALON™; TRANSFORM™; VYDATE®; OPTIMUM™; 
RADIANT™; SENTRICON™; ENTRUST® SC; GF-120™; and 
TRACER™
APROACH® PRIMA; VESSARYA™; APPROACH POWER™; 
TALENDO™; TALIUS®; EQUATION PRO™; EQUATION CONTACT™; 
ZORVEC™; DITHANE™; INATREQ™; CURZATE™; TANOS™, 
FONTELIS™; ACANTO®; and GALILEO™
ARIGO®; ARYLEX™; ENLIST™ weed control system; ENLIST DUO™; 
BROADWAY™; RINSKOR™; ZYPAR™; MUSTANG®; GALLANT™; 
VERDICT®; LANCET®; KERB™; PIXXARO™; QUELEX™; 
GALLERY™; CENT-7™; SNAPSHOT®; TRELLIS®; CITADEL™; 
CLIPPER™; GRANITE®; RAINBOW™; PINDAR® GT; VIPER®; 
WIDEATTACK®; BELKAR®; WIDEMATCH®; PERFECTMATCH®; 
CLINCHER™; DURANGO™; FENCER®; GARLON™; SONIC®; 
TEXARO®; KEYSTONE®; PACTO®; LIGATE®; DIMENSION®;  
TOPSHOT™; RICER™; LOYANT™; CLASSIC™; REALM® Q; 
TRIVENCE®; LONTREL™; GRAZON™; PANZER®; PRIMUS®; 
RESICORE®; SPIDER™; STARANE®; SURESTART®; and TORDON™
INSTINCT™; N-SERVE® Nitrogen Stabilizer; N-LOCK™; and 
PinnitMax™

Key Raw Materials
The key raw materials and supplies for crop protection include chlorinated pyridines derivatives, specialty intermediates and 
technical grade active ingredients, chlorine, and seed treatments. Typically, the company purchases major raw materials through 
long-term contracts with multiple suppliers, which sometimes require minimum purchase commitments. Certain important raw 
materials are supplied by a few major suppliers. The company expects the markets for its raw materials to remain balanced, though 
pricing  may  be  volatile  given  the  current  state  of  the  global  economy.  The  company  relies  on  contract  manufacturers,  both 
domestically and internationally, to produce certain inputs or key components for its product formulations. These inputs are typically 
sourced close to where the company ultimately formulates and sells its products. The company strives to maintain multiple high-
quality supply sources for each input.

Corteva’s supply chain strategy will involve managing global supplies of active and intermediate ingredients sourced regionally 
with global best practices and oversight. Corteva’s supply strategy includes a robust and flexible global footprint to meet future 
portfolio growth. The company’s supply chain also provides competitive advantages including reducing time to meet customer 
requirements in regions while minimizing costs through the value chain.

Seasonality
Corteva’s sales are generally strongest in the first half of the calendar year, which aligns with the planting and growing season in 
the northern hemisphere. The company typically generates about 65 percent of its sales in the first half of the calendar year, driven 
by northern hemisphere seed and crop protection sales. The company generates about 35 percent of its sales in the second half of 
the calendar year, led by seed sales in the southern hemisphere. The seasonality in sales impacts both the seed and crop protection 
segments. The company’s direct distribution channel, where products are shipped to farmers, is more affected by planting delays 
than its competitors. Generally speaking, unfavorable weather slows the planting season and can affect the company’s quarterly 
results and sales mix.  Severe unfavorable weather, however, can impact overall sales. Accounts receivable tends to be higher 
during the first half of the year, consistent with the peak sales period in the northern hemisphere, with cash collection focused in 
the fourth quarter.

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Intellectual Property
Corteva considers its intellectual property estate, which includes patents, trade secrets, trademarks and copyrights, in the aggregate, 
to constitute a valuable asset of Corteva and actively seeks to secure intellectual property rights as part of an overall strategy to 
protect its investment in innovations and maximize the results of its research and development program. While the company 
believes that its intellectual property estate, taken as a whole, provides a competitive advantage in many of its businesses, no single 
patent, trademark, license or group of related patents or licenses is in itself essential to the company as a whole or to any of the 
company’s segments.

Trade secrets are an important element of the company's intellectual property. Many of the processes used to make Corteva products 
are kept as trade secrets which, from time to time, may be licensed to third parties. Corteva vigilantly protects all of its intellectual 
property including its trade secrets. When the company discovers that its trade secrets have been unlawfully taken, it reports the 
matter to governmental authorities for investigation and potential criminal action, as appropriate. In addition, the company takes 
measures to mitigate any potential impact, which may include civil actions seeking redress, restitution and/or damages based on 
loss to the company and/or unjust enrichment.

Patents  &  Trademarks: Corteva continually  applies  for  and  obtains  U.S.  and  foreign  patents  and  has  access  to  a  large  patent 
portfolio, both owned and licensed. Corteva’s rights under these patents and licenses, as well as the products made and sold under 
them, are important to the company in the aggregate. The protection afforded by these patents varies based on country, scope of 
individual patent coverage, as well as the availability of legal remedies in each country. This significant patent estate may be 
leveraged to align with the company’s strategic priorities within and across product lines. At December 31, 2019, the company 
owned about 5,200 U.S. patents and about 9,200 active patents outside of the U.S. 

Remaining life of granted patents owned as of December 31, 2019:

Within 5 years
6 to 10 years
11 to 16 years
16 to 20 years
Total

Approximate U.S.

Approximate Other Countries

600
1,100
2,200
1,300
5,200

800
2,800
5,100
500
9,200

In addition to its owned patents, the company owns over 7,100 patent applications.

The company also owns or has licensed a substantial number of tradenames, trademarks and trademark registrations in the United 
States and other countries, including over 12,100 registrations and pending trademark applications in a number of jurisdictions.

In addition, the company holds multiple long-term biotechnology trait licenses from third parties as a normal course of business. 
Most corn hybrids and soybean varieties sold to customers contain biotechnology traits licensed from third parties under these 
long-term licenses.

Competition
The company competes with producers of seed germplasm, trait developers, and crop protection products on a global basis. The 
global market for products within the industry is highly competitive and the company believes competition has and will continue 
to  intensify  with  industry  consolidation.  Corteva  competes  based  on  germplasm  and  trait  leadership,  price,  quality  and  cost 
competitiveness and the offering of a holistic solution. The company’s key competitors include BASF, Bayer, FMC and ChemChina, 
as well as companies trading in generic crop protection chemicals and regional seed companies.

Environmental Matters 
Information related to environmental matters is included in several areas of this report: (1) Environmental Proceedings beginning 
on page 27, (2) Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations beginning on pages 67, 
73-75 and (3) Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Available Information
The company's annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, and amendments to 
those reports are accessible on Corteva's website at http://www.corteva.com/ by clicking on the section labeled "Investors", then 
on "Financial Information." These reports are made available, without charge, as soon as is reasonably practicable after the company 
files or furnishes them electronically with the SEC.

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The successful development and commercialization of Corteva’s pipeline products, including Enlist E3™ soybeans, will 
be necessary for Corteva’s growth.

Corteva uses advanced breeding technologies to produce hybrids and varieties with superior performance in farmers’ fields and 
uses biotechnology to introduce traits that enhance specific characteristics of its crops. Corteva also uses advanced analytics, 
software tools, mobile communications and new planting and monitoring equipment to provide agronomic recommendations to 
growers. Additionally, Corteva conducts research into biological and chemical products to protect farmers’ crops from pests and 
diseases and enhance plant productivity.

New product concepts may be abandoned for many reasons, including greater anticipated development costs, technical difficulties, 
lack of efficacy, regulatory obstacles or inability to market under regulatory frameworks, competition, inability to prove the original 
concept, lack of demand and the need to divert focus, from time to time, to other initiatives with perceived opportunities for better 
returns. The processes of active ingredient development or discovery, breeding, biotechnology trait discovery and development 
and trait integration are lengthy, and a very small percentage of the chemicals, genes and germplasm Corteva tests is selected for 
commercialization. Furthermore, the length of time and the risk associated with the breeding and biotech pipelines are interlinked 
because both are required as a package for commercial success in markets where biotech traits are approved for growers. For 
example, the transition to the company’s Enlist E3™ soybean technology is expected to take five years and is packaged with its 
Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides. In countries where biotech traits are not approved for widespread use, Corteva’s seed 
sales depend on the quality of its germplasm.  While initial commercialization efforts have been promising, there are no guarantees 
that anticipated levels of product acceptability within Corteva's markets will be achieved or that higher quality products will not 
be developed by Corteva's competitors in the future.  

Speed in discovering, developing, protecting and responding to new technologies, including new technology-based distribution 
channels that could facilitate Corteva’s ability to engage with customers and end users, and bringing related products to market is 
a significant competitive advantage. Commercial success frequently depends on being the first company to the market, and many 
of Corteva’s competitors are also making considerable investments in similar new biotechnology products, improved germplasm 
products, biological and chemical products and agronomic recommendation products.

Corteva  participates  in  an  industry  that  is  highly  competitive  and  has  undergone  consolidation,  which  could  increase 
competitive pressures.

Corteva currently faces significant competition in the markets in which it operates. In most segments of the market, the number 
of products available to the grower is steadily increasing as new products are introduced. At the same time, certain products are 
coming off patent and are thus available to generic manufacturers for production and commercialization. Additionally, data analytic 
tools and web-based new direct purchase models offer increased transparency and comparability, which creates price pressures. 
Corteva  cannot  predict  the  pricing  or  promotional  actions  of  its  competitors. Aggressive  marketing  or  pricing  by  Corteva’s 
competitors could adversely affect Corteva’s business, results of operations and financial conditions. As a result, Corteva continues 
to face significant competitive challenges.

Corteva may not be able to obtain or maintain the necessary regulatory approvals for some of its products, including its 
seed and crop protection products, which could restrict its ability to sell those products in some markets.

Regulatory and legislative requirements affect the development, manufacture and distribution of Corteva’s products, including the 
testing and planting of seeds containing Corteva’s biotechnology traits and the import of crops grown from those seeds, and non-
compliance can harm Corteva’s sales and profitability.

Seed products incorporating biotechnology derived traits and crop protection products must be extensively tested for safety, efficacy 
and environmental impact before they can be registered for production, use, sale or commercialization in a given market. In certain 
jurisdictions, Corteva must periodically renew its approvals for both biotechnology and crop protection products, which typically 
require  Corteva  to  demonstrate  compliance  with  then-current  standards  which  generally  are  more  stringent  since  the  prior 
registration. The regulatory approvals process is lengthy, costly, complex and in some markets unpredictable, with requirements 
that can vary by product, technology, industry and country. The regulatory approvals process for products that incorporate novel 
modes of action or new technologies can be particularly unpredictable and uncertain due to the then-current state of regulatory 
guidelines and objectives, as well as governmental policy considerations and non-governmental organization and other stakeholder 
considerations.

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Furthermore, the detection of biotechnology traits or chemical residues from a crop protection product not approved in the country 
in which Corteva sells or cultivates its product, or in a country to which Corteva imports its product, may affect Corteva’s ability 
to supply its products or export its products, or even result in crop destruction, product recalls or trade disruption, which could 
result in lawsuits and termination of licenses related to biotechnology traits and raw material supply agreements. Delays in obtaining 
regulatory approvals to import, including those related to the importation of crops grown from seeds containing certain traits or 
treated with specific chemicals, may influence the rate of adoption of new products in globally traded crops.

Additionally, the regulatory environment may be impacted by the activities of non-governmental organizations and special interest 
groups and stakeholder reaction to actual or perceived impacts of new and existing technology, products or processes on safety, 
health and the environment. Obtaining and maintaining regulatory approvals requires submitting a significant amount of information 
and data, which may require participation from technology providers. Regulatory standards and trial procedures are continuously 
changing. In addition, Corteva has seen an increase in recent years in the number of lawsuits filed by those who identify themselves 
as public or environmental interest groups seeking to invalidate pesticide product registrations and/or challenge the way federal 
or state governmental entities apply the rules and regulations governing pesticide produce use. The pace of change together with 
the lack of regulatory harmony could result in unintended noncompliance. Responding to these changes and meeting existing and 
new requirements may involve significant costs or capital expenditures or require changes in business practice that could result 
in reduced profitability. The failure to receive necessary permits or approvals could have near- and long-term effects on Corteva’s 
ability to produce and sell some current and future products.

Enforcing Corteva’s intellectual property rights, or defending against intellectual property claims asserted by others, could 
materially affect Corteva’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Intellectual  property  rights,  including  patents,  plant  variety  protection,  trade  secrets,  confidential  information,  trademarks, 
tradenames and other forms of trade dress, are important to Corteva’s business. Corteva endeavors to protect its intellectual property 
rights in jurisdictions in which its products are produced or used and in jurisdictions into which its products are imported. However, 
Corteva may be unable to obtain protection for its intellectual property in key jurisdictions. Further, changes in government policies 
and regulations, including changes made in reaction to pressure from non-governmental organizations, or the public generally, 
could impact the extent of intellectual property protection afforded by such jurisdictions.

Corteva has designed and implemented internal controls to restrict use of, access to and distribution of its intellectual property. 
Despite these precautions, Corteva’s intellectual property is vulnerable to infringement, misappropriation and other unauthorized 
access, including through employee or licensee error or actions, theft and cybersecurity incidents, and other security breaches. 
When  unauthorized  access  and  use  or  counterfeit  products  are  discovered,  Corteva  reports  such  situations  to  governmental 
authorities for investigation, as appropriate, and takes measures to mitigate any potential impact. Protecting intellectual property 
related to biotechnology is particularly challenging because theft is difficult to detect and biotechnology can be self-replicating.

Competitors are increasingly challenging intellectual property positions and the outcomes can be highly uncertain. Third parties 
may claim Corteva’s products violate their intellectual property rights. Defending such claims, even those without merit, could be 
time-consuming and expensive. In addition, any such claim could result in Corteva’s having to enter into license agreements, 
develop non-infringing products or engage in litigation that could be costly. If challenges are resolved adversely, it could negatively 
impact Corteva’s ability to obtain licenses on competitive terms, develop and commercialize new products and generate sales from 
existing products.

In addition, because of the rapid pace of technological change, the confidentiality of patent applications in some jurisdictions and/
or the uncertainty in predicting the outcome of complex proceedings relating to ownership and the scope of patents relating to 
certain emerging technologies, competitors may be issued patents related to Corteva’s business unexpectedly. These patents could 
reduce the value of Corteva’s commercial or pipeline products or, to the extent they cover key technologies on which Corteva has 
relied, require Corteva to seek to obtain licenses (and Corteva cannot ensure it would be able to obtain such a license on acceptable 
terms) or cease using the technology, no matter how valuable to Corteva’s business.

Legislation and jurisprudence on patent protection is evolving and changes in laws could affect Corteva’s ability to obtain or 
maintain patent protection for, and otherwise enforce Corteva’s patents related to, its products.

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Corteva’s business may be materially affected by competition from manufacturers of generic products.

Competition from manufacturers of generic products is a challenge for Corteva’s branded products around the world, and the loss 
or expiration of intellectual property rights can have a significant adverse effect on Corteva’s revenues. The date at which generic 
competition commences may be different from the date that the patent or regulatory exclusivity expires. However, upon the loss 
or expiration of patent protection for one of Corteva’s products or of a product that Corteva licenses, or upon the “at-risk” launch 
(despite pending patent infringement litigation against the generic product) by a generic manufacturer of a generic version of one 
of Corteva’s patented products or of a product that Corteva licenses, Corteva can lose a major portion of revenues for that product, 
which can have a material adverse effect on Corteva’s business.

Corteva is dependent on its relationships or contracts with third parties with respect to certain of its raw materials or 
licenses and commercialization.

Corteva is dependent on third parties in the research, development and commercialization of its products and enters into transactions 
including, but not limited to, supply agreements and licensing agreements in connection with Corteva’s business. The majority of 
Corteva’s corn hybrids and soybean varieties sold to customers contain biotechnology traits that Corteva licenses from third parties 
under long-term licenses. If Corteva loses its rights under such licenses, it could negatively impact Corteva’s ability to obtain 
future licenses on competitive terms, commercialize new products and generate sales from existing products. To maintain such 
licenses, Corteva may elect to out-license its technology, including germplasm. There can be no guarantee that such out-licensing 
will not ultimately strengthen Corteva’s competition thereby adversely impacting Corteva’s results of operations.

While Corteva relies heavily on third parties for multiple aspects of its business and commercialization activities, Corteva does 
not control many aspects of such third parties’ activities. Third parties may not complete activities on schedule or in accordance 
with Corteva’s expectations. Failure by one or more of these third parties to meet their contractual or other obligations to Corteva 
or to comply with applicable laws or regulations, or any disruption in the relationship between Corteva and one or more of these 
third parties could delay or prevent the development, approval or commercialization of Corteva’s products and could also result 
in non-compliance or reputational harm, all with potential negative implications for Corteva’s business.

In addition, Corteva’s agreements with third parties may obligate it to meet certain contractual or other obligations to third parties. 
For example, Corteva may be obligated to meet certain thresholds or abide by certain boundary conditions. If Corteva were to fail 
to meet such obligations to the third parties, its relationship with such third parties may be disrupted. Such a disruption could 
negatively impact certain of Corteva’s licenses on which it depends, could cause reputational harm, and could negatively affect 
Corteva’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

The  costs  of  complying  with  evolving  regulatory  requirements  could  negatively  impact  Corteva’s  business,  results  of 
operations and financial condition. Actual or alleged violations of environmental laws or permit requirements could result 
in restrictions or prohibitions on plant operations, substantial civil or criminal sanctions, as well as the assessment of strict 
liability and/or joint and several liability.

Corteva is subject to extensive federal, state, local and foreign laws, regulations, rules and ordinances relating to pollution, protection 
of the environment, waste water discharges, the generation, storage, handling, transportation, treatment, disposal and remediation 
of hazardous substances and waste materials and the use of genetically modified seeds and crop protection active ingredients by 
growers.

Environmental and health and safety laws, regulations and standards expose Corteva to the risk of substantial costs and liabilities, 
including liabilities associated with Corteva’s business and the discontinued and divested businesses and operations of EID. As is 
typical for businesses like Corteva’s, soil and groundwater contamination has occurred in the past at certain sites and may be 
identified at other sites in the future. Disposal of waste from Corteva’s business at off-site locations also exposes it to potential 
remediation costs. Consistent with past practice, Corteva is continuing to monitor, investigate and remediate soil and groundwater 
contamination at several of these sites.

Costs and capital expenditures relating to environmental, health or safety matters are subject to evolving regulatory requirements 
and depend on the timing of the promulgation and enforcement of specific standards which impose the requirements. Moreover, 
changes in environmental regulations could inhibit or interrupt Corteva’s operations, or require modifications to its facilities. 
Accordingly, environmental, health or safety regulatory matters could result in significant unanticipated costs or liabilities, which 
may be materially higher than Corteva’s accruals.

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The degree of public understanding and acceptance or perceived public acceptance of Corteva’s biotechnology and other 
agricultural products and technologies can affect Corteva’s sales and results of operations by affecting planting approvals, 
regulatory requirements and customer purchase decisions.

Concerns and claims regarding the safe use of seeds with biotechnology traits and crop protection products in general, their potential 
impact on health and the environment, and the perceived impacts of biotechnology on health and the environment, reflect a growing 
trend in societal demands for increasing levels of product safety and environmental protection. These include concerns and claims 
that increased use of crop protection products, drift, inversion, volatilization and the use of biotechnology traits meant to reduce 
the resistance of weeds or pests to control by crop protection products, could increase or accelerate such resistance and otherwise 
negatively impact health and the environment. These and other concerns could manifest themselves in stockholder proposals, 
preferred purchasing, delays or failures in obtaining or retaining regulatory approvals, delayed product launches, lack of market 
acceptance, product discontinuation, continued pressure for and adoption of more stringent regulatory intervention and litigation, 
termination of raw material supply agreements and legal claims. These and other concerns could also influence public perceptions, 
the viability or continued sales of certain of Corteva’s products, Corteva’s reputation and the cost to comply with regulations. As 
a result, such concerns could have a material adverse effect Corteva’s business, results of operations, financial condition and cash 
flows.

Changes in agricultural and related policies of governments and international organizations may prove unfavorable.

In many markets there are various pressures to reduce government subsidies to farmers, which may inhibit the growth in these 
markets of products used in agriculture. In addition, government programs that create incentives for farmers (for example, the 
U.S. Renewable Fuel Standard) may be modified or discontinued. However, it is difficult to predict accurately whether, and if so 
when, such changes will occur. Corteva expects that the policies of governments and international organizations will continue to 
affect the planting choices made by growers as well as the income available to growers to purchase products used in agriculture 
and, accordingly, the operating results of the agriculture industry.

Corteva’s business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by industrial espionage and 
other disruptions to its supply chain, information technology or network systems.

Business  and/or  supply  chain  disruptions,  plant  and/or  power  outages  and  information  technology  system  and/or  network 
disruptions, regardless of cause including acts of sabotage, employee error or other actions, geo-political activity, local epidemics 
or pandemics, weather events and natural disasters could seriously harm Corteva’s operations as well as the operations of its 
customers and suppliers. For example, a pandemic in locations where Corteva has significant operations, sales, or key suppliers 
could have a material adverse effect on Corteva’s results of operations. In addition, terrorist attacks and natural disasters have 
increased stakeholder concerns about the security and safety of chemical production and distribution.

Business and/or supply chain disruptions may also be caused by security breaches, which could include, for example, attacks on 
information technology and infrastructure by hackers, viruses, breaches due to employee error or actions or other disruptions. 
Corteva and/or its suppliers may fail to effectively prevent, detect and recover from these or other security breaches and, as a 
consequence, such breaches could result in misuse of Corteva’s assets, business disruptions, loss of property including trade secrets 
and confidential business information, legal claims or proceedings, reporting errors, processing inefficiencies, negative media 
attention, loss of sales and interference with regulatory compliance.

Like most major corporations, Corteva is the target of industrial espionage, including cyber-attacks, from time to time. Corteva 
has determined that these incidents have resulted, and could result in the future, in unauthorized parties gaining access to certain 
confidential business information. However, to date, Corteva has not experienced any material financial impact, changes in the 
competitive environment or impact on business operations from these events. Although management does not believe that Corteva 
has experienced any material losses to date related to industrial espionage and security breaches, including cybersecurity incidents, 
there can be no assurance that Corteva will not suffer such losses in the future.

Corteva actively manages the risks within its control that could lead to business disruptions and security breaches. As these threats 
continue to evolve, particularly around cybersecurity, Corteva may be required to expend significant resources to enhance its 
control environment, processes, practices and other protective measures. Despite these efforts, such events could have a material 
adverse effect on Corteva’s business, financial condition or results of operations. 

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Corteva’s sales to its customers may be adversely affected should a company successfully establish an intermediary platform 
for the sale of Corteva’s products or otherwise position itself between Corteva and its customers.

Corteva expects its distribution model will service customers primarily through the Pioneer direct sales channel in key agricultural 
geographies, including the United States. In addition, Corteva expects to supplement this approach with strong retail channels, 
including distributors, agricultural cooperatives and dealers, and with digital solutions that assist farmer decision-making with a 
view to optimize their product selection and maximize their yield and profitability. While Corteva expects the indirect channels 
and its digital platform will extend its reach and increase exposure of its products to other potential customers, including smaller 
farmers or farmers in less concentrated areas, there can be no assurance that Corteva will be successful in this regard. If a competitor 
were to successfully establish an intermediary platform for distribution of Corteva’s products, especially with respect to Corteva’s 
digital platform, it may disrupt Corteva’s distribution model and inhibit Corteva’s ability to provide a complete go-to-market 
strategy covering the direct, dealer and retail channels. In such a circumstance, Corteva’s sales may be adversely affected.

Volatility in Corteva’s input costs, which include raw materials and production costs, could have a significant impact on 
Corteva’s business, results of operations and financial condition.

Corteva’s input costs are variable based on the costs associated with production or with raw materials Corteva uses. For example, 
Corteva’s production costs vary, especially on a seasonal basis where changes in weather influence supply and demand. In addition, 
Corteva’s manufacturing processes consume significant amounts of raw materials, the costs of which are subject to worldwide 
supply and demand as well as other factors beyond Corteva’s control. Corteva refers to these costs collectively as input costs. 
Significant variations in input costs affect Corteva’s operating results from period to period.

When  possible,  Corteva  purchases  raw  materials  through  negotiated  long-term  contracts  to  minimize  the  impact  of  price 
fluctuations. Corteva also enters into over-the-counter and exchange traded derivative commodity instruments to hedge its exposure 
to price fluctuations on certain raw material purchases. In addition, Corteva takes actions to offset the effects of higher input costs 
through selling price increases, productivity improvements and cost reduction programs. Success in offsetting higher input costs 
with price increases is largely influenced by competitive and economic conditions and could vary significantly depending on the 
market served. If Corteva is not able to fully offset the effects of higher input costs, it could have a significant impact on its financial 
results.

Corteva may be unable to achieve all the benefits that it expects to achieve from the Internal Reorganization and future 
restructuring and other cost savings initiatives. Combining the agriculture businesses of EID and DAS may be more difficult, 
costly or time-consuming than expected, which may adversely affect Corteva’s results and negatively affect the value of 
Corteva common stock.

Since  the  Merger,  Corteva  has  benefited  from  and  expects  to  continue  to  benefit  from  significant  cost  synergies  through  the 
DowDuPont Cost Synergy Program (the “Synergy Program”) which was designed to integrate and optimize the organization in 
preparation for the separation of DowDuPont’s materials science business through the separation and distribution of Dow (which 
occurred on April 1, 2019) and the separation of DowDuPont’s agriculture business through Corteva’s separation and distribution 
(which  occurred  on  June  1,  2019).  This  integration  and  optimization  was  designed  to  be  achieved  through  production  cost 
efficiencies,  enhancement  of  the  agricultural  supply  chain,  elimination  of  duplicative  agricultural  research  and  development 
programs, optimization of Corteva’s global footprint across manufacturing, sales and research and development, the reduction of 
corporate and leveraged services costs, and the realization of significant procurement synergies. In addition, Corteva’s management 
also expects Corteva will achieve growth synergies and other meaningful savings and benefits as a result of Corteva’s separation, 
as well as any future restructuring or cost savings initiatives.

Combining  EID  and  DAS's  independent  agriculture  businesses  and  preparing  for  Corteva’s  separation  and  distribution  were 
complex, costly and time-consuming processes and management may face significant challenges in implementing or realizing the 
expected synergies from Corteva’s separation and distribution, many of which may be beyond the control of management, including, 
without limitation: 

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difficulties in achieving anticipated cost savings, synergies, business opportunities and growth prospects; 

the possibility of faulty assumptions underlying expectations regarding the integration or separation process, including 
with respect to the intended tax efficient transactions; 

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unanticipated issues in integrating, replicating or separating information technology, communications programs, financial 
procedures and operations, and other systems, procedures and policies; 

addressing differences in business culture and retaining key personnel; 

unanticipated changes in applicable laws and regulations; 

•  managing tax costs or inefficiencies associated with integrating the operations of Corteva and the intended tax efficient 

separation transactions; 

coordinating geographically separate organizations; 

failing to successfully optimize Corteva’s facilities footprint; 

failing to take advantage of Corteva’s global supply chain; 

failing to identify and eliminate duplicative programs; and  

failing to otherwise integrate EID’s or DAS’s respective agriculture businesses, including their technology platforms.

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Some  of  these  factors  are  outside  of  Corteva’s  control  and  any  one  of  them  could  result  in  increased  costs  and  diversion  of 
management’s time and energy, as well as decreases in the amount of expected revenue which could materially impact Corteva’s 
business, financial condition and results of operations.

If the anticipated benefits and cost savings from the Synergy Program or other future restructurings or cost initiatives are not 
realized fully or take longer to realize than expected, the value of Corteva’s common stock, revenues, levels of expenses and results 
of operations may be affected adversely. There can be no assurance that Corteva, as an independent, separate public company, will 
be able to sustain any or all the cost savings generated from actions under the Synergy Program or through future restructurings 
or cost initiatives.

Corteva’s liquidity, business, results of operations and financial condition could be impaired if it is unable to raise capital 
through the capital markets or short-term debt borrowings.

Any limitation on Corteva’s ability to raise money in the capital markets or through short-term debt borrowings could have a 
substantial negative effect on Corteva’s liquidity. Corteva’s ability to affordably access the capital markets and/or borrow short-
term debt in amounts adequate to finance its activities could be impaired as a result of a variety of factors, including factors that 
are not specific to Corteva, such as a severe disruption of the financial markets and, in the case of debt securities or borrowings, 
interest rate fluctuations. Due to the seasonality of Corteva’s business and the credit programs Corteva may offer its customers, 
net working capital investment and corresponding debt levels will fluctuate over the course of the year.

Corteva regularly extends credit to its customers to enable them to purchase seeds or crop protection products at the beginning of 
the growing season. The customer receivables may be used as collateral for short-term financing programs. Any material adverse 
effect upon Corteva’s ability to own or sell such customer receivables, including seasonal factors that may impact the amount of 
customer receivables Corteva owns, may materially impact Corteva’s access to capital.

Corteva has additional agreements with financial institutions to establish programs that provide financing for select customers of 
Corteva’s seed and crop protection products in the United States, Latin America, Europe and Asia. The programs are renewed on 
an annual basis. In most cases, Corteva guarantees the extension of such credit to such customers. If Corteva is unable to renew 
these agreements or access the debt markets to support customer financing, Corteva’s sales may be negatively impacted, which 
could result in increased borrowing needs to fund working capital.

Corteva’s earnings, operations and business, among other things, will impact its credit ratings, costs and availability of financing. 
A decrease in the ratings assigned to Corteva or EID by the ratings agencies may negatively impact Corteva’s access to the debt 
capital markets and increase Corteva’s cost of borrowing and the financing of its seasonal working capital.

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There can be no assurance that Corteva or EID will maintain its current or prospective credit ratings. Any actual or anticipated 
changes or downgrades in such credit ratings may have a negative impact on Corteva’s liquidity, capital position or access to capital 
markets.

Corteva’s customers may be unable to pay their debts to Corteva, which could adversely affect Corteva’s results.

Corteva offers its customers financing programs with credit terms generally less than one year from invoicing in alignment with 
the growing season. Due to these credit practices as well as the seasonality of Corteva’s operations, Corteva may need to issue 
short-term debt at certain times of the year to fund its cash flow requirements. Corteva’s customers may be exposed to a variety 
of conditions that could adversely affect their ability to pay their debts. For example, customers in economies experiencing an 
economic downturn or in a region experiencing adverse growing conditions may be unable to repay their obligations to Corteva, 
which could adversely affect Corteva’s results. 

Increases in pension and other post-employment benefit plan funding obligations may adversely affect Corteva’s results 
of operations, liquidity or financial condition.

Through Corteva's ownership of EID, Corteva maintains EID defined benefit pension and other post-employment benefit plans. 
For some of these plans, including EID’s principal U.S. pension plan, Corteva continues as sponsor for the entire plan regardless 
of whether participants, including retirees, are or were associated with EID’s agriculture business. Corteva uses many assumptions 
in calculating its expected future payment obligations under these plans. Significant adverse changes in credit or market conditions 
could result in actual rates of returns on pension investments being lower than assumed. In addition, expected future payment 
obligations may be adversely impacted by changes in assumptions regarding participants, including retirees.  In 2020, Corteva 
expects to contribute approximately $60 million to its pension plans other than the principal U.S. pension plan, and about $240 
million for its other post-employment benefit ("OPEB") plans. Additionally, Corteva may make potential discretionary contributions 
to the principal U.S. pension plan in 2020.  Corteva, furthermore, may be required to make significant contributions to its pension 
plans in the future, which could adversely affect Corteva’s results of operations, liquidity and financial condition.

Corteva’s business, results of operations and financial condition could be adversely affected by environmental, litigation 
and other commitments and contingencies.

As a result of Corteva’s operations, including past operations and those related to divested businesses and discontinued operations 
of EID, Corteva incurs environmental operating costs for pollution abatement activities including waste collection and disposal, 
installation and maintenance of air pollution controls and wastewater treatment, emissions testing and monitoring and obtaining 
permits. Corteva also incurs environmental operating costs related to environmental related research and development activities 
including environmental field and treatment studies as well as toxicity and degradation testing to evaluate the environmental impact 
of  products  and  raw  materials.  In  addition,  Corteva  maintains  and  periodically  reviews  and  adjusts  its  accruals  for  probable 
environmental remediation and restoration costs.

Corteva expects to continue to incur environmental operating costs since it will operate global manufacturing, product handling 
and distribution facilities that are subject to a broad array of environmental laws and regulations. These rules are subject to change 
by the implementing governmental agency, which Corteva monitors closely. Corteva’s policy will require that its operations fully 
meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements. In addition, Corteva expects to continue certain voluntary programs, and could 
consider additional voluntary actions, to reduce air emissions, minimize the generation of hazardous waste, decrease the volume 
of water use and discharges, increase the efficiency of energy use and reduce the generation of persistent, bioaccumulative and 
toxic materials. Costs to comply with complex environmental laws and regulations, as well as internal voluntary programs and 
goals, are significant and Corteva expects these costs will continue to be significant for the foreseeable future. Over the long term, 
such expenditures are subject to considerable uncertainty and could fluctuate significantly.

Corteva accrues for environmental matters when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount can be reasonably 
estimated. As remediation activities vary substantially in duration and cost from site to site, it is difficult to develop precise estimates 
of future site remediation costs. Corteva expects to base such estimates on several factors, including the complexity of the geology, 
the nature and extent of contamination, the type of remedy, the outcome of discussions with regulatory agencies and other Potentially 
Responsible Parties (“PRPs”) at multi-party sites and the number of, and financial viability of, other PRPs. Considerable uncertainty 
exists with respect to environmental remediation costs and, under adverse changes in circumstances, the potential liability may be 
materially higher than Corteva’s accruals.

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Corteva faces risks arising from various unasserted and asserted litigation matters arising out of the normal course of its current 
and former business operations, including intellectual property, commercial, product liability, environmental and antitrust lawsuits. 
Corteva has noted a trend in public and private suits being filed on behalf of states, counties, cities and utilities alleging harm to 
the  general  public  and  the  environment,  including  waterways  and  watersheds.  Claims  alleging  harm  to  the  public  and  the 
environment may be brought against Corteva, notwithstanding years of scientific evidence and regulatory determinations supporting 
the  safety  of  crop  protection  products.  The  litigation  involving  Monsanto’s  Roundup®  non-selective  glyphosate  containing 
weedkiller products has resulted in negative publicity and sentiment and may lead to similar suits with respect to glyphosate-
containing products and/or other established crop protection products. Claims and allegations that Corteva’s products or products 
that Corteva manufactures or markets on behalf of third parties are not safe could result in litigation, damage to Corteva’s reputation 
and have a material adverse effect on Corteva’s business. It is not possible to predict the outcome of these various proceedings. 
An  adverse  outcome  in  any  one  or  more  of  these  matters  could  be  material  to  Corteva’s  financial  results. Various  factors  or 
developments can lead to changes in current estimates of liabilities. Such factors and developments may include, but are not limited 
to, additional data, safety or risk assessments, as well as a final adverse judgment, significant settlement or changes in applicable 
law. A future adverse ruling or unfavorable development could result in future charges that could have a material adverse effect 
on Corteva.

The company, pursuant to the Chemours Separation Agreement and the Corteva Separation Agreement, is entitled to indemnification 
from Chemours, Dow and DuPont, as applicable, for certain litigation, environmental, workers’ compensation and other liabilities 
related to its historical operations.  In connection with the recognition of liabilities related to these matters, Corteva records an 
indemnification  asset  when  recovery  is  deemed  probable.    These  estimates  of  recovery  are  subject  to  various  factors  and 
developments  that  could  result  in  differences  from  future  estimates  or  the  actual  recovery.   As  of  December  31,  2019,  the 
indemnification assets pursuant to the Chemours Separation Agreement and the Corteva Separation Agreement are in aggregate 
$120 million within accounts and notes receivable - net and $359 million within other assets in the company’s Consolidated Balance 
Sheet.  Any failure by, or inability to pay, these liabilities in line with the indemnification provisions of the Separation Agreements 
may have a material adverse effect on Corteva and its financial condition and results of operations.

In the ordinary course of business, Corteva may make certain commitments, including representations, warranties and indemnities 
relating to current and past operations, including those related to divested businesses and issue guarantees of third party obligations. 
If Corteva were required to make payments as a result, they could exceed the amounts accrued, thereby adversely affecting Corteva’s 
financial condition and results of operations.

Corteva’s operations outside the United States are subject to risks and restrictions, which could negatively affect Corteva’s 
business, results of operations and financial condition.

Corteva’s operations outside the United States are subject to risks and restrictions, including fluctuations in foreign-currency 
exchange rates; exchange control regulations; changes in local political or economic conditions; import and trade restrictions; 
import or export licensing requirements and trade policy; and other potentially detrimental domestic and foreign governmental 
practices or policies affecting U.S. companies doing business abroad.  In addition, Corteva’s international operations are sometimes 
in countries with unstable governments, economic or fiscal challenges, military or political conflicts, local epidemics or pandemics, 
significant levels of crime and organized crime, or developing legal systems.  This may increase the risk to the company's employees, 
subcontractors or other parties, and to other liabilities, such as property loss or damage to the company's products, and may affect 
Corteva's ability to safely operate in, or import into, or receive raw materials from these countries. For example, in December 
2019, a strain of coronavirus reported to have surfaced in Wuhan, China slowed international commerce with China. While at this 
point, the extent to which the coronavirus may impact the company's results is uncertain, it may result in delays in receiving key 
raw materials for the company's products or decreased demand for the company's products, which may negatively impact Corteva's 
business.

Additionally, Corteva’s ability to export its products and its sales outside the United States has been, and may continue to be 
adversely affected by significant changes in trade, tax or other policies, including the risk that other countries may retaliate through 
the imposition of their own trade restrictions and/or increased tariffs in response to substantial changes to U.S. trade and tax 
policies.

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Although Corteva has operations throughout the world, Corteva’s sales outside the United States in 2019 were principally to 
customers in Brazil, Eurozone countries, and Canada. Further, Corteva’s largest currency exposures are the Euro and the Brazilian 
Real. Market uncertainty or an economic downturn in these geographic areas could reduce demand for Corteva’s products and 
result in decreased sales volume, which could have a negative impact on Corteva’s results of operations. In addition, changes in 
exchange rates may affect Corteva’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows in future periods. Corteva actively 
manages currency exposures that are associated with net monetary asset positions and committed purchases.

Climate change and unpredictable seasonal and weather factors could impact Corteva’s sales and earnings.

The agriculture industry is subject to seasonal and weather factors, which can vary unpredictably from period to period. Weather 
factors can affect the presence of disease and pests on a regional basis and, accordingly, can positively or adversely affect the 
demand for crop protection products, including the mix of products used or the level of returns. The weather also can affect the 
quality, volume and cost of seed produced for sale as well as demand and product mix. Seed yields can be higher or lower than 
planned, which could lead to higher inventory and related write-offs. Climate change may increase the frequency or intensity of 
extreme weather such as storms, floods, heat waves, droughts and other events that could affect the quality, volume and cost of 
seed produced for sale as well as demand and product mix. Climate change may also affect the availability and suitability of arable 
land and contribute to unpredictable shifts in the average growing season and types of crops produced.

Corteva’s business may be adversely affected by the availability of counterfeit products.

A counterfeit product is one that has been deliberately and fraudulently mislabeled as to its identity and source. A counterfeit 
Corteva product, therefore, is one manufactured by someone other than Corteva, but which appears to be the same as an authentic 
Corteva product. The prevalence of counterfeit products is a significant and growing industry-wide issue due to a variety of factors, 
including, but not limited to, the following: the widespread use of the Internet, which has greatly facilitated the ease by which 
counterfeit products can be advertised, purchased and delivered to individual consumers; the availability of sophisticated technology 
that makes it easier for counterfeiters to make counterfeit products; and the relatively modest risk of penalties faced by counterfeiters 
compared to the large profits that can be earned by them from the sale of counterfeit products. Further, laws against counterfeiting 
vary greatly from country to country, and the enforcement of existing laws varies greatly from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. For 
example, in some countries, counterfeiting is not a crime; in others, it may result in only minimal sanctions. In addition, those 
involved in the distribution of counterfeit products use complex transport routes to evade customs controls by disguising the true 
source of their products.

Corteva’s global reputation makes its products prime targets for counterfeiting organizations. Counterfeit products pose a risk to 
consumer  health  and  safety  because  of  the  conditions  under  which  they  are  manufactured  (often  in  unregulated,  unlicensed, 
uninspected and unsanitary sites) as well as the lack of regulation of their contents. Failure to mitigate the threat of counterfeit 
products, which is exacerbated by the complexity of the supply chain, could adversely impact Corteva’s business by, among other 
things, causing the loss of consumer confidence in Corteva’s name and in the integrity of its products, potentially resulting in lost 
sales and an increased threat of litigation.

Corteva undertakes significant efforts to counteract the threats associated with counterfeit products, including, among other things, 
working with regulatory authorities and multinational coalitions to combat the counterfeiting of products and supporting efforts 
by law enforcement authorities to prosecute counterfeiters; assessing new and existing technologies to seek to make it more difficult 
for counterfeiters to copy Corteva’s products and easier for consumers to distinguish authentic from counterfeit products; working 
diligently to raise public awareness about the dangers of counterfeit products; working collaboratively with wholesalers, customs 
offices and law enforcement agencies to increase inspection coverage, monitor distribution channels and improve surveillance of 
distributors; and working with other members of an international trade association of agrochemical companies to promote initiatives 
to combat counterfeiting activity. No assurance can be given, however, that Corteva’s efforts and the efforts of others will be 
entirely successful, and the presence of counterfeit products may continue to increase.

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Part I

Failure  to  effectively  manage  acquisitions,  divestitures,  alliances  and  other  portfolio  actions  could  adversely  impact 
Corteva’s future results.

From time to time Corteva evaluates acquisition candidates that may strategically fit Corteva’s business and/or growth objectives. 
If Corteva is unable to successfully integrate and develop acquired businesses, Corteva could fail to achieve anticipated synergies 
and cost savings, including any expected increases in revenues and operating results, which could have a material adverse effect 
on Corteva’s financial results. Corteva continually reviews its portfolio of assets for contributions to its objectives and alignment 
with its growth strategy. However, Corteva may not be successful in separating underperforming or non-strategic assets and gains 
or losses on the divestiture of, or lost operating income from, such assets may affect Corteva’s earnings. Moreover, Corteva might 
incur asset impairment charges related to acquisitions or divestitures that reduce its earnings. In addition, if the execution or 
implementation of acquisitions, divestitures, alliances, joint ventures and other portfolio actions is not successful, it could adversely 
impact Corteva’s financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.

An impairment of goodwill or intangible assets could require Corteva to record a significant non-cash charge and negatively 
impact Corteva’s financial results.

Corteva assesses both goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis, or more frequently if 
conditions indicate that an impairment may have occurred. An impairment is recorded when the carrying value of a reporting unit 
exceeds its fair value. For the seed reporting unit, the excess fair value over carrying value is approximately 12%, and therefore 
carries a higher risk of impairment charges in future periods.  Future impairments of goodwill or intangible assets could be recorded 
as a non-cash charge in results of operations due to changes in assumption, estimates or circumstances and there can be no assurance 
that such impairments would be immaterial to Corteva. 

Risks Related to The Separation

The company may be unable to achieve some or all of the benefits that it expected to achieve from the Separation from 
DowDuPont.

As an independent, publicly-traded company, Corteva continues to, among other things, focus its financial and operational resources 
on its specific business, growth profile and strategic priorities, design and implement corporate strategies and policies targeted to 
its operational focus and strategic priorities, guide its processes and infrastructure to focus on its core strengths, implement and 
maintain a capital structure designed to meet its specific needs and more effectively respond to industry dynamics, all of which 
are benefits the company expected to achieve from its Separation. However, the company may be unable to fully achieve some or 
all of these benefits.

For example, in order to position itself for the Separation and Distribution, the company undertook a series of strategic, structural 
and process realignment and restructuring actions within its operations. These actions may not provide the benefits the company 
expected, and could lead to disruption of operations, loss of, or inability to recruit, key personnel needed to operate and grow its 
businesses following the Separation and Distribution, weakening of its internal standards, controls or procedures and impairment 
of its key customer and supplier relationships. If the company fails to achieve some or all of the benefits that it expected to achieve 
as an independent company, or does not achieve them in the time expected, its business, financial condition and results of operations 
could be materially and adversely affected.

In  connection  with  the  Separation  the  company  has  assumed,  and  agreed  to  indemnify  DuPont  and  Dow  for,  certain 
liabilities. If the company is required to make payments pursuant to these indemnities, the company may need to divert 
cash to meet those obligations and its financial results could be negatively impacted. In addition, DuPont and Dow will 
indemnify Corteva for certain liabilities. These indemnities may not be sufficient to insure the company against the full 
amount of liabilities it incurs, and DuPont and/or Dow, and/or their historical separated businesses, may not be able to 
satisfy their indemnification obligations in the future.

Pursuant to the Separation Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement and the Tax Matters Agreement with DuPont and Dow, 
the company agreed to assume, and indemnify DuPont and Dow for, certain liabilities for uncapped amounts, which may include, 
among other items, associated defense costs, settlement amounts and judgments, as discussed further in Note 18 - Commitments 
and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Part I - Item 3 - Legal Proceedings. Payments pursuant 
to these indemnities may be significant and could negatively impact the company’s business, particularly indemnities relating to 
certain litigation for Historical DuPont operations or its actions that could impact the tax-free nature of the Corteva Distribution. 

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Part I

Third parties could also seek to hold the company responsible for any of the liabilities allocated to DuPont and Dow, including 
those related to DowDuPont’s specialty products and/or materials science businesses, respectively, and those related to discontinued 
and/or divested businesses and operations of Historical Dow, which have been allocated to Dow. DuPont and/or Dow, as applicable, 
will agree to indemnify Corteva for such liabilities, but such indemnities may not be sufficient to protect the company against the 
full amount of such liabilities. In addition, DuPont and/or Dow, as applicable, may not be able to fully satisfy their indemnification 
obligations with respect to the liabilities the company incurs. Even if the company ultimately succeeds in recovering from DuPont 
and/or Dow, as applicable, any amounts for which the company is held liable, the company may be temporarily required to bear 
these losses itself. Each of these risks could negatively affect the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations 
and cash flows.

Additionally,  the  company  generally  has  assumed  and  is  responsible  for  the  payment  of  its  share  of  (i) certain  liabilities  of 
DowDuPont relating to, arising out of or resulting from certain general corporate matters of DowDuPont, (ii) certain liabilities of 
Historical DuPont relating to, arising out of or resulting from general corporate matters of Historical DuPont and discontinued 
and/or divested businesses and operations of Historical DuPont, including its spin-off of Chemours, and (iii) certain separation 
expenses not otherwise allocated to DuPont or Dow (or allocated specifically to Corteva) pursuant to the Corteva Separation 
Agreement, and third parties could seek to hold Corteva responsible for DuPont’s or Dow’s share of any such liabilities. For more 
information, see Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Part I - Item 3 
- Legal Proceedings. DuPont and/or Dow, as applicable, will indemnify Corteva for their share of any such liabilities; however, 
such indemnities may not be sufficient to protect Corteva against the full amount of such liabilities, and/or DuPont and/or Dow 
may not be able to fully satisfy their respective indemnification obligations. In addition, even if the company ultimately succeeds 
in recovering from DuPont and/or Dow any amounts for which the company is held liable in excess of its agreed share, the company 
may be temporarily required to bear these losses itself and may not be able to fully insure itself to cover these risks. Each of these 
risks could materially affect the company’s business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

The Separation and related transactions may expose Corteva to potential liabilities arising out of state and federal fraudulent 
conveyance laws

Although the company received a solvency opinion from an investment bank confirming that the company and DuPont were each 
adequately capitalized following the Distribution, the Separation could be challenged under various state and federal fraudulent 
conveyance  laws.  In  connection  with  fraudulent  conveyances  or  transfers  are  generally  defined  to  include  transfers  made  or 
obligations incurred with the actual intent to hinder, delay or defraud current or future creditors or transfers made or obligations 
incurred for less than reasonably equivalent value when the debtor was insolvent, or that rendered the debtor insolvent, inadequately 
capitalized  or  unable  to  pay  its  debts  as  they  become  due. Any  unpaid  creditor  could  claim  that  DuPont  did  not  receive  fair 
consideration or reasonably equivalent value in the Separation and Corteva Distribution, and that the Separation and Corteva 
Distribution left DuPont insolvent or with unreasonably small capital or that DuPont intended or believed it would incur debts 
beyond its ability to pay such debts as they matured. Additionally, under its indemnity provisions of the Separation Agreement, 
the  company  could  find  its  liabilities  increased  as  a  result  of  a  court  concluding  that  Historical  DuPont,  Historical  Dow  or 
DowDuPont executed a fraudulent conveyance in connection with divestitures and spin-offs of any one of their historical operations, 
including Chemours. If a court were to agree with such a plaintiff, then such court could void the Separation and Distribution as 
a fraudulent transfer or impose substantial liabilities on Corteva, which could materially adversely affect its financial condition 
and results of operations. Among other things, the court could return some of Corteva’s assets or shares of Corteva common stock 
to DuPont, provide DuPont with a claim for money damages against Corteva in an amount equal to the difference between the 
consideration received by DuPont and the fair market value of Corteva at the time of the Corteva Distribution, or require Corteva 
to fund liabilities of other companies involved in the Internal Reorganization and Business Realignment for the benefit of creditors.

The Distribution is also subject to review under state corporate Distribution statutes. Under the Delaware General Corporation 
Law (the “DGCL”), a corporation may only pay dividends to its stockholders either (i) out of its surplus (net assets minus capital) 
or (ii) if there is no such surplus, out of its net profits for the fiscal year in which the dividend is declared and/or the preceding 
fiscal year. Although the Distribution was made out of DowDuPont’s surplus and the company received an opinion that DowDuPont 
has  adequate  surplus  under  Delaware  law  to  declare  the  dividend  of  Corteva  common  stock  in  connection  with  the  Corteva 
Distribution, there can be no assurance that a court will not later determine that some or all of the Corteva Distribution was unlawful.

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Part I

If the Corteva Distribution, together with certain related transactions, were to fail to qualify for non-recognition treatment 
for U.S. federal income tax purposes, then the company could be subject to significant tax and indemnification liability 
and stockholders receiving Corteva common stock in the Corteva Distribution could be subject to significant tax liability.

DowDuPont received an IRS Tax Ruling and tax opinion that, among other things, the Corteva Distribution and certain related 
transactions will qualify as a tax-free transaction under Section 355 and Section 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code (the 
"Code). The IRS Ruling and tax opinion will rely on certain facts, assumptions, and undertakings, and certain representations from 
DowDuPont and Corteva, regarding the past and future conduct of both respective businesses and other matters.  Despite the tax 
opinion and the IRS Ruling, the IRS could determine on audit that the Distribution or certain related transactions should be treated 
as a taxable transaction if it determines that any of these facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings are not correct or have 
been violated, or that the Distribution should be taxable for other reasons, including if the IRS were to disagree with the conclusions 
of the tax opinion.

If the Corteva Distribution ultimately is determined to be taxable, then a stockholder of DuPont that received shares of Corteva 
common stock would be treated as having received a distribution of property in an amount equal to the fair market value of such 
shares (including any fractional shares sold on behalf of such stockholder) on the distribution date and could incur significant 
income tax liabilities. Such distribution would be taxable to such stockholder as a dividend to the extent of DuPont’s current and 
accumulated earnings and profits, which would include any earnings and profits attributable to the gain recognized by DuPont on 
the taxable distribution and could include earnings and profits attributable to certain internal transactions preceding the Corteva 
Distribution. Any amount that exceeded DuPont’s earnings and profits would be treated first as a non-taxable return of capital to 
the extent of such stockholder’s tax basis in its shares of DuPont stock with any remaining amount being taxed as a gain on the 
DuPont stock. In the event the Distribution is ultimately determined to be taxable, DuPont would recognize corporate level taxable 
gain on the Distribution in an amount equal to the excess, if any, of the fair market value of Corteva common stock distributed to 
DuPont stockholders on the distribution date over DuPont’s tax basis in such stock. In addition, if certain related transactions fail 
to qualify for tax-free treatment under U.S. federal, state, local tax and/or foreign tax law, Corteva and DuPont could incur significant 
tax liabilities under U.S. federal, state, local and/or foreign tax law. 

Generally, taxes resulting from the failure of the Separation and Distributions to qualify for non-recognition treatment for U.S. 
federal income tax purposes would be imposed on DuPont or DuPont stockholders. Under the Tax Matters Agreement that the 
company entered into with DuPont and Dow, subject to the exceptions described below, the company is generally obligated to 
indemnify DuPont against such taxes imposed on DuPont. However, if the Distributions fail to qualify for non-recognition treatment 
for U.S. federal income tax purposes for certain reasons relating to the overall structure of the Merger and the Distributions, then 
under the Tax Matters Agreement, DuPont and Dow would share the tax liability resulting from such failure in accordance with 
their relative equity values on the first full trading day following the Dow Distribution. The company and DuPont would share 
any liabilities of DuPont described in the preceding sentence in accordance with its relative equity values on the first full trading 
day following the Corteva Distribution. Furthermore, under the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, the company also generally 
will be responsible for any taxes imposed on DuPont or Dow that arise from the failure of the Corteva Distribution to qualify as 
tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes within the meaning of Section 355 of the Code or the failure of certain related 
transactions to qualify for tax-free treatment, to the extent such failure to qualify is attributable to actions, events or transactions 
relating to its, or its affiliates’, stock, assets or business, or any breach of its representations made in any representation letter 
provided to its counsel in connection with the tax opinion. DuPont and Dow will be separately responsible for any taxes imposed 
on Corteva that arise from the failure of the Corteva Distribution to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes within 
the meaning of Section 355 of the Code or the failure of certain related transactions to qualify for tax-free treatment, to the extent 
such failure to qualify is attributable to actions, events or transactions relating to such company’s or its affiliates’ stock, assets or 
business, or any breach of such company’s representations made in connection with the IRS Ruling or in the representation letter 
provided to counsel in connection with the tax opinion. Events triggering an indemnification obligation under the tax matters 
agreement include events occurring after the Corteva Distribution that cause DuPont to recognize a gain under Section 355(e) of 
the Code, as discussed further below. Such tax amounts could be significant. To the extent that the company is responsible for any 
liability under the tax matters agreement, there could be a material adverse impact on Corteva’s business, financial condition, 
results of operations and cash flows in future reporting periods. 

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Part I

The company agreed to numerous restrictions to preserve the tax-free treatment of the transactions separating it from 
DowDuPont in the United States, which may reduce Corteva’s strategic and operating flexibility.

The company’s ability to engage in certain transactions is limited or restricted to preserve, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, 
the tax-free nature of the Distributions by DowDuPont, and certain aspects of the Internal Reorganization and Business Realignment. 
As a result of these limitations, under the Tax Matters Agreement that the company entered into with DuPont and Dow, for the 
two-year period following the Distribution, the company is prohibited, except in certain circumstances, from, among other things:

• 

• 

• 

• 

entering into any transaction resulting in acquisitions of a certain percentage of its assets, whether by merger or otherwise;

dissolving, merging, consolidating or liquidating;

undertaking or permitting any transaction relating to Corteva stock, including issuances, redemptions or repurchases other 
than certain, limited, permitted issuances and repurchases;

affecting  the  relative  voting  rights  of  Corteva  stock,  whether  by  amending  Corteva’s  certificate  of  incorporation  or 
otherwise; or

• 

ceasing to actively conduct its business.

These restrictions may significantly limit Corteva’s ability to pursue certain strategic transactions or other transactions that the 
company may believe to otherwise be in the best interests of its stockholders or that might increase the value of its business.

The IRS may assert that the Merger causes the Distributions and other related transactions to be taxable to DuPont, in 
which case the company could be subject to significant indemnification liability.

Even if the Distributions otherwise constitutes a tax-free transaction to stockholders under Section 355 of the Code, DuPont may 
be required to recognize corporate level tax on the Distributions and certain related transactions under Section 355(e) of the Code 
if, as a result of the Merger or other transactions considered part of a plan with the Distributions, there is a 50 percent or greater 
change of ownership in DuPont or Corteva. In connection with the Merger, DowDuPont received a private letter ruling from the 
IRS regarding the proper time, manner and methodology for measuring common ownership in the stock of DowDuPont, Historical 
DuPont and Historical Dow for purposes of determining whether there has been a 50 percent or greater change of ownership under 
Section 355(e) of the Code as a result of the Merger. The tax opinion relied on the continued validity of the private letter ruling, 
as well as certain factual representations from DowDuPont as to the extent of common ownership in the stock of Historical DuPont 
and Historical Dow immediately prior to the Merger. Based on the representations made by DowDuPont as to the common ownership 
in the stock of Historical DuPont and Historical Dow immediately prior to the Merger and assuming the continued validity of the 
IRS Ruling, the tax opinion concluded that there was not a 50 percent or greater change of ownership in DowDuPont, Historical 
DuPont or Historical Dow for purposes of Section 355(e) as a result of the Merger. Notwithstanding the tax opinion and the IRS 
Ruling, the IRS could determine that the Distributions or a related transaction should nevertheless be treated as a taxable transaction 
to DuPont if it determines that any of the facts, assumptions, representations or undertakings of DowDuPont is not correct or that 
the Distributions should be taxable for other reasons, including if the IRS were to disagree with the conclusions in the tax opinion 
that are not covered by the private letter ruling. If DuPont is required to recognize corporate level tax on either of the Distributions 
and certain related transactions under Section 355(e) of the Code, then under the Tax Matters Agreement, the company may be 
required to indemnify DuPont and/or Dow for all or a portion of such taxes, which could be a material amount, if such taxes were 
the result of either direct or indirect transfers of Corteva common stock or certain reasons relating to the overall structure of the 
Merger and the Distributions. 

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Part I

The company is subject to continuing contingent tax-related liabilities of DowDuPont following the Distribution.

There are several significant areas where the liabilities of DowDuPont may become Corteva’s obligations either in whole or in 
part. For example, under the Code and the related rules and regulations, each corporation that was a member of DowDuPont’s 
consolidated tax reporting group during any taxable period or portion of any taxable period ending on or before the effective time 
of the Distribution is jointly and severally liable for the U.S. federal income tax liability of the entire consolidated tax reporting 
group for such taxable period. Additionally, to the extent that any subsidiary of Corteva was included in the consolidated tax 
reporting group of either Historical DuPont or Historical Dow for any taxable period or portion of any taxable period ending on 
or before the effective date of the Merger, such subsidiary is jointly and severally liable for the U.S. federal income tax liability 
of the entire consolidated tax reporting group of Historical DuPont or Historical Dow, as applicable, for such taxable period. In 
connection with the Distributions, on April 1, 2019, the company entered into the Tax Matters Agreement with DuPont and Dow 
that allocates the responsibility for prior period consolidated taxes among Corteva, DuPont and Dow.  If DuPont or Dow were 
unable to pay any prior period taxes for which it is responsible, however, the company could be required to pay the entire amount 
of such taxes, and such amounts could be significant. Other provisions of federal, state, local, or foreign law may establish similar 
liability for other matters, including laws governing tax-qualified pension plans, as well as other contingent liabilities.

Restrictions under the intellectual property cross-license agreements limit Corteva’s ability to develop and commercialize 
certain products and services and/or prosecute, maintain and enforce certain intellectual property.

The company is dependent to a certain extent on DuPont and Dow to maintain and enforce certain of the intellectual property 
licensed under the Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreements. For example, DuPont and Dow are responsible for filing, 
prosecuting and maintaining (at their respective discretion) patents on trade secrets and know-how that they each respectively 
license to Corteva. They also have the first right to enforce their respective trade secrets and know-how licensed to Corteva. If 
DuPont or Dow, as applicable, fails to fulfill its obligations or chooses to not enforce the licensed patents, trade secrets or know-
how under the Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreements, the company may not be able to prevent competitors from making, 
using and selling competitive products and services.

In addition, Corteva’s use of the intellectual property licensed to it under the Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreements is 
restricted to certain fields, which could limit Corteva’s ability to develop and commercialize certain products and services. For 
example, the licenses granted to Corteva under the agreement will not extend to all fields of use that the company may decide to 
enter into in the future. These restrictions may make it more difficult, time consuming and/or expensive for Corteva to develop 
and commercialize certain new products and services, or may result in certain of its products or services being later to market than 
those of its competitors.

Neither  Corteva’s  financial  information  nor  its  unaudited  pro  forma  combined  financial  information  are  necessarily 
representative of the results the company would have achieved as an independent, publicly traded company and may not 
be a reliable indicator of its future results.

The financial information of Corteva and the unaudited pro forma financial information included herein (refer to supplemental 
unaudited pro forma financial statements on page 51) may not reflect what Corteva’s financial condition, results of operations and 
cash flows would have been had the company been an independent, publicly traded company comprised solely of DowDuPont’s 
agriculture business during the periods presented or what its financial condition, results of operations and cash flows will be in 
the future as an independent company. This is primarily because:

•  The historical financial information of Corteva does not reflect the changes that the company expects to experience in 
connection with the Separation, including the distribution of Historical DuPont’s businesses aligned with DowDuPont’s 
non-agriculture businesses.

• 

Prior to the Separation, Corteva’s business was operated under the corporate umbrella of DowDuPont. As part of the 
DowDuPont  corporate  organization,  Corteva’s  business  was  principally  operated  by  Historical  DuPont,  with  certain 
portions of its business being operated by Historical Dow as part of its internal corporate organization, rather than being 
operated as part of a consolidated agriculture business.

•  The  historical  financial  information  of  Corteva  reflects  only  corporate  expenses  of  Historical  DuPont  and  allocated 
corporate expenses from Historical Dow, and thus is not necessarily representative of the costs the company will incur 
for similar services as an independent company following the Separation and Distribution.

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Part I

•  Corteva’s business has historically principally satisfied its working capital requirements and obtained capital for its general 
corporate purposes, including acquisitions and capital expenditures, as part of Historical DuPont’s company-wide cash 
management practices, with certain portions of its business having satisfied such requirements through the practices of 
Historical Dow. Although these practices have historically generated sufficient cash to finance the working capital and 
other cash requirements of its business, following the Separation and Distribution, the company will no longer have access 
to Historical Dow’s cash pools nor will its cash generating revenue streams mirror those of Historical DuPont and/or 
Historical Dow. The company may, therefore, need to obtain additional financing from banks, through public offerings 
or private placements of debt or equity securities or other arrangements.

In addition, the unaudited pro forma financial information included in this annual report is based on a number of estimates and 
assumptions. These estimates and assumptions may prove to be inaccurate, and accordingly, Corteva’s unaudited pro forma financial 
information should not be assumed to be indicative of what the company’s financial condition or results of operations actually 
would have been as a standalone company during the time periods presented nor to be a reliable indicator of what its financial 
condition or results of operations actually may be in the future.  For additional information about the unaudited pro forma financial 
statements, Historical DuPont’s past financial performance and the basis of presentation of Corteva’s financial statements, see 
Corteva’s consolidated financial statements and Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of 
Operations.

Traditionally, the company’s business was operated under the umbrella of DowDuPont’s corporate organization, with portions of 
its businesses being integrated with the businesses of Historical DuPont and Historical Dow. This integration has historically 
permitted its business (or portions thereof) to enjoy economies of scope and scale in costs, employees, vendor relationships and 
customer relationships, both as part of the DowDuPont organization and within the Historical DuPont and Historical Dow internal 
corporate structures. The loss of these benefits could have a material adverse effect on the company’s business, results of operations 
and financial condition.  

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Part I

ITEM 1B.  UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

None.

ITEM 2.  PROPERTIES

The company operates out of its headquarters in Wilmington, Delaware. It also maintains one global business center in Johnston, 
Iowa, for its seed business and another in Indianapolis, Indiana, for its crop protection business. Its manufacturing, processing, 
marketing and research and development facilities, as well as regional purchasing offices and distribution centers, are located 
throughout the world. The company has 104 manufacturing sites in the following geographic regions:

North America1
EMEA2
Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total
1.   North America consists of U.S. & Canada..
2. 
Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA").

Number of Sites

Crop

Seed

Total

7

5

7

10

29

43

16

5

11

75

50

21

12

21

104

The company's principal sites include facilities which, in the opinion of management, are suitable and adequate for their use and 
have sufficient capacity for the company's current needs and expected near-term growth. In 2019, the company announced an 
expansion to increase its Spinosyns fermentation capacity (refer to page 61 for further discussion).  Properties are primarily owned 
by the company; however, certain properties are leased. No title examination of the properties has been made for the purpose of 
this report and certain properties are shared with other tenants under long-term leases.

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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

Part I

The company is subject to various legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, product liability, intellectual property, antitrust, 
commercial, property damage, personal injury, environmental and regulatory matters arising out of the normal course of its current 
businesses or legacy EID businesses unrelated to Corteva’s current businesses but allocated to Corteva as part of the Separation 
of Corteva from DowDuPont.  Information regarding certain of these matters is set forth below and in Note 18 - Commitments 
and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Litigation related to Corteva’s current businesses
Canadian Competition Bureau Formal Inquiry
On January 30, 2020, the Canadian Competition Bureau (the “Bureau”) filed a court order for the company to produce records 
and information as part of a formal inquiry under civil sections of Canada’s competition laws.  The inquiry is in response to 
allegations  by  the  Farmers  Business  Network  ("FBN")  that  Corteva  and  other  seeds  and  crop  protection  manufacturers  and 
wholesalers unilaterally or in coordination refused, restricted and/or impaired supply of products to FBN in western Canada.  This 
inquiry follows an informal request for information from the Bureau pursuant to which the company voluntarily provided documents 
and engaged in discussions with the Bureau outlining how its conduct was and continues to be compliant with Canadian competition 
laws.  Corteva continues to cooperate with the Bureau’s inquiries, but believes the likelihood of material liability is remote.

Litigation related to legacy EID businesses unrelated to Corteva’s current businesses
As discussed below and in Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, certain 
of the environmental proceedings and litigation allocated to Corteva as part of the Separation from DuPont relate to the legacy 
EID businesses, including their use of PFOA, which, for purposes of this report, means collectively perfluorooctanoic acid and 
its  salts,  including  the  ammonium  salt  and  does  not  distinguish  between  the  two  forms,  and  PFAS,  which  means  per-  and 
polyfluoroalkyl substances, including PFOA, PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), GenX and other perfluorinated chemicals and 
compounds ("PFCs").  While it is reasonably possible that the company could incur liabilities related to these actions, any such 
liabilities are not expected to be material.

Pursuant to the Separation Agreements, the company is entitled to indemnification for certain liabilities related to legacy EID 
businesses.  On May 13, 2019, Chemours filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery against DuPont, Corteva, and EID 
alleging, among other things, that the litigation and environmental liabilities allocated to Chemours under the Chemours Separation 
Agreement were underestimated and asking that the Court either limit the amount of Chemours’ indemnification obligations or, 
alternatively, order the return of the $3.91 billion dividend Chemours paid to EID prior to its separation.  Further information with 
respect to this proceeding is set forth in Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  
The company believes the probability of liability with respect to Chemours' suit to be remote.

Environmental Proceedings
The company believes it is remote that the following matters will have a material impact on its financial position, liquidity or 
results of operations. The descriptions below are included per Item 103(5)(c) of Regulation S-K of the Securities Exchange Act 
of 1934, as amended.

Related to Corteva’s current businesses

La Porte Plant, La Porte, Texas - Crop Protection - Release Incident Investigations
On November 15, 2014, there was a release of methyl mercaptan at EID's La Porte, Texas, facility. The release occurred at the 
site’s crop protection unit resulting in four employee fatalities inside the unit. The Chemical Safety Board (“CSB”) issued its final 
report on June 18, 2019, which included recommendations related to the emergency  response program at La Porte.   Corteva 
responded to the CSB on September 30, 2019 outlining the actions it has taken to date to address the recommendations for the site 
and providing its plan to address the CSB’s remaining recommendations. Corteva continues to cooperate with the ongoing criminal 
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") and the Department of Justice ("DOJ") investigations. These investigations could 
result in sanctions and criminal penalties against Corteva.

La Porte Plant, La Porte, Texas - EPA Multimedia Inspection
The EPA conducted a multimedia inspection at the La Porte facility in January 2008. EID, the EPA and the DOJ began discussions 
in  Fall  2011  relating  to  the  management  of  certain  materials  in  the  facility's  waste  water  treatment  system,  hazardous  waste 
management, flare and air emissions. These discussions continue.

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ITEM 3.  LEGAL PROCEEDINGS 

Related to legacy EID businesses unrelated to Corteva’s current businesses

Part I

Sabine Plant, Orange, Texas - EPA Multimedia Inspection
In June 2012, EID began discussions with the EPA and the DOJ related to a multimedia inspection that the EPA conducted at the 
Sabine facility in March 2009 and December 2015. The discussions involve the management of materials in the facility's waste 
water  treatment  system,  hazardous  waste  management,  flare  and  air  emissions,  including  leak  detection  and  repair.    These 
discussions continue.  Under the Separation Agreement, Corteva and DuPont will share any future liabilities proportionally on the 
basis of 29% and 71%, respectively.

Divested Neoprene Facility, La Place, Louisiana - EPA Compliance Inspection
In 2016, the EPA conducted a focused compliance investigation at the Denka Performance Elastomer LLC (“Denka”) neoprene 
manufacturing facility in La Place, Louisiana.  EID sold the neoprene business, including this manufacturing facility, to Denka in 
the fourth quarter of 2015.  In the spring of 2017, the EPA, the DOJ, the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality, EID 
and Denka began discussions relating to the inspection conclusions and allegations of noncompliance arising under the Clean Air 
Act, including leak detection and repair.  These discussions, which include potential settlement options, continue.  Under the 
Separation Agreement, DuPont is defending and indemnifying the company in this matter.

New Jersey Directive PFAS
On March 25, 2019, the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (“NJDEP”) issued a Statewide PFAS Directive to 
a  number  of  companies,  including  Chemours,  DuPont,  and  EID.    The  Directive  seeks  information  relating  to  the  use  and 
environmental release of PFAS and PFAS-replacement chemicals at and from two former EID sites in New Jersey, Chambers 
Works and Parlin, and a funding source for costs related to the NJDEP’s investigation of PFAS issues and PFAS testing and 
remediation.

Chemours has agreed, with reservations, to defend and indemnify EID in this matter. 

New Jersey Directive Pompton Lakes
On  March  27,  2019,  the  NJDEP  issued  to  Chemours  and  EID  a  Natural  Resource  Damages  Directive  relating  to  chemical 
contamination (non-PFAS) at and around EID’s former Pompton Lakes facility in New Jersey.  The Directive alleges that this 
contamination has harmed the natural resources of New Jersey.  It seeks $125,000 as reimbursement for the cost of preparing a 
natural resource damages assessment, which the State will use to determine the extent of such damage and the amount it expects 
to seek to restore the affected natural resources to their pre-damage state.

Chemours has agreed, with reservations, to defend and indemnify EID in this matter.

Natural Resource Damage Cases
Since May 2017, a number of municipal water districts and state attorneys general have filed lawsuits against EID, Corteva, 
Chemours, 3M, and others, claiming contamination of public water systems by PFCs, including but not limited to PFOA.  These 
actions are currently pending in Alabama, New Hampshire, South Dakota, Vermont, New York, Ohio, Michigan and New Jersey 
with the municipalities and states seeking economic impact damages for alleged harm to natural resources, punitive damages, 
present and future costs to cleanup PFOA contamination and the abatement of alleged nuisance with filtration systems.  Chemours 
has accepted the defense and indemnification of EID in these cases subject to a reservation of rights as to product scope and has 
declined defense and indemnity to Corteva. Furthermore, Chemours declined to defend certain state law and fraudulent conveyance 
claims.

ITEM 4.  MINE SAFETY DISCLOSURES

Not applicable.

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ITEM  5.  MARKET  FOR  REGISTRANT'S  COMMON  EQUITY,  RELATED  STOCKHOLDER  MATTERS  AND    

ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

Market for Registrant's Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters
The company's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange, Inc. (symbol: CTVA). The number of record holders of 
common stock was approximately 81,000 at January 31, 2020.

In June 2019, the company began declaring quarterly dividends.  During 2019, the company paid two quarterly dividends on its 
common stock of $0.13 per share each.

See Part III, Item 11. Executive Compensation for information relating to the company’s equity compensation plans.

Stock Performance Graph
The following graph illustrates the cumulative total return to Corteva stockholders following the completion of the Separation and 
beginning as of the closing price of its first NYSE listing date, June 3, 2019. The Chart compares the cumulative total return of 
Corteva’ s common stock with the S&P 500 Stock Index and the S&P 500 Chemicals Index.

June 3, 2019

June 30, 2019

September 30, 2019

December 31, 2019

Corteva

S&P 500 Index

S&P 500 Chemicals Index

$

100 $

100

100

119 $

107

107

113 $

109

107

120

119

112

The chart depicts a hypothetical $100 investment in each of the Corteva common stock, the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 
Chemicals Index as of the closing price on June 3, 2019 and illustrates the value of each investment over time (assuming the 
reinvestment of dividends) until December 31, 2019.

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ITEM 6.  SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

Part II

(Dollars in millions, except per share)
Summary of operations1
Net sales

Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes

Net (loss) income attributable to Corteva

Basic (loss) earnings per share of common stock
from continuing operations

Diluted (loss) earnings per share of common
stock from continuing operations
Financial position at year-end
Working capital2
Total assets3,4
Borrowings and finance lease obligations

Short-term borrowings and finance lease
obligations

Long-term debt

Total equity
General

Dividends per common share

Successor

Predecessor

For the 
Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2019

For the 
Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2018

For the 
Period 
September 
1 through 
December 
31, 2017

For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

For the
Year
Ended
December
31, 2016

For the
Year
Ended
December
31, 2015

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

13,846 $

14,287 $

3,790 $

6,894 $

8,133 $

8,326

(316) $

(959) $

(6,806) $
(5,065) $

(461) $
1,182 $

(37) $
1,734 $

(527) $
2,513 $

(647)
1,953

(0.38) $

(9.08) $

2.34 $

0.40 $

(0.29) $

(0.56)

(0.38) $

(9.08) $

2.34 $

0.40 $

(0.29) $

(0.56)

5,281 $

3,740 $

4,468

42,397 $ 108,683 $ 120,366

7 $

2,154 $

2,752

115 $

5,784 $

10,299

24,555 $

75,153 $

79,593

$

$

$

$

$

2,916 $

2,827

40,041 $

41,224

425 $

8,059 $

1,156

7,587

10,196 $

10,200

0.26

$

1.14 $

1.52 $

1.72

1. 

Information has been recasted to reflect the impact of discontinued operations, as applicable.  See Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, of the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

2.  Working capital has been recasted to exclude the assets and liabilities related to discontinued operations.  Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, 

3. 

4. 

and Note 3 - Recent Accounting Guidance, of the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.
The company adopted ASC 842 in the first quarter of 2019, which allows for a modified retrospective transition approach, applying the new standard to all 
leases existing at the date of initial adoption.  The company has elected to apply the transition requirements at the January 1, 2019 effective date rather than 
at the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented.
Periods prior to December 31, 2019 includes total assets of discontinued operations. See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, of the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for further information.

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ITEM  7.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS

CAUTIONARY STATEMENTS ABOUT FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS 
This report contains certain estimates and forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange 
Act of 1934, as amended, and Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the 
safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, and may 
be identified by their use of words like “plans,” “expects,” “will,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “intends,” “projects,” “estimates” or 
other words of similar meaning. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about 
Corteva’s  strategy  for  growth,  product  development,  regulatory  approval,  market  position,  anticipated  benefits  of  recent 
acquisitions,  timing  of  anticipated  benefits  from  restructuring  actions,  outcome  of  contingencies,  such  as  litigation  and 
environmental matters, expenditures, and financial results, as well as expected benefits from, the separation of Corteva from 
DuPont, are forward-looking statements.

Forward-looking statements and other estimates are based on certain assumptions and expectations of future events which may 
not be accurate or realized. Forward-looking statements and other estimates also involve risks and uncertainties, many of which 
are beyond Corteva’s control. While the list of factors presented below is considered representative, no such list should be considered 
to be a complete statement of all potential risks and uncertainties. Unlisted factors may present significant additional obstacles to 
the realization of forward-looking statements. Consequences of material differences in results as compared with those anticipated 
in the forward-looking statements could include, among other things, business disruption, operational problems, financial loss, 
legal liability to third parties and similar risks, any of which could have a material adverse effect on Corteva’s business, results of 
operations and financial condition. Some of the important factors that could cause Corteva’s actual results to differ materially from 
those projected in any such forward-looking statements include: (i) failure to successfully develop and commercialize Corteva’s 
pipeline; (ii) effect of competition and consolidation in Corteva’s industry; (iii) failure to obtain or maintain the necessary regulatory 
approvals for some Corteva’s products; (iv) failure to enforce Corteva’s intellectual property rights or defend against intellectual 
property claims asserted by others; (v) effect of competition from manufacturers of generic products; (vi) impact of Corteva’s 
dependence on third parties with respect to certain of its raw materials or licenses and commercialization; (vii) costs of complying 
with evolving regulatory requirements and the effect of actual or alleged violations of environmental laws or permit requirements; 
(viii) effect of the degree of public understanding and acceptance or perceived public acceptance of Corteva’s biotechnology and 
other agricultural products; (ix) effect of changes in agricultural and related policies of governments and international organizations; 
(x) effect of industrial espionage and other disruptions to Corteva’s supply chain, information technology or network systems; (xi) 
competitor’s establishment of an intermediary platform for distribution of Corteva's products; (xii) effect of volatility in Corteva’s 
input costs; (xiii) failure to raise capital through the capital markets or short-term borrowings on terms acceptable to Corteva; (xiv) 
failure of Corteva’s customers to pay their debts to Corteva, including customer financing programs; (xv) failure to realize the 
anticipated benefits of the internal reorganizations taken by DowDuPont in connection with the spin-off of Corteva, including 
failure to benefit from significant cost synergies; (xvi) risks related to the indemnification obligations of legacy EID liabilities in 
connection with the separation of Corteva; (xvii) increases in pension and other post-employment benefit plan funding obligations; 
(xviii) effect of compliance with laws and requirements and adverse judgments on litigation; (xix) risks related to Corteva’s global 
operations; (xx) effect of climate change and unpredictable seasonal and weather factors; (xxi) effect of counterfeit products; (xxii) 
failure to effectively manage acquisitions, divestitures, alliances and other portfolio actions; (xxiii) risks related to non-cash charges 
from impairment of goodwill or intangible assets; and (xxiv) other risks related to the Separation from DowDuPont.

Additionally, there may be other risks and uncertainties that Corteva is unable to currently identify or that Corteva does not currently 
expect to have a material impact on its business. Where, in any forward-looking statement or other estimate, an expectation or 
belief as to future results or events is expressed, such expectation or belief is based on the current plans and expectations of 
Corteva’s management and expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis, but there can be no assurance that the 
expectation or belief will result or be achieved or accomplished. Corteva disclaims and does not undertake any obligation to update 
or revise any forward-looking statement, except as required by applicable law. A detailed discussion of some of the significant 
risks and uncertainties which may cause results and events to differ materially from such forward-looking statements is included 
in the section titled “Risk Factors” (Part I, Item 1A of this Form 10-K).

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ITEM  7.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS, continued 

Overview
Refer to pages 3 - 4 for a discussion of the DowDuPont Merger of Equals, the Internal Reorganizations, and the Business Separations.

Basis of Presentation
Dow AgroSciences ("DAS") Common Control Combination 
The transfer or conveyance of DAS to Corteva was treated as a transfer of entities under common control.  As such, the company 
recorded the assets, liabilities, and equity of DAS on its balance sheet at their historical basis. Transfers of businesses between 
entities under common control requires the financial statements to be presented as if the transaction had occurred at the point at 
which  common  control  first  existed  (the  Merger  Effectiveness Time). As  a  result,  the  accompanying  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements and Notes thereto include the results of DAS as of the Merger Effectiveness Time.  See Note 4 - Common Control 
Business Combination, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Divestiture of EID ECP
The transfer of EID ECP meets the criteria for discontinued operations and as such, results of operations are presented as discontinued 
operations  and  have  been  excluded  from  continuing  operations  for  all  periods  presented.   The  comprehensive  (loss)  income, 
stockholder's equity and cash flows related to EID ECP have not been segregated and are included in the Consolidated Statements 
of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Consolidated Statements of Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, respectively, 
for all periods presented.  Amounts related to EID ECP are consistently included or excluded from the Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements based on the respective financial statement line item.  See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to 
the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Divestiture of EID Specialty Products Entities
The transfer of the EID Specialty Products Entities meets the criteria for discontinued operations and as such, results of operations 
are  presented  as  discontinued  operations  and  have  been  excluded  from  continuing  operations  for  all  periods  presented.   The 
comprehensive (loss) income, stockholder's equity and cash flows related to the EID Specialty Products Entities have not been 
segregated and are included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Consolidated Statements of Equity 
and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, respectively, for all periods presented.  Amounts related to the EID Special Products 
Entities are consistently included or excluded from the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements based on the respective 
financial statement line item.  See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional information. 

Predecessor / Successor Reporting
For purposes of DowDuPont's financial statement presentation, Historical Dow was determined to be the accounting acquirer in 
the Merger and Historical DuPont's assets and liabilities are reflected at fair value as of the close of the Merger in the financial 
statements of DowDuPont. In connection with the Merger and the related accounting determination, Historical DuPont elected to 
apply push-down accounting and reflect in its financial statements, the fair value of its assets and liabilities. For purposes of 
Corteva’s  financial  statement  presentation,  periods  following  the  close  of  the  Merger  are  labeled  “Successor”  and  reflect 
DowDuPont’s basis in the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Corteva/EID. All periods prior to the closing of the Merger 
reflect the historical accounting basis in EID 's assets and liabilities and are labeled “Predecessor.” The Consolidated Financial 
Statements and Footnotes include a black line division between the columns titled "Predecessor" and "Successor" to signify that 
the amounts shown for the periods prior to and following the Merger are not comparable. In addition, the company elected to make 
certain changes in presentation to harmonize its accounting and reporting with that of DowDuPont in the Successor periods. See 
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of these 
changes.

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ITEM  7.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS, continued 

Items Affecting Comparability of Financial Results 
In addition to the Analysis of Operations discussion based on the GAAP as reported results, the following includes a supplemental 
Analysis of Operations discussion reflecting unaudited pro forma financial information, prepared in accordance with Article 11 
of Regulation S-X.  This unaudited pro forma financial information, for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 assumes 
the Merger, the debt retirement transactions related to paying off or retiring portions of EID’s existing debt liabilities (as discussed 
in Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements), 
and the separation and distribution to DowDuPont stockholders of all the outstanding shares of Corteva common stock as if they 
had been consummated on January 1, 2016. The unaudited pro forma financial information for the year ended December 31, 2017 
gives effect to the above noted transactions in addition to the common control business combination with DAS, as if it had been 
consummated on January 1, 2016. For additional information, see the Supplemental Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial 
Information in this section.

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ITEM  7.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS, continued 

Overview 
The following is a summary of results from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019:

•  The company reported net sales of $13,846 million, down 3 percent versus the year ended December 31, 2018, reflecting 

a 3 percent decline in currency.

•  Cost of goods sold ("COGS") totaled $8,575 million, down from $9,948 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, 
primarily driven by lower volumes as a result of weather-related planting delays in North America as well as lower 
amortization of inventory step-up.  All inventory step-up has been amortized.

•  Restructuring and asset related charges - net were $222 million, a decrease from $694 million for the year ended December 

31, 2018.

• 

Integration and separation costs were $744 million, down from $992 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, 
reflecting post-Merger integration and Business Separation activities.

•  Loss from continuing operations after income taxes was $(270) million, as compared to a loss of $(6,775) million for the 

year ended December 31, 2018.

•  The company realized cost synergies of approximately $350 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, on track to 

deliver $1.2 billion through 2021.

• 

Pro forma operating EBITDA was $1,987 million, down from $2,072 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.  
Refer to page 58 for further discussion of the company's Non-GAAP financial measures.

In addition to the financial highlights above, the following events occurred during or subsequent to the year ended December 31, 
2019:

•  The company launched a new pure play agriculture company with the new Corteva brand, new values, and a new purpose.

•  The company returned approximately $220 million to shareholders since the Separation through its previously announced 

share repurchase program and common stock dividends.

•  During the fourth quarter of 2019, the company decided to accelerate the ramp-up of its Enlist E3™ soybeans, as well 
as its Enlist One® and Enlist Duo® herbicides, in the U.S. and Canada.  Refer to Prepaid Royalties within the Critical 
Accounting Estimates section on page 70 for additional information.

•  The company agreed to sell Chlorpyrifos assets in India; Bensulfuron-Methyl assets in Asia Pacific (excluding China); 
Quinoxyfen business assets; and a selection of U.S. herbicide brands during the fourth quarter. These actions are aligned 
with the company’s commitment to driving an active portfolio management approach focused on margin expansion and 
shareholder value creation.

Priorities 
Corteva is committed to making an impact for its customers, while focusing on five priorities for shareholder value creation: (1) 
instilling a strong culture, (2) driving disciplined capital allocation, (3) developing innovative solutions, (4) attaining best-in-class 
cost structure and (5) delivering above market growth.  

The company believes the following key pillars will enable it to create significant value for its customers while delivering strong 
financial returns to its shareholders: 

•  Developing and launching new offerings that address market needs by continuing to leverage its robust pipeline to 
introduce new proprietary seed traits and crop protection formulations that anticipate and meet evolving customer needs.

•  Utilizing its multi-channel and multi-brand capabilities to drive profitable growth by strategically aligning its brands 
and capabilities across different sales channels and creating a comprehensive multi-channel, multi-brand strategy. 

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Part II

•  Continuing to develop and maintain close connections with customers by working closely with farmers throughout the 

entire growing season to ensure all their seed and crop protection needs are anticipated and satisfied. 

•  Focusing on operational excellence by integrating its operations and continuing to drive operating efficiencies, enabling 
a streamlined, efficient and focused organization while working to achieve a best-in-class cost structure and creating a 
strong culture based on productivity. 

•  Furthering its commitment to sustainable and responsible agriculture by focusing on integrating sustainability criteria 
early in the product discovery and development phases as well as promoting the development of responsible solutions 
focused on reducing the environmental impact of agriculture over time. 

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ITEM  7.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS, continued 

Analysis of Operations 

Debt Redemptions/Repayments
On March 22, 2019, EID issued notices of redemption in full of all of its outstanding notes (the “Make Whole Notes”) listed in 
the table below:

(in millions)

4.625% Notes due 2020

3.625% Notes due 2021

4.250% Notes due 2021

2.800% Notes due 2023

6.500% Debentures due 2028

5.600% Senior Notes due 2036

4.900% Notes due 2041

4.150% Notes due 2043
Total

Amount

474

296

163

381

57

42

48

69
1,530

$

$

The Make Whole Notes were redeemed on April 22, 2019 at the make-whole redemption prices set forth in the respective Make 
Whole Notes. On and after the date of redemption, the Make Whole Notes were no longer deemed outstanding, interest on the 
Make Whole Notes ceased to accrue and all rights of the holders of the Make Whole Notes were terminated.

In March 2016, EID entered into a credit agreement that provides for a three-year, senior unsecured term loan facility in the 
aggregate principal amount of $4.5 billion (as amended, from time to time, the "Term Loan Facility") under which EID could make 
up to seven term loan borrowings and amounts repaid or prepaid were not available for subsequent borrowings. On May 2, 2019, 
EID terminated its Term Loan Facility and repaid the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $3 billion plus accrued and unpaid 
interest through and including May 1, 2019.

In connection with the repayment of the Make Whole Notes and the Term Loan Facility, Corteva paid a total of $4.6 billion in the 
second quarter 2019, which included breakage fees and accrued and unpaid interest on the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan 
Facility. The repayment of the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan Facility was funded with cash from operations and a contribution 
from DowDuPont.

On May 7, 2019, DowDuPont publicly announced the record date in connection with the Corteva Distribution. In connection with 
such announcement, EID was required to redeem $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.200% Notes due 2020 and $750 
million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2020 (collectively, the Special Mandatory Redemption, or “SMR 
Notes”) setting forth the date of redemption of the SMR Notes. On May 17, 2019 EID redeemed and paid a total of $2.0 billion, 
which included accrued and unpaid interest on the SMR Notes. EID funded the payment with a contribution from DowDuPont. 
Following the redemption, the SMR Notes are no longer outstanding and no longer bear interest, and all rights of the holders of 
the SMR Notes have terminated.

EID recorded a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $13 million related to the difference between the redemption price and 
the par value of the Make Whole Notes, the Term Loan Facility, and the SMR Notes, partially offset by the write-off of unamortized 
step-up related to the fair value step-up of EID’s debt.

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ITEM  7.  MANAGEMENT'S  DISCUSSION  AND  ANALYSIS  OF  FINANCIAL  CONDITION  AND  RESULTS  OF 

OPERATIONS, continued 

Impact From Previously Enacted Tariffs
In 2018, certain countries where the company’s products are manufactured, distributed or sold previously enacted tariffs on certain 
products. The tariffs contributed to an expected shift to soybeans from corn in Latin America and pressured North American farmer 
margins. These expectations were reflected in the revised long-term cash flow projections for the company's agriculture reporting 
unit in 2018, as discussed in Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  In January, 
2020 the United States and China signed "phase one" of a trade agreement ("China Trade Agreement") and the United States 
("U.S.") and Mexico ratified the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement ("USMCA"). The China Trade Agreement commits 
China to purchase at least $40 billion worth of U.S. farm goods annually and for China to reduce non-tariff barriers to agriculture 
products such as poultry and feed additives, as well as approval of biotechnology products. Additionally, the China Trade Agreement 
includes stronger intellectual property protections and the elimination of any pressure for foreign companies to transfer technology 
to Chinese firms as a condition of market access.  While the USMCA will replace the North America Free Trade Agreement, it is 
not a one-for-one replacement. It is designed to modernize trade rules in North America, ensure open markets, protect innovations 
for a majority of U.S. goods, and enhance sanitary/phytosanitary standards. The company expects the impacts of these agreements 
to overall be positive for demand for U.S. agriculture products.

Tax Reform
On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“The Act”) was enacted. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate income 
tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax (“transition tax”) on earnings of foreign 
subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred, creates new provisions related to foreign sourced earnings, eliminates the domestic 
manufacturing deduction and moves to a territorial system.  As of December 31, 2018, the company had completed its accounting 
for the tax effects of The Act.  As a result of The Act, the company remeasured its U.S. federal deferred tax assets and liabilities 
based on the rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is generally 21 percent.  The company recorded a 
cumulative benefit of $2,847 million ($2,813 million benefit in the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and $34 million
benefit during 2018) to provision for (benefit from) income taxes on continuing operations in the company's Consolidated Statement 
of Operations with respect to the remeasurement of the company's deferred tax balances.  Additionally, the company recorded a 
cumulative charge of $928 million ($746 million charge in the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and $182 million
charge during 2018) to provision for (benefit from) income taxes on continuing operations with respect to the one-time transition 
tax.  For tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, The Act introduced new provisions for U.S. taxation of certain global 
intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”).  The Company has made the policy election to record any liability associated with GILTI 
in the period in which it is incurred.  Additional details related to The Act can be found in Note 10 - Income Taxes, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program 
During the fourth quarter of 2018 and in connection with the ongoing integration activities, DowDuPont approved restructuring 
actions to simplify and optimize certain organizational structures in preparation for the Business Separations. The company recorded 
a pre-tax charge of $84 million, recognized in restructuring and asset related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statement 
of Operations comprised of $78 million of severance and related benefit costs and $6 million related to asset related charges. 

For the year ended December 31, 2019, the company recorded a net pre-tax benefit of $14 million, recognized in restructuring 
and asset related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statement of Operations comprised of $17 million of severance and 
related benefit credits and $3 million related to asset related charges. The company's actions related to this program are complete.

DowDuPont Cost Synergy Program
In September and November 2017, DowDuPont and EID approved post-merger restructuring actions under the DowDuPont Cost 
Synergy Program (the “Synergy Program”), adopted at the time by the DowDuPont Board of Directors. The Synergy Program 
was designed to integrate and optimize the organization following the Merger and in preparation for the Business Separations. 
The company recorded pre-tax restructuring charges of $845 million inception-to-date under the Synergy Program, consisting of 
severance and related benefit costs of $319 million, contract termination costs of $193 million, and asset-related charges of $333 
million. Actions associated with the Synergy Program, including employee separations, are substantially complete.

Future cash payments related to this program are anticipated to be approximately $69 million, related to the payment of severance 
and related benefits and contract termination costs.  The company anticipates including cumulative savings associated with these 
actions within its cost synergy commitment of $1.2 billion through 2021. Additional details related to this plan can be found in 
Item 7, Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations, on page 44 of this report and 
Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

FMC Transactions
On March 31, 2017, EID and FMC Corporation ("FMC") entered into a definitive agreement (the "FMC Transaction Agreement").  
Under the FMC Transaction Agreement, and effective upon the closing of the transaction on November 1, 2017, FMC acquired 
the crop protection business and R&D assets that EID was required to divest in order to obtain European Commission approval 
of the Merger Transaction, (the "Divested Ag Business") and EID agreed to acquire certain assets relating to FMC’s Health and 
Nutrition segment, excluding its Omega-3 products (the "H&N Business") (collectively, the "FMC Transactions"). The sale of the 
Divested Ag Business meets the criteria for discontinued operations and as such, earnings are included within (loss) income from 
discontinued operations after income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented.

On November 1, 2017, EID completed the FMC Transactions through the disposition of the Divested Ag Business and the acquisition 
of  the  H&N  Business. The  fair  value,  as  determined  by  the  company,  of  the  H&N  Business  was  $1,970  million.   The  FMC 
Transactions included a cash consideration payment to EID of approximately $1,200 million, which reflects the difference in value 
between the Divested Ag Business and the H&N Business, as well as favorable contracts with FMC of $495 million. The carrying 
value of the Divested Ag Business approximated the fair value of the consideration received, thus no resulting gain or loss was 
recognized on the sale. The H&N Business was transferred to DowDuPont as part of the EID Specialty Products Entities. Refer 
to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Separation of Performance Chemicals   
On July 1, 2015, EID completed the separation of its Performance Chemicals segment through the spin-off of all of the issued and 
outstanding stock of The Chemours Company ("Chemours").  In connection with the separation, EID and Chemours entered into 
a Separation Agreement and a Tax Matters Agreement as well as certain ancillary agreements. In accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles in the U.S. ("GAAP"), the results of operations of its former Performance Chemicals segment are presented 
as discontinued operations and, as such, are included within (loss) income from discontinued operations after income taxes in the 
Consolidated Statements of Operations for all periods presented.  Additional details regarding the separation and other related 
agreements can be found in Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Settlement of PFOA MDL
As previously reported, approximately 3,550 lawsuits were consolidated in multi-district litigation (“MDL”); these lawsuits alleged 
personal injury from exposure to perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts, including the ammonium salt ("PFOA"), in drinking water 
as a result of the historical manufacture or use of PFOA. The plant operating units involved in the allegations are owned and 
operated  by  Chemours. The  MDL  was  settled  in  early  2017  for  $670.7  million  in  cash,  with  Chemours  and  EID  (without 
indemnification from Chemours) each paying half. See Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information

Net Sales

(In millions)

Net Sales

(In millions)
Pro Forma Net Sales

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

13,846 $

14,287 $

3,790 $

6,894

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

13,846 $

14,287 $

14,241

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OPERATIONS, continued 

2019 versus 2018
Net sales were $13,846 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, compared to $14,287 million for the year ended December 
31, 2018. The decrease was primarily driven by a 3 percent decline in currency.  Unfavorable currency impacts were primarily 
driven by the Brazilian Real and the Euro.  Volume was flat as strong demand for new product and gains in corn in EMEA were 
offset by significant weather-related planting delays in North America, resulting in lost spring applications of crop protection 
products and a reduction in planted area for soybeans.  Pricing gains from new product launches and favorable mix in Latin America 
were offset by competitive pricing pressure, increases in replant, and increased grower incentive program discounts in North 
America. 

2018 versus 2017 
Net sales were $14,287 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $3,790 million for the period September 1 
through December 31, 2017 and $6,894 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017.  The increase was primarily 
driven by the inclusion of DAS for the full year in 2018 versus only four months in 2017 ($3,432 million increase).  

Pro forma net sales were $14,287 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to pro forma net sales of $14,241 
million for the year ended December 31, 2017.  The increase was primarily driven by a 2 percent increase in local price, partially 
offset by a 2 percent decline in currency.  The increase in local price was driven by a favorable mix in North America as well as 
increases in crop protection pricing in Latin America to offset currency pressure. Volume was flat as gains in crop protection due 
to new product launches, including VESSARYATM in Latin America, ENLISTTM products in North America and Latin America, 
and PYRAXALTTM in Asia Pacific, were offset by lower planted area in North America and Latin America and lower demand for 
nitrogen stabilizers in North America. 

(In millions)

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

Successor

For the period
September 1 through
December 31, 2017

Predecessor
For the period January
1 through August 31,
2017

Net Sales

% of Net
Sales

Net Sales

% of Net
Sales

Net Sales

% of Net
Sales

Net Sales

% of Net
Sales

Worldwide

$

13,846

100% $

14,287

100% $

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

6,929

2,740

1,288

2,889

50%

20%

9%

21%

7,412

2,765

1,293

2,817

52%

19%

9%

20%

3,790

1,224

535

428

1,603

100% $

32%

14%

11%

43%

6,894

4,579

1,287

380

648

100%

66%

19%

6%

9%

Year Ended December 31,
2019 vs. 2018

Percent Change Due To:

Net Sales Change (GAAP)

Local Price &

Portfolio /

$

%

Product Mix

Volume

Currency

Other

$

$

(483)

(25)

(5)

72

(441)

(7)%

(1)%

— %

3 %

(3)%

(2)%

2 %

2 %

4 %

— %

(4)%

5 %

1 %

4 %

— %

(1)%

(8)%

(3)%

(5)%

(3)%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

(in millions)

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total

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OPERATIONS, continued 

(In millions)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended December 31, 2017

Net Sales

% of Net Sales

Pro Forma Net Sales

% of Pro Forma Net
Sales

Worldwide

$

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

14,287

7,412

2,765

1,293

2,817

100% $

52%

19%

9%

20%

14,241

7,589

2,637

1,205

2,810

100%

53%

19%

8%

20%

Year Ended December 31,
2018 vs. 2017

Percent Change Due To:

Net Sales Change (Pro Forma) Local Price &
Product Mix
%

$

Volume

Currency

Other

Portfolio /

$

$

(177)

128

88

7

46

(2)%

5 %

7 %

— %

— %

2%

—%

2%

3%

2%

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

(4)%

(1)%

7 %

9 %

— %

— %

6 %

(2)%

(12)%

(2)%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

8,575 $

9,948 $

2,915 $

3,409

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

8,386 $

8,449 $

8,338

(in millions)

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total

COGS

(In millions)

COGS

(In millions)

Pro Forma COGS

2019 versus 2018 
COGS was $8,575 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $9,948 million for the year ended December 31, 
2018.  The decrease was primarily driven by lower amortization of remaining inventory step up compared to the prior year ($272 
million in 2019 compared to $1,554 million in 2018). The remaining COGS decrease was primarily driven by lower volumes as 
a result of weather-related planting delays in North America, cost synergies and a currency benefit, partially offset by higher input 
costs for both seed and crop protection. COGS as a percentage of net sales was 62 percent and 70 percent for the year ended 
December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The amortization of inventory step-up was 2 percent and 11 percent of net sales for 
the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  

On a pro forma basis, COGS was $8,386 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $8,449 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2018.  The decrease was primarily driven by lower volumes as a result of weather-related planting delays in North 
America, cost synergies and a currency benefit, partially offset by higher input costs for both seed and crop protection.  Pro forma 
COGS as a percentage of pro forma net sales was 61 percent and 59 percent for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, 
respectively. The increase was due to higher input costs for both seed and crop protection, partially offset by cost synergies.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

2018 versus 2017
COGS was $9,948 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 compared to $2,915 million for the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017 and $3,409 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by 
the inclusion of DAS for the full year in 2018 versus only four months in 2017 ($2,383 million increase), the amortization of the 
inventory step-up of $1,554 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 (compared to $425 million period September 1 through 
December  31,  2017),  increased  expenses  due  to  the  elimination  of  the  other  operating  charges  financial  statement  line  item 
subsequent to the Merger, and higher depreciation related to the fair value step up of property, plant and equipment.  

COGS as a percentage of net sales was 70 percent, 77 percent, and 49 percent for the year ended December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively. The amortization of 
the inventory step-up was 11 percent of net sales for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017, respectively.  The elimination of the other operating charges financial statement line item would have increased 
COGS as a percentage of net sales by 3 percent for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017. The remaining COGS change 
as a percentage of net sales between the Predecessor and Successor periods of 2017 and 2018 was primarily due to higher raw 
material costs, partially offset by synergies.  

Pro forma COGS for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $8,449 million compared to $8,338 million for the year ended 
December  31,  2017.  The  increase  was  primarily  driven  by  higher  raw  material  costs  and  royalty  expense,  partially  offset  by 
synergies and a currency benefit.  Pro forma COGS as a percentage of pro forma net sales was 59 percent for both the year ended 
December 31, 2018 and the year ended December 31, 2017. 

Other Operating Charges

(In millions)

Other Operating Charges

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

195

2018 versus 2017
Other operating charges were $195 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017. In the Successor periods, other 
operating charges are included primarily in COGS, as well as selling, general and administrative expenses and amortization of 
intangibles.  See  Note  2  -  Summary  of  Significant Accounting  Policies,  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for  further 
discussion of the changes in presentation.

Research and Development Expense ("R&D")

(In millions)

R&D

(In millions)

Pro Forma R&D

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

1,147 $

1,355 $

484 $

591

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

1,147 $

1,352 $

1,439

2019 versus 2018
R&D expense was $1,147 million (8 percent of net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $1,355 million (9 percent of 
net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The decrease was primarily driven by cost synergies and additional actions taken 
to curtail spending.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Pro  forma  R&D  expense  was  $1,147  million  (8  percent  of  pro  forma  net  sales)  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  and 
$1,352 million (9 percent of pro forma net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The decrease was primarily driven by 
the factors described above. 

2018 versus 2017
R&D expense was $1,355 million (9 percent of net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2018, $484 million (13 percent of net 
sales) for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and $591 million (9 percent of net sales) for the period January 1 
through August 31, 2017. The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of DAS for the full year in 2018 versus only four 
months in 2017 ($281 million increase).  

Pro forma R&D expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $1,352 million (9 percent of pro forma net sales) compared 
to $1,439 million (10 percent of pro forma net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2017.  The decrease was primarily driven 
by cost synergies, partially offset by investments to support new product launches.

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

(In millions)

SG&A

(In millions)

Pro Forma SG&A

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

3,065 $

3,041 $

920 $

1,969

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

3,068 $

3,042 $

3,109

2019 versus 2018
SG&A was $3,065 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $3,041 million for the year ended December 31, 2018. The 
increase was primarily driven by an increase in performance-based compensation, an increase in sales commissions resulting from 
commission rate increases and route to market changes in select markets, and settlement of a legal matter, partially offset by cost 
synergies.  SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 22 percent and 21 percent for the year ended December 31, 2019 and December 
31, 2018, respectively. 

Pro forma SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $3,068 million (22 percent of pro forma net sales) compared 
to $3,042 million (21 percent of pro forma net sales) for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The increase was primarily driven 
by the factors described above. 

2018 versus 2017
SG&A was $3,041 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, $920 million for the period September 1 through December 
31, 2017, and $1,969 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017.  The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion 
of DAS for the full year in 2018 versus only four months in 2017 ($472 million increase), partially offset by the inclusion of 
integration and separation costs and amortization of intangibles within SG&A in the Predecessor period.  

SG&A as a percentage of net sales was 21 percent, 24 percent, and 29 percent for the year ended December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.  Integration and separation 
costs were 5 percent of net sales for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017. 

Pro forma SG&A expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $3,042 million compared to $3,109 million for the year 
ended December 31, 2017.  The decrease was primarily driven by synergies and lower variable compensation, partially offset by 
increased commissions due to a change in the route to market. 

Pro forma SG&A as a percentage of pro forma net sales was 21 percent and 22 percent for the year ended December 31, 2018 and 
2017, respectively.  The decrease was primarily due to the reasons discussed above.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Amortization of Intangibles

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

Amortization of Intangibles

$

475 $

391 $

97

(In millions)

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

Pro Forma Amortization of Intangibles

$

475 $

391 $

270

2019 versus 2018
Intangible asset amortization was $475 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $391 million for the year ended December 
31, 2018. The increase was primarily driven by amortization of germplasm assets, which changed from an indefinite lived intangible 
asset to definite lived with a useful life of 25 years in fourth quarter of 2019.  Beginning in 2020, the company expects annual 
amortization expense to increase by approximately $250 million. The remaining increase in amortization expense is primarily due 
to the reclassification of amounts from indefinite-lived in-process research and development ("IPR&D") to developed technology 
as a result of the company's launch of its Qrome® corn hybrids following the receipt of regulatory approval from China. See 
Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, for additional information for above 
items. 

2018 versus 2017
Intangible asset amortization was $391 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and $97 million for the period September 
1 through December 31, 2017. In the Predecessor period, amortization of intangibles was included within SG&A, other operating 
charges, R&D, and COGS.  Pro forma intangible asset amortization for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $391 million
compared to $270 million for the year ended December 31, 2017.  The increase was primarily driven by the inclusion of a full 
year of amortization expense in 2018 related to the favorable supply contracts entered into with FMC, upon closing of the FMC 
Transactions in November of 2017 (see page 38 for further information) and a full year of amortization expense for the intangible 
assets acquired related to Granular, Inc. in August of 2017.

Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net 

(In millions)

Restructuring and Asset Related Charges
- Net

(In millions)

Pro Forma Restructuring and Asset
Related Charges - Net

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

222 $

694 $

270 $

12

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

222 $

694 $

271

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OPERATIONS, continued 

2019 versus 2018
Restructuring and asset related charges - net were $222 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $694 million for the 
year ended December 31, 2018. The activity for the year ended December 31, 2019 was comprised of $144 million of asset related 
charges (discussed in the "Asset Impairment" section, below) and a $92 million net charge related to the Synergy Program, offset 
by a net benefit of $14 million related to the DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program.  The $92 million net charge 
associated with the Synergy Program was comprised of $69 million of contract termination charges and $30 million of asset related 
charges, partially offset by a $7 million benefit on the reduction of severance and related benefit costs.  The $14 million net benefit 
associated with the DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program included a $17 million benefit on the reduction of 
severance and related benefit costs, partially offset by $3 million of asset related charges.

2018 versus 2017
Restructuring and asset related charges - net were $694 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, $270 million for the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and $12 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017.  The activity for the 
year ended December 31, 2018 was comprised of a $484 million charge related to the Synergy Program, a $126 million of asset 
related charges (discussed in the "Asset Impairment" section, below), and a $84 million charge related to the DowDuPont Agriculture 
Division Restructuring Program.  The $270 million charge for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 was primarily 
related to $135 million of severance and related benefit costs, $94 million of asset related charges and $40 million of contract 
termination charges as part of the Synergy Program.  The $12 million charge for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 
was primarily comprised of severance and related benefit costs associated with previous restructuring programs.

Pro forma restructuring and asset related charges - net for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $694 million compared to $271 
million for the year ended December 31, 2017. The charge for the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily related to the 
Synergy Program.

Asset Impairment
For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the  company  recognized  a $144  million pre-tax  ($110  million  after-tax)  non-cash 
impairment charge in restructuring and asset related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations related 
to certain IPR&D assets within the seed segment. See Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, and Note 23 - Fair 
Value Measurements, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information. 

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the company recognized an $85 million pre-tax ($66 million after-tax) non-cash impairment 
charge in restructuring and asset related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations related to certain 
IPR&D assets within the seed segment. See Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, and Note 23 - Fair Value 
Measurements, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, management determined the fair values of investments in nonconsolidated affiliates in 
China were below the carrying values and had no expectation the fair values would recover. As a result, management concluded 
the impairment was other than temporary and recorded a non-cash impairment charge of $41 million in restructuring and asset 
related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, none of which is tax-deductible, for the year ended 
December 31, 2018. See Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, and Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements, to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Integration and Separation Costs

(In millions)

Integration and Separation Costs

(In millions)

Pro Forma Integration and Separation 
Costs1

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

744 $

992 $

255

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

632 $

571 $

217

1.  Beginning in the second quarter of 2019, this includes both integration and separation costs. 

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OPERATIONS, continued 

2019 versus 2018
Integration and separation costs were $744 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $992 million for the year ended 
December  31,  2018.  These  costs  primarily  have  consisted  of  financial  advisory,  information  technology,  legal,  accounting, 
consulting, and other professional advisory fees associated with the preparation and execution of activities related to the Business 
Separations and the integration of EID’s Pioneer and Crop Protection businesses with DAS. Pro forma integration and separation 
costs were $632 million and $571 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.  The increase was primarily 
driven by an increase in financial advisory, information technology, legal, accounting, consulting, and other professional advisory 
fees associated with the preparation and execution of activities related to the Business Separations and the integration of EID’s 
Pioneer and Crop Protection businesses with DAS. 

2018 versus 2017
Integration and separation costs were $992 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and $255 million for the period September 
1 through December 31, 2017. In the Predecessor period, integration and separation costs were included within SG&A. See Note 
2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of the changes 
in presentation.  Pro forma integration costs for the year ended December 31, 2018 were $571 million compared to $217 million
for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2017.   The  increase  was  primarily  driven  by  an  increase  in  financial  advisory,  information 
technology, legal, accounting, consulting, and other professional advisory fees associated with the preparation and execution of 
activities related to the integration of EID’s Pioneer and Crop Protection businesses with DAS.

Goodwill Impairment Charge

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

Goodwill Impairment Charge

$

— $

4,503 $

— $

(In millions)

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

Pro Forma Goodwill Impairment Charge

$

— $

4,503 $

—

—

The company recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $4,503 million in the year ended December 31, 2018 related to 
a goodwill impairment test for its agriculture reporting unit.  See Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information regarding the company’s goodwill impairment charge.

Other Income (Expense) - Net

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

Other Income (Expense) - Net

$

215 $

249 $

805 $

(501)

(In millions)
Pro Forma Other Income (Expense) - Net $

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

215 $

249 $

(899)

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OPERATIONS, continued 

2019 versus 2018
Other income (expense) - net was income of $215 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and income of $249 million for 
the  year  ended  December  31,  2018. The  decrease  was  primarily  due  to  a  reduction  in  non-operating  pension  and  other  post 
employment credits and interest income, partially offset by a change in miscellaneous income and lower net exchange losses.  
Additionally,  other  income  (expense)  -  net  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  included  gains  on  divestitures  in  the  crop 
protection segment of approximately $70 million partially offset by a loss on a divestiture in the seed segment of $(24) million. 
See Note 9 - Supplementary Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

2018 versus 2017
Other income (expense) - net was income of $249 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, income of $805 million for the 
period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and an expense of $(501) million for the period January 1 through August 31, 
2017.  Other income (expense) - net for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017was primarily driven by a gain on the 
sale of the DAS Divested Ag Business of $671 million (See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements for additional information) and non-operating pension and other post employment benefit credits, partially 
offset by net exchange losses.  Other income (expense) - net for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 is primarily driven 
by net exchange losses and non-operating pension and other post employment benefit costs, partially offset by royalty and interest 
income.  In the Successor periods, royalty income is included in net sales.

Pro forma other income (expense) - net for the year ended December 31, 2018 was income of $249 million compared to expense 
of $(899) million for the year ended December 31, 2017.  The expense for the year ended December 31, 2017 was primarily 
comprised  of  a  $(469)  million  loss  associated  with  an  arbitration  proceeding  (included  within  the  DAS  combined  financial 
statements for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017), net exchange losses of $(373) million, and a non-operating pension 
and other post employment benefit cost of $(189) million, partially offset by interest income of $109 million.

See Note 9 - Supplementary Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt

$

13 $

81 $

— $

(In millions)

Pro Forma Loss on Early Extinguishment
of Debt

$

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

13 $

— $

—

—

The company recorded a loss from early extinguishment of debt of $13 million and $81 million for the years ended December 31, 
2019 and 2018, respectively.  The loss for 2019 related to the difference between the redemption price and the par value of the 
Make Whole Notes, the Term Loan Facility, and the SMR Notes, partially offset by the write-off of unamortized step-up related 
to the fair value step-up of EID’s debt. The loss for 2018 was primarily related to the difference between the redemption price and 
the aggregate amount of the Tender Notes purchased in the Tender Offer, mostly offset by the write-off of unamortized step-up 
related to the fair value step-up of EID’s debt. Additional information regarding the company’s Tender Offer can be found on page 
62 of this report and Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Interest Expense

Part II

(In millions)

Interest Expense

(In millions)

Pro Forma Interest Expense

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

$

136 $

337 $

115 $

254

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

91 $

76 $

87

2019 versus 2018 
Interest expense was $136 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $337 million for the year ended December 31, 2018.  
The  change  was  primarily  driven  by  lower  average  long-term  debt  balances  during  2019  due  to  debt  redemption/repayment 
transactions.  Pro forma interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $91 million compared to $76 million for the 
year ended December 31, 2018.  The increase was primarily driven by interest expense incurred subsequent to March 31, 2019 
related to the Make Whole Notes, the Term Loan Facility and SMR Notes which were repaid and/or redeemed in the second quarter 
of 2019.

2018 versus 2017
Interest  expense  was  $337  million  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  $115  million  for  the  period  September  1  through 
December 31, 2017, and $254 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017. The change was primarily driven by 
amortization of the step-up of debt as a result of push-down accounting, partially offset by higher borrowing rates.  Pro forma 
interest expense for the year ended December 31, 2018 was $76 million compared to $87 million for the year ended December 
31, 2017.  The decrease was primarily driven by lower debt balances.

Provision for Income Taxes on Continuing Operations 

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

Benefit from Income Taxes on
Continuing Operations

$

Effective Tax Rate

(46) $

14.6%

(31) $
0.5%

(2,221) $
481.8%

(395)
1,067.6%

(In millions)

Pro Forma Provision for (Benefit from)
Income Taxes on Continuing Operations

$

Effective Tax Rate

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2017

1

$

3.7%

395

$

(8.7)%

(2,910)
748.1%

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OPERATIONS, continued 

2019
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the company’s effective tax rate of 14.6 percent on pre-tax loss from continuing operations 
of $(316) million was unfavorably impacted by a tax charge of $146 million related to the U.S. state blended tax rate changes 
associated with the Business Separations and a tax charge of $35 million related to application of The Act’s foreign tax provisions. 
Other net unfavorable effective tax rate impacts included those related to the Argentine peso devaluation, integration and separation 
costs, non-tax-deductible amortization of the fair value step-up in inventories as a result of the Merger, the tax impact of certain 
net exchange losses recognized on the re-measurement of the net monetary asset positions which were not deductible in their local 
jurisdictions, as well as geographic mix of earnings. Those unfavorable impacts were partially offset by a tax benefit of $102 
million related to an internal legal entity restructuring associated with the Business Separations, tax benefits of $38 million associated 
with the enactment of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing (“Swiss Tax Reform”), a $34 million tax benefit associated 
with the release of a valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax asset position of a legal entity in Switzerland, as 
well as $19 million of tax benefits associated with changes in accruals for certain prior year tax positions and reductions in the 
company’s unrecognized tax benefits due to the closure of various tax statutes of limitations.

For  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019,  the  company’s  effective  tax  rate  was  3.7  percent  on  pro  forma  pre-tax  income  from 
continuing operations of $27 million.  The pro forma pre-tax income from continuing operations excludes pre-tax charges of $205 
million, $45 million and $93 million primarily related to the removal of amortization of the fair value-step-up of inventories as a 
result of the Merger, removal of interest expense related to paying off or retiring portions of EID’s existing debt liabilities (as 
discussed in Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements), and removal of expenses directly attributable to the Separation, respectively.  The pro forma provision for income 
taxes on continuing operations excludes net tax benefits of $36 million, $10 million and $1 million related to the above items, 
respectively.  

2018
For the year ended December 31, 2018, the company’s effective tax rate of 0.5 percent on pre-tax loss from continuing operations 
of $(6,806) million was unfavorably impacted by the non-tax-deductible impairment charge for the agriculture reporting unit and 
corresponding $75 million tax charge associated with a valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax asset position 
of a legal entity in Brazil, costs associated with the Merger with Dow (including a $50 million net tax charge on repatriation 
activities to facilitate the Business Separations), a $164 million net tax charge related to completing its accounting for the tax 
effects of the Act (see Note 10 - Income Taxes, of the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail), and the jurisdictional 
impacts related to the non-tax-deductible amortization of the fair value step-up in inventories as a result of the Merger.

For the year ended December 31, 2018, the company’s effective tax rate was (8.7) percent on pro forma pre-tax loss from continuing 
operations of $(4,542) million.  The pro forma pre-tax loss excludes pre-tax charges of $1,554 million, $342 million, and $368 
million, primarily related to the removal of amortization of the fair value-step-up of inventories as a result of the Merger, removal 
of interest expense and the related loss on early extinguishment of debt related to paying off or retiring portions of EID’s existing 
debt  liabilities  (as  discussed  in  Note  17  -  Short-Term  Borrowings,  Long-Term  Debt  and Available  Credit  Facilities,  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements), and removal of expenses directly attributable to the Separation, respectively.  The pro forma 
provision for income taxes on continuing operations excludes net tax benefits of $295 million, $78 million and $53 million related 
to the above items, respectively.  

2017
For the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, the company’s effective tax rate of 481.8 percent on pre-tax loss from 
continuing operations of $(461) million was favorably impacted by a provisional net benefit of $(2,067) million that the company 
recognized due to the enactment of The Act, a net benefit of $261 million related to an internal legal entity restructuring associated 
with the Business Separations, as well as the geographic mix of earnings. Those impacts were partially offset by the non-tax 
deductible amortization of the fair value step-up in inventories as a result of the Merger, certain net exchange losses recognized 
on the remeasurement of the net monetary asset positions which were not tax deductible in their local jurisdictions, as well as the 
tax impact of costs associated with the Merger with Historical Dow and restructuring and asset related charges.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

For the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, the company’s effective tax rate of 1,067.6 percent on pre-tax loss from continuing 
operations of $(37) million was favorably impacted by the geographic mix of earnings, certain net exchange gains recognized on 
the  remeasurement  of  the  net  monetary  asset  positions  which  were  not  taxable  in  their  local  jurisdictions,  net  favorable  tax 
consequences of the adoption of Financial Accounting Standards Board ("FASB") Accounting Standards Update ("ASU") No. 
2016-09, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718), Improvements to Employee Share-Based Payment Accounting, tax 
benefits related to a reduction in the company’s unrecognized tax benefits due to the closure of various tax statutes of limitations, 
as well as tax benefits on costs associated with the Merger with Historical Dow and restructuring and asset related charges. 

The company's effective tax rate was 748.1 percent on pre-tax pro forma loss from continuing operations of $(389) million for the 
year ended December 31, 2017.  The pro forma pre-tax loss excludes pre-tax charges of $482 million, $204 million, and $195 
million, primarily related to the removal expenses directly attributable to the Merger, removal of interest expense related to paying 
off or retiring portions of EID’s existing debt liabilities (as discussed in Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and 
Available  Credit  Facilities,  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements),  and  removal  of  expenses  directly  attributable  to  the 
Separation, respectively.  The pro forma benefit from income taxes on continuing operations excludes net tax (benefits) charges 
of $(175) million, $(74) million and $(71) million related to the above items, respectively.  Additionally, the pro forma benefit 
from income taxes on continuing operations reflects a $378 million reduction to the benefit as if Historical DuPont and DAS were 
consolidated affiliates for the Predecessor period.  In addition, the pro forma pre-tax loss includes a pre-tax loss of $(772) million 
for DAS for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, and a tax benefit of $236 million related to the loss.

(Loss) Income from Discontinued Operations After Tax

(In millions)

(Loss) Income from Discontinued
Operations After Taxes

Successor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

(671) $

1,748 $

(568) $

1,403

2019 versus 2018 
(Loss) income from discontinued operations after tax was $(671) million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $1,748 million
for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The change was primarily driven by a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of $1,102 
million and adjustments of certain unrecognized tax benefits for positions taken on items from prior years from previously divested 
businesses. 

2018 versus 2017
(Loss) income from discontinued operations after tax was $1,748 million for the year ended December 31, 2018, $(568) million
for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and $1,403 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017. 
The amounts are primarily driven by the divestitures of EID ECP, the EID Specialty Products Entities, the Divested Ag Business, 
and Performance Chemicals.  Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional information.

EID Analysis of Operations
As discussed in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, to the EID Consolidated Financial Statements, EID is a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. 
and continues to be a reporting company, subject to the requirements of the Exchange Act.  The below relates to EID only and is 
presented to provide an Analysis of Operations, only for the differences between EID and Corteva, Inc.

Interest Expense
2019 versus 2018 
EID’s interest expense was $242 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $337 million for the year ended December 
31, 2018, driven by the items noted on page 47, under the header “Interest Expense - 2019 versus 2018”, partially offset by interest 
expense incurred on the related party loan between EID and Corteva, Inc.  See Note 2 - Related Party Transactions, to the EID 
Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.  

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Provision for Income Taxes
2019
For the year ended December 31, 2019, EID had an effective tax rate of 16.8 percent on pre-tax loss from continuing operations 
of $(422) million, driven by the items noted on page 48, under the header “Provision for Income Taxes - 2019” and a tax benefit 
related to the interest expense incurred on the related party loan between EID and Corteva, Inc.  See Note 3 - Income Taxes, to 
the EID Consolidated Financial Statements for further information.

Corporate Outlook 
Global demand for agriculture products continues to be strong, but growth is slow. Slower growth in China and other key emerging 
markets is impacting the outlook for demand for commodity grains and oilseeds. Additionally, the recent U.S. - China Phase 1 
trade agreement and the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement are expected to have a positive impact on demand for U.S. 
agriculture  products.    It  is  expected  that  corn  and  soybean  area  and  production  will  be  higher  in  2020  and  the  United  States 
Department of Agriculture (“USDA”) estimates that farm prices will increase modestly.  

The company expects a 4 - 5 percent increase in net sales, driven by a return to more normalized conditions in North America and 
continued penetration of new product sales. Additionally, the company expects year over year currency impacts to be minimal.   

The company expects Operating EBITDA to increase approximately 12 percent and Operating Earnings Per Share to increase 
approximately 5 percent, driven by the above increase in sales, synergies and productivity actions.  Refer to further discussion of 
Non-GAAP metrics on pages 58 - 60.

Corteva is not able to reconcile its forward-looking non-GAAP financial measures to its most comparable U.S. GAAP financial 
measures, as it is unable to predict with reasonable certainty items outside of the company’s control, such as Significant Items, 
without unreasonable effort (refer to page 59 for Significant Items recorded in the years ended December 31, 2019, 2018 and 
2017).  However, the company expects non-operating benefits - net, to be slightly higher, as a result of an increase in long-term 
employee benefit credits, and expects an increase in amortization expense in 2020.  Refer to Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible 
Assets, to the Consolidated Financial Statements and to the company's discussion on Long-term Employee Benefits on page 72.  
Additionally, beginning January 1, 2020, the company expects to recognize non-cash accelerated prepaid royalty amortization 
expense as a restructuring and asset related charge. For further discussion of accelerated prepaid royalty amortization refer to the 
Company's Critical Accounting Estimates for Prepaid Royalties on page 70.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Supplemental Unaudited Pro Forma Financial Information
The supplemental unaudited pro forma statements of operations (the "unaudited pro forma statements of operations") for Corteva 
for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 give effect to the Merger, the debt retirement transactions related to paying off 
or retiring portions of EID’s existing debt liabilities (as discussed in Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and 
Available  Credit  Facilities,  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements),  and  the  separation  and  distribution  to  DowDuPont 
stockholders of all the outstanding shares of Corteva common stock as if they had been consummated on January 1, 2016. The 
unaudited pro forma statement of operations for the year ended December 31, 2017 gives effect to the above noted transactions 
in addition to the common control business combination with DAS, as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2016, which the 
Company believes provides meaningful information to investors as a useful comparison of year over year results.

For the periods presented below, Corteva’s results for all periods prior to the Business Realignment and Internal Reorganization 
consist of the combined results of operations for Historical EID and DAS, and Corteva’s results for all periods after the Business 
Realignment and Internal Reorganization represent the consolidated balances of the company. The unaudited pro forma statements 
of operations below were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, and events that are not expected to have a 
continuing impact on the combined results (e.g., amortization of inventory step-up costs) are excluded. One-time transaction-
related costs incurred prior to, or concurrent with, the closing of the Merger, the debt redemptions/repayments, and the Corteva 
Distribution are not included in the unaudited pro forma combined statements of operations through March 31, 2019. The unaudited 
pro forma combined statements of operations do not reflect restructuring or integration activities or other costs following the 
separation and distribution transactions that may be incurred to achieve cost or growth synergies of Corteva. As no assurance can 
be made that these costs will be incurred or the growth synergies will be achieved, no adjustment has been made.

The unaudited pro forma statements of operations have been presented for informational purposes only and are not necessarily 
indicative of what Corteva’s results of operations actually would have been had the above transactions been completed on January 
1, 2016. In addition, the unaudited pro forma statements of operations do not purport to project the future operating results of the 
company. The unaudited pro forma statements of operations were based on and should be read in conjunction with the audited 
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes contained within this Annual Report on Form 10-K. 

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019

Corteva (As
Reported -
GAAP)

Merger 1

Debt 
Retirement 2

Separations 
Related 3

Pro Forma

$

13,846 $

— $

— $

— $

13,846

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Research and development expense

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Amortization of intangibles

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Other income - net

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

Interest expense

(Loss) income from continuing operations before
income taxes

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes on
continuing operations

(Loss) income from continuing operations after
income taxes

Net income from continuing operations
attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net (loss) income attributable to Corteva

$

Per share common data

8,575

1,147

3,065

475

222

744

215

13

136

(316)

(46)

(270)

13
(283) $

(205)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

205

36

169

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(45)

45

10

35

—

16

—

3

—

—
(112)
—

—

—

93

1

92

—

169 $

35 $

92 $

Earnings per share of common stock from continuing operations - basic

Earnings per share of common stock from continuing operations - diluted

$

$

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

1.  Represents the removal of amortization of EID’s agriculture business’ inventory step-up recognized in connection with 
the Merger, as the incremental amortization is directly attributable to the Merger and will not have a continuing impact.

2.  Represents removal of interest expense related to the debt redemptions/repayments.
3.  Adjustments directly attributable to the separations and distributions of Corteva, Inc. include the following: removal of  
Telone® Soil Fumigant business (“Telone®”) results (as Telone® did not transfer to Corteva as part of the common control 
combination of DAS); impact from the distribution agreement entered into between Corteva and Dow that allows for 
Corteva  to  become  the  exclusive  distributor  of Telone®  products  for  Dow;  elimination  of  one-time  transaction  costs 
directly attributable to the Corteva Distribution; the impact of certain manufacturing, leasing and supply agreements 
entered into in connection with the Corteva Distribution; and the related tax impacts of these items.

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8,386

1,147

3,068

475

222

632

215

13

91

27

1

26

13

13

0.02

0.02

749.5

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Operations

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

Corteva (As
Reported -
GAAP)

Merger 1

Debt 
Retirement 2

Separations 
Related 3

Pro Forma

$

14,287 $

— $

— $

— $

14,287

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Research and development expense

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Amortization of intangibles

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Goodwill impairment charge

Other income - net

Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Interest expense

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

(Benefit from) provision for income taxes on
continuing operations

Loss from continuing operations after income taxes

9,948

1,355

3,041

391

694

992

4,503

249

81
337
(6,806)

(31)
(6,775)

Net income from continuing operations
attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net loss attributable to Corteva

29
(6,804) $

$

Per share common data

Loss per share of common stock from continuing operations - basic

Loss per share of common stock from continuing operations - diluted

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

(1,554)
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
—

1,554

295

1,259

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—
(81)
(261)
342

78

264

—

55
(3)
1

—

—
(421)
—

—

—
—

368

53

315

—

1,259 $

264 $

315 $

$

$

8,449

1,352

3,042

391

694

571

4,503

249

—
76
(4,542)

395
(4,937)

29
(4,966)

(6.63)
(6.63)

749.4

749.4

1.  Represents the removal of amortization of EID’s agriculture business’ inventory step-up recognized in connection with 
the Merger, as the incremental amortization is directly attributable to the Merger and will not have a continuing impact.
2.  Represents  removal  of  interest  expense  and  loss  on  early  extinguishment  of  debt  related  to  the  debt  redemptions/

repayments.

3.  Adjustments directly attributable to the separations and distributions of Corteva, Inc. includes the following: removal of  
Telone®; impact from the distribution agreement entered into between Corteva and Dow that allows for Corteva to become 
the exclusive distributor of Telone® products for Dow; elimination of one-time transaction costs directly attributable to 
the Corteva Distribution; the impact of certain manufacturing, leasing and supply agreements entered into in connection 
with the Corteva Distribution; and the related tax impacts of these items.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of
Operations

(In millions, except per share amounts)

For the Year Ended December 31, 2017

For the
Period
January 1
through
August 31,
2017 (As
Reported -
GAAP)

For the
period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017 (As
Reported -
GAAP)

DAS for the 
Period January 
1 through 
August 31, 20171

Merger 2

Debt 
Retirement 3

Separations 
Related 4

Pro
Forma

Net sales

$

6,894 $

3,790 $

3,561 $

(4) $

— $

— $ 14,241

Cost of goods sold

Other operating charges

Research and development
expense

Selling, general and administrative
expenses

Amortization of intangibles

Restructuring and asset related
charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Other (expense) income - net

Interest expense

Loss from continuing operations before
income taxes

Benefit from income taxes on
continuing operations

Income from continuing operations
after income taxes

Net income from continuing
operations attributable to
noncontrolling interests

3,409

195

591

1,969

12

(501)

254

(37)

2,915

484

920

97

270

255

805

115

(461)

(395)

(2,221)

358

1,760

2,285

—

356

548

11

(1)

25

(1,107)

2

(772)

(236)

(536)

(326)

(195)

10

(329)

162

(10)

186

(96)

(80)

482

175

307

8

10

17

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(204)

204

74

130

—

55

—

8,338

—

(2)

1,439

1

—

—

(249)

—

—

3,109

270

271

217

(899)

87

195

(389)

(307)

(2,910)

502

2,521

—

35

Net income attributable to Corteva

$

350 $

1,750 $

(553) $

307 $

130 $

502 $

2,486

Per share common data

Earnings per share of common stock from continuing operations - basic

Earnings per share of common stock from continuing operations - diluted

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - basic

Weighted-average common shares outstanding - diluted

$

$

3.32

3.32

749.4

749.4

1.  Represents DAS results for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017; the removal of the results of the DAS Brazil corn seed 
business which was sold to CITIC Agri Fund in the fourth quarter of 2017 as a condition of regulatory approval of the Merger 
between Historical Dow and Historical DuPont; and certain reclassification adjustments to align the financial statement presentation 
of DAS to that of Corteva. 

2.  Adjustments directly attributable to the Merger include the following: elimination of intercompany transactions between DAS and 
EID; reclassification of the Predecessor period financial statement presentation to align with Successor presentation; additional 
depreciation  expense  related  to  the  fair  value  step-up  of  EID's  agriculture  business'  property,  plant  and  equipment;  additional 
amortization  expense  related  to  the  fair  value  step-up  of  EID's  agriculture  business'  intangible  assets;  elimination  of  one  time 
transaction  costs  directly  attributable  to  the  Merger;  reduction  in  interest  expense  related  to  the  amortization  of  the  fair  value 
adjustment to EID's long-term debt; the removal of amortization of EID’s agriculture business’ inventory step-up recognized in 
connection with the Merger; the reclassification of interest associated with uncertain tax positions; and the related tax impacts of 
these items.  

3.  Represents removal of interest expense related to the debt redemptions/repayments.
4.  Adjustments directly attributable to the separations and distributions of Corteva, Inc. includes the following: removal of  Telone®; 
impact from the distribution agreement entered into between Corteva and Dow that allows for Corteva to become the exclusive 
distributor of Telone® products for Dow; elimination of one-time transaction costs directly attributable to the Corteva Distribution; 
the impact of certain manufacturing, leasing and supply agreements entered into in connection with the Corteva Distribution; and 
the related tax impacts of these items.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Recent Accounting Pronouncements
See  Note  3  -  Recent Accounting  Guidance,  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements  for  a  description  of  recent  accounting 
pronouncements. 

Segment Reviews 
The company operates in two reportable segments: seed and crop protection.  The company’s seed segment is a global leader in 
developing and supplying advanced germplasm and traits that produce optimum yield for farms around the world.  The segment 
offers trait technologies that improve resistance to weather, disease, insects and weeds, and trait technologies that enhance food 
and nutritional characteristics, and also provides digital solutions that assist farmer decision-making with a view to optimize product 
selection and, ultimately, maximize yield and profitability.  The segment competes in a wide variety of agricultural markets.  The 
crop protection segment serves the global agricultural input industry with products that protect against weeds, insects and other 
pests, and disease, and that improve overall crop health both above and below ground via nitrogen management and seed-applied 
technologies.  The segment is a leader in global herbicides, insecticides, below-ground nitrogen stabilizers and pasture and range 
management herbicides.

Summarized below are comments on individual segment net sales and segment operating EBITDA for the years ended December 
31, 2019, December 31, 2018 and December 31, 2017. For all periods presented, segment operating EBITDA is calculated on a 
pro forma basis, as this is the manner in which the chief operating decision maker ("CODM") assesses performance and allocates 
resources.  Additionally, segment sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 are calculated on a pro forma basis. Pro forma 
adjustments used in the calculation of pro forma segment operating EBITDA were determined in accordance with Article 11 of 
Regulation S-X.  For the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, these adjustments give effect to the Merger, the debt retirement 
transactions  related  to  paying  off  or  retiring  portions  of  EID’s  existing  debt  liabilities  (as  discussed  in  Note  17  -  Short-Term 
Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements), and the separation and 
distribution to DowDuPont stockholders of all the outstanding shares of Corteva common stock as if they had been consummated 
on January 1, 2016. For the year ended December 31, 2017, in addition to the above, the adjustments give effect to the common 
control business combination with DAS, as if it had been consummated on January 1, 2016 (refer to supplemental unaudited pro 
forma financial statements on page 51). The company defines segment operating EBITDA as earnings (i.e., income from continuing 
operations before income taxes) before interest, depreciation, amortization, corporate expenses, non-operating costs-net and foreign 
exchange gains (losses), excluding the impact of significant items (including goodwill impairment charges).  Non-operating costs-
net consists of non-operating pension and OPEB costs, tax indemnification adjustments, environmental remediation and legal costs 
associated with legacy EID businesses and sites. Tax indemnification adjustments relate to changes in indemnification balances, 
as a result of the application of the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, between Corteva and Dow and/or DuPont that are recorded 
by the company as pre-tax income or expense. See Note 25 - Segment Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
details related to significant pre-tax benefits (charges) excluded from segment operating EBITDA.  All references to prices are 
based on local price unless otherwise specified.

A reconciliation of pro forma segment operating EBITDA to income from continuing operations before income taxes for the years 
ended December 31, 2019 and 2018 is included in Note 25 - Segment Information, to the Consolidated Financial Statements. As 
previously  noted,  the  Predecessor  period  reflects  the  results  of  operations  and  assets  and  liabilities  of  Historical  DuPont  and 
excludes the DAS business.  As a result, the company's segment results for the Predecessor and Successor periods of 2017 do not 
reflect the manner in which the company's CODM assesses performance and allocates resources, therefore the company determined 
that presenting segment results for each standalone period in 2017 would not be meaningful to the reader.  Therefore, segment 
metrics are not presented for the Successor and Predecessor periods of 2017, and instead are presented for the full year of 2017 
on a pro forma basis.  Refer to page 60 for reconciliation of pro forma income from continuing operations after income taxes to 
pro forma segment operating EBITDA, for the year ended December 31, 2017.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Part II

Seed

In millions

Successor

Predecessor

Pro Forma

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

Net sales
$
Pro forma segment operating EBITDA  $

7,590 $

1,040 $

7,842 $

1,139

1,520 $

5,865 $

$

2017

8,056

1,170

Seed

In millions

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total

Seed

In millions

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total

2019 vs. 2018

Percent Change Due To:

Net Sales Change (GAAP)

Local Price &

Portfolio /

$

%

Product Mix

Volume

Currency

Other

$

$

(250)

(30)

—

28

(252)

(5)%

(2)%

— %

3 %

(3)%

(2)%

1 %

2 %

8 %

— %

(3)%

5 %

2 %

(1)%

(1)%

— %

(8)%

(4)%

(4)%

(2)%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

2018 vs. 2017

Percent Change Due To:

Net Sales Change (Pro Forma) Local Price &

Portfolio /

$

%

Product Mix

Volume

Currency

Other

$

$

(246)

113

15

(96)

(214)

(5)%

9 %

4 %

(8)%

(3)%

1 %

4 %

6 %

(3)%

1 %

(6)%

(1)%

4 %

4 %

(3)%

— %

6 %

(6)%

(9)%

(1)%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

Seed
Seed net sales were $7,590 million in 2019, down from $7,842 million in 2018.  The decrease was primarily due to a 2 percent
decline in currency and a 1 percent decline in volume.  Local price was flat.

Unfavorable currency impacts were primarily due to the Brazilian Real, Eastern European currencies, and the Euro.  Volume gains 
in corn in EMEA were more than offset by significant weather-related planting delays in North America, leading to a reduction in 
planted area for soybeans, and multi-channel and multi-brand rationalization impacts in North America.  Competitive pricing 
pressure in soybeans in the U.S. and increased soybean and corn replant in North America were offset by favorable mix and 
continued penetration of PowerCore Ultra® in Latin America.  

Seed pro forma operating EBITDA was $1,040 million in 2019, down 9 percent from $1,139 million in 2018.  Competitive pricing 
pressure, the unfavorable impact of currency, increased commissions and input costs, and volume declines more than offset cost 
synergies and ongoing productivity.

Seed net sales were $7,842 million in 2018, $1,520 million for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and $5,865 
million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017.  Pro forma net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 were $8,056 
million.  The decrease in pro forma net sales was primarily due to a 3 percent decline in volume and a 1 percent decline in currency, 
partially offset by a 1 percent increase in local price.  Volume declines represented lower planted area in North America and Latin 
America.  Increases in local price and product mix were driven by continued penetration of new corn hybrids and A-Series soybeans. 

Seed pro forma operating EBITDA was $1,139 million in 2018, down 3 percent from $1,170 million in 2017.  Cost synergies were 
more than offset by lower volume, higher raw material costs and royalty expense, and investments to support new product launches 
and digital platforms.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Crop Protection

Successor

Predecessor

Pro Forma

In millions

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

Net sales
$
Pro forma segment operating EBITDA  $

6,256 $

1,066 $

6,445 $

1,074

2,270 $

1,029 $

$

2017

6,185

936

Crop Protection

2019 vs. 2018

Percent Change Due To:

In millions

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total

Net Sales Change (GAAP)

Local Price &

Portfolio /

$

%

Product Mix

Volume

Currency

Other

$

$

(233)

5

(5)

44

(189)

(10)%

— %

(1)%

3 %

(3)%

(3)%

2 %

3 %

1 %

— %

(6)%

5 %

— %

7 %

1 %

— %

(7)%

(3)%

(5)%

(3)%

(1)%

— %

(1)%

— %

(1)%

Crop Protection

2018 vs. 2017

Percent Change Due To:

In millions

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Total

Net Sales Change (Pro Forma) Local Price &

Portfolio /

$

%

Product Mix

Volume

Currency

Other

$

$

69

15

73

103

260

3%

1%

8%

6%

4%

5 %

(3)%

— %

9 %

3 %

(2)%

(2)%

8 %

12 %

3 %

— %

6 %

— %

(15)%

(2)%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

Crop Protection 
Crop protection net sales were $6,256 million in 2019, down from $6,445 million in 2018.  The decrease was primarily due to a 
3 percent decline in currency and a 1 percent decline in portfolio, partially offset by a 1 percent increase in volume.  Local price 
was flat.

Unfavorable currency impacts were primarily due to Brazilian Real and the Euro.  Volume gains driven by new product launches 
- including EnlistTM and ArylexTM herbicides and IsoclastTM insecticide - were partially offset by the unfavorable weather in North 
America, which resulted in lost spring applications.  Pricing gains from new products launches were offset by increased grower 
incentive program discounts in North America.  The portfolio impact was driven by divestitures in North America and Asia Pacific.

Crop Protection pro forma operating EBITDA was $1,066 million in 2019, down 1 percent from $1,074 million in 2018.  Volume 
declines in North America, the unfavorable impact of currency, and higher input costs more than offset cost synergies, sales from 
new products, and ongoing productivity.  

Crop protection net sales were $6,445 million in 2018, $2,270 million for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and 
$1,029 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017.  Pro forma net sales for the year ended December 31, 2017 were 
$6,185 million.  The increase in pro forma net sales was primarily due to a 3 percent increase in volume and a 3 percent increase 
in local price, partially offset by a 2 percent decline in currency. Volume gains were driven by new product launches such as 
VessaryaTM fungicides, EnlistTM products, and IsoclastTM, Pyraxalt™ and Spinosyn™ insecticides and were partly offset by lower 
demand for nitrogen stabilizers in North America and currency pressures in Latin America.  Increases in local prices were driven 
by continuing efforts to capture value in established brands across the crop protection portfolio globally. 

Crop Protection pro forma operating EBITDA was $1,074 million in 2018, up 15 percent from $936 million in 2017.   Cost synergies 
and sales gains from new product launches were partially offset by growth investments, including for new product launches, higher 
raw material costs and the unfavorable impact of currency.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The company presents certain financial measures that do not conform to U.S. GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. 
These measures include pro forma operating EBITDA and pro forma operating earnings per share. Management believes 
that these non-GAAP measures best reflect the ongoing performance of the company during the periods presented and provide 
more relevant and meaningful information to investors as they provide insight with respect to ongoing operating results of 
the company and a more useful comparison of year over year results. These non-GAAP measures supplement the company's 
U.S. GAAP disclosures and should not be viewed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, 
such non-GAAP measures may not be consistent with similar measures provided or used by other companies. Reconciliations 
for these non-GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP are provided below. For all periods presented, these non-GAAP measures are 
being reconciled to a pro forma GAAP financial measure prepared and presented in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation 
S-X, which are reconciled to the GAAP reported figures. See Article 11 Pro Forma Combined Statements of Operations on 
page 51.

Pro Forma Operating EBITDA is defined as earnings (i.e., income from continuing operations before income taxes) before 
interest, depreciation, amortization, non-operating benefits, net and foreign exchange gains (losses), excluding the impact of 
significant items (including goodwill impairment charges). Non-operating benefits, net consists of non-operating pension 
and  OPEB  credits,  tax  indemnification  adjustments,  environmental  remediation  and  legal  costs  associated  with  legacy 
businesses and sites of Historical DuPont. Tax indemnification adjustments relate to changes in indemnification balances, as 
a result of the application of the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, between Corteva and Dow and/or DuPont that are 
recorded by the company as pre-tax income or expense. Pro forma operating earnings per share is defined as "Earnings per 
common share from continuing operations - diluted" excluding the after-tax impact of significant items (including goodwill 
impairment charges), the after-tax impact of non-operating benefits, net, and the after-tax impact of amortization expense 
associated with intangible assets existing as of the Separation from DowDuPont. Although amortization of the Company's 
intangible assets is excluded from these non-GAAP measures, management believes it is important for investors to understand 
that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that relate to past acquisitions 
will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions may result in 
amortization of additional intangible assets. 

Reconciliation of Pro Forma Income from Continuing Operations after Income Taxes to Pro Forma Operating EBITDA

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

26 $

1

27
1,000
(59)
91
66
(129)
—
991
1,987 $

(4,937) $
395
(4,542)
909
(86)
76
77
(211)
4,503
1,346
2,072 $

2,521
(2,910)
(389)
771
(109)
87
373
265
—
957
1,955

(In millions)

Pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations after income taxes

$

Pro forma provision for (benefit from) income taxes on continuing operations
Pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations before income taxes

Depreciation and amortization
Interest income
Interest expense
Exchange losses - net
Non-operating (benefits) costs - net
Goodwill impairment charge
Significant items charge

Pro forma Operating EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

$

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OPERATIONS, continued 

As discussed in Note 25 - Segment Information, the Predecessor period reflects the results of operations and assets and liabilities 
of Historical DuPont and excludes the DAS business.  As a result, the company's segment results for the Predecessor and Successor 
periods of 2017 do not reflect the manner in which the company's chief operating decision maker assesses performance and allocates 
resources, therefore the company determined that presenting segment results for each standalone period in 2017 would not be 
meaningful to the reader.  Below is a reconciliation of pro forma income from continuing operations after income taxes to pro 
forma segment operating EBITDA for the year ended December 31, 2017.

(In millions)
Pro forma income from continuing operations after income taxes
Pro forma benefit from income taxes on continuing operations
Pro forma loss from continuing operations before income taxes

Depreciation and amortization
Interest income
Interest expense
Exchange losses - net
Non-operating costs - net
Goodwill impairment charge
Significant items charge
Corporate expenses

Pro forma Segment Operating EBITDA (Non-GAAP)

Significant Items 

(In millions)

Year Ended December 31,
2017

2,521
(2,910)
(389)
771
(109)
87
373
265
—
957
151
2,106

$

$

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

$

Integration and separation costs
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Gain on sale of assets
Loss on deconsolidation of subsidiary
Loss on divestiture
Amortization of inventory step-up
Argentina currency devaluation
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Bayer CropScience arbitration
Income tax related items
Total pretax significant items charge

217
271
—
—
—
—
—
—
469
—
957
(290)
(2,332)
Total significant items charge (benefit), net of tax
(1,665)
1.  The tax benefit impact of significant items for the year ended December 31, 2019 includes a net tax charge of $35 million 
related to application of the U.S. Tax Reform’s foreign tax provisions, a net tax charge of $146 million related to U.S. state 
blended tax rate changes associated with the Business Separations, and a net tax benefit of $(102) million related to an internal 
legal entity restructuring associated with the Business Separations.  Unless specifically addressed above, the income tax effect 
on significant items was calculated based upon the enacted tax laws and statutory income tax rates applicable in the tax 
jurisdiction(s) of the underlying non-GAAP adjustment.

571 $
694
(24)
53
2
—
—
—
—
50
1,346
(239)
347
1,454 $

632 $
222
—
—
24
67
33
13
—
—
991
(135)
(72)
784 $

Total tax benefit impact of significant items1
Tax only significant item (benefit) charge2

$

2.  The tax only significant item (benefits) charges are primarily related to effects of U.S. and Swiss Tax Reform, the Internal 
Reorganizations and Business Separations, and the release of a tax valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax 
asset position of a Swiss legal entity.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Reconciliation of Pro Forma Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations Attributable to Corteva and Pro Forma 
Earnings (Loss) Per Share of Common Stock from Continuing Operations - Diluted to Pro Forma Operating Earnings 
and Pro Forma Operating Earnings Per Share

(In millions)

Pro forma income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Corteva
Less: Non-operating benefits (costs) - net, after tax
Less: Amortization of intangibles (existing as of Separation), after tax
Less: Goodwill impairment charge, after tax
Less: Significant items (charge) benefit, after tax
Pro forma Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP)

Pro forma earnings (loss) per share of common stock from continuing
operations - diluted
Less: Non-operating benefits (costs) - net, after tax
Less: Amortization of intangibles (existing as of Separation), after tax
Less: Goodwill impairment charge, after tax
Less: Significant items (charge) benefit, after tax
Pro forma Operating Earnings Per Share (Non-GAAP)
Diluted Shares Outstanding (in millions)

$

$

$

$

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

13 $

100
(376)
—
(784)
1,073 $

(4,966) $
165
(313)
(4,503)
(1,454)
1,139 $

2,486
(170)
(186)
—
1,665
1,177

Year Ended December 31,
2018

2017

2019

0.02 $
0.13
(0.50)
—
(1.04)
1.43 $
749.5

(6.63) $
0.22
(0.42)
(6.01)
(1.94)
1.52 $
749.4

3.32
(0.23)
(0.25)
—
2.22
1.58
749.4

Liquidity & Capital Resources 
The company continually reviews its sources of liquidity and debt portfolio and occasionally may make adjustments to one or 
both to ensure adequate liquidity.

(Dollars in millions)
Cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities
Total debt

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
2,275
$
7,938
$

1,769 $
122 $

The company's cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were $1.8 billion, 
and $2.3 billion respectively.  Total debt at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 was $122 million and $7,938 million, 
respectively. The decrease in cash and debt balances was primarily due to debt redemption/repayment transactions. See further 
information under Note 17 - Short-term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, to the Consolidated Financial 
Statements.

The company's credit ratings impact its access to the debt capital markets and cost of capital.  The company remains committed 
to a strong financial position and strong investment-grade rating.  The company's long-term and short-term credit ratings assigned 
to EID are as follows:

Standard & Poor's1
Moody’s Investors Service

Fitch Ratings

Long-term
A-

A3

A

Short-term
A-2

P-2

F1

Outlook
Stable

Stable

Stable

1. 

In addition, Standard & Poor’s has assigned to Corteva, Inc. a long-term issuer rating of A- with Stable outlook.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

The company believes its ability to generate cash from operations and access to capital markets and commercial paper markets 
will be adequate to meet anticipated cash requirements to fund its operations, including seasonal working capital, capital spending, 
dividend payments, share repurchases and pension contributions. Corteva's strong financial position, liquidity and credit ratings 
will provide access as needed to capital markets and commercial paper markets to fund seasonal working capital needs. The 
company's liquidity needs can be met through a variety of sources, including cash provided by operating activities, commercial 
paper, syndicated credit lines, bilateral credit lines, long-term debt markets, bank financing and committed receivable repurchase 
facilities. 

The company has access to approximately $6.4 billion in committed and uncommitted unused credit lines at December 31, 2019. 
These unused credit lines provide support to meet the company’s short-term liquidity needs and for general corporate purposes 
which may include funding of pension contributions, severance payments, working capital, capital expenditures, and funding 
Corteva's expenses.

In November 2018, EID entered into a $3.0 billion five-year revolving credit facility and a $3.0 billion three-year revolving credit 
facility (the “2018 Revolving Credit Facilities”).  The 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities became effective May 2019 in connection 
with the termination of the EID $4.5 billion Term Loan Facility and the $3.0 billion Revolving Credit Facility dated May 2014. 
Corteva, Inc. became a party to the 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities upon the Corteva Distribution. The 2018 Revolving Credit 
Facilities contain customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that are 
typical for companies with similar credit ratings.  The 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities also contain a financial covenant requiring 
that the ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization for Corteva and its consolidated subsidiaries not exceed 0.60.  At December 
31, 2019, the company was in compliance with these covenants.

The company's indenture covenants include customary limitations on liens, sale and leaseback transactions, and mergers and 
consolidations  affecting  manufacturing  plants,  mineral  producing  properties  or  research  facilities  located  in  the  U.S.  and  the 
consolidated subsidiaries owning such plants, properties and facilities subject to certain limitations. The outstanding long-term 
debt also contains customary default provisions.

The company has meaningful seasonal working capital needs based in part on providing financing to its customers. Working capital 
is funded through multiple methods including commercial paper, a receivable repurchase facility, factoring and cash from operations.

In February 2019, in line with seasonal working capital requirements, the company entered into a committed receivable repurchase 
agreement of up to $1.3 billion (the "2019 Repurchase Facility") which expired in December 2019.  Under the 2019 Repurchase 
Facility, the company sold a portfolio of available and eligible outstanding customer notes receivables to participating institutions 
and simultaneously agreed to repurchase at a future date. 

In February 2020, the company entered into a new committed receivable repurchase facility of up to $1.3 billion (the "2020 
Repurchase Facility") which expires in December 2020.  See further discussion of the 2020 Repurchase Facility in Note 27 - 
Subsequent Events, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

The company has factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions primarily in Latin America to sell its trade receivables 
under both recourse and non-recourse agreements in exchange for cash proceeds in an effort to reduce its receivables risk.  For 
arrangements that include an element of recourse, the company provides a guarantee of the trade receivables in the event of customer 
default. Refer to Note 12 - Accounts and Notes Receivable - Net, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

The company also organizes agreements with third-party financial institutions who directly provide financing for select customers 
of its seed and crop protection products in each region. Terms of the third-party loans are less than a year and programs are renewed 
on an annual basis. In some cases, the company guarantees a portion of the extension of such credit to such customers. Refer to 
Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information on the company’s 
guarantees.

Capacity Expansion
The company's Board of Directors authorized an investment of approximately $145 million to increase Spinosyns fermentation 
capacity by 30% to address global market growth in insecticides that handle chewing insects in specialty and row crops. The 
additional capacity will be staged to come online over the next few years.

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Debt Redemptions/Repayments
In the fourth quarter of 2018, the company offered to purchase for cash approximately $6.2 billion of outstanding debt securities 
from each registered holder of the applicable series of debt securities (the “Tender Offers”). The company retired $4.4 billion 
aggregate principal amount of such debt securities in connection with the Tender Offers, which expired on December 11, 2018. 
The retirement of these debt securities was funded with cash contributions from DowDuPont.

On March 22, 2019, EID issued notices of redemption in full of all of its outstanding notes (the “Make Whole Notes”) listed in 
the table below:

(in millions)

4.625% Notes due 2020

3.625% Notes due 2021

4.250% Notes due 2021

2.800% Notes due 2023

6.500% Debentures due 2028

5.600% Senior Notes due 2036

4.900% Notes due 2041

4.150% Notes due 2043

Total

Amount

474

296

163

381

57

42

48

69

1,530

$

$

The Make Whole Notes were redeemed on April 22, 2019 at the make-whole redemption prices set forth in the respective Make 
Whole Notes. On and after the date of redemption, the Make Whole Notes were no longer deemed outstanding, interest on the 
Make Whole Notes ceased to accrue and all rights of the holders of the Make Whole Notes were terminated.  For further information 
on  the  Make  Whole  Notes,  see  Note  17  -  Short-Term  Borrowings,  Long-Term  Debt  and Available  Credit  Facilities,  to  the 
Consolidated Financial Statements and Recent Developments.

In March 2016, the company entered into a credit agreement that provides for a three-year, senior unsecured term loan facility in 
the aggregate principal amount of $4.5 billion (as amended, from time to time, the "Term Loan Facility") under which EID could 
make up to seven term loan borrowings and amounts repaid or prepaid were not available for subsequent borrowings.  On May 2, 
2019, EID terminated its Term Loan Facility and repaid the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $3 billion plus accrued and 
unpaid interest through and including May 1, 2019.  For further information on the termination of the Term Loan Facility, see Note 
17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements and Recent 
Developments.

In connection with the repayment of the Make Whole Notes and the Term Loan Facility, EID paid a total of $4.6 billion in the 
second quarter 2019, which included breakage fees and accrued and unpaid interest on the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan 
Facility.  The repayment of the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan Facility was funded with cash from operations and a contribution 
from DowDuPont.  

On May 7, 2019, DowDuPont publicly announced the record date in connection with the Corteva Distribution. In connection with 
such announcement, EID was required to redeem $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.200% Notes due 2020 and $750 
million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2020 (collectively, the Special Mandatory Redemption or “SMR 
Notes”) setting forth the date of redemption of the SMR Notes. The date of redemption was May 17, 2019 and the company paid 
a total of $2.0 billion, which included accrued and unpaid interest on the SMR Notes.  The company funded the payment with a 
contribution from DowDuPont.  Following the redemption, the SMR Notes are no longer outstanding and no longer bear interest 
and all rights of the holders of the SMR Notes have terminated.

The company's cash, cash equivalents and marketable securities at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 are $1.8 billion 
and $2.3 billion, respectively, of which $1.5 billion at December 31, 2019 and $1.7 billion at December 31, 2018, was held by 
subsidiaries in foreign countries, including United States territories. 

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The Act required companies to pay a one-time transition tax on the untaxed earnings of foreign subsidiaries (see Note 10 - Income 
Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further details of The Act).  Upon actual repatriation, such earnings could be 
subject to withholding taxes, foreign and / or U.S. state income taxes, and taxes resulting from the impact of foreign currency 
movements.  The Act also introduced a 100 percent dividends received deduction regarding earnings of foreign subsidiaries.  The 
cash held by foreign subsidiaries is generally used to finance the subsidiaries' operational activities and future foreign investments.  
At December 31, 2019, management believed that sufficient liquidity is available in the U.S. 

(Dollars in millions)
Cash provided by (used for) operating activities $

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

1,070 $

483 $

3,674 $

(3,949)

Cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $1,070 million compared to $483 million for the 
year ended December 31, 2018.  The increase in cash provided by operating activities was primarily driven by lower pension 
contributions in 2019, as a result of the company’s 2018 discretionary pension contribution, and a decrease in integration and 
separation costs, partially offset by the net impact of lower net income and working capital changes as a result of the Internal 
Reorganizations and Business Realignments in 2019.

Cash provided by operating activities was $3,674 million for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, primarily driven 
by Corteva's seasonal cash flows and a tax refund related to voluntary pension contributions made in the Predecessor period, 
partially offset by transaction costs and the PFOA multi-district litigation settlement, which was primarily paid in September.

Cash used for operating activities was $(3,949) million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, primarily driven by 
pension contributions of $3,024 million, Corteva's seasonal cash flows, transaction costs and tax payments, partially offset by 
earnings.

(Dollars in millions)

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

Cash (used for) provided by investing activities

$

(904) $

(505) $

3,678 $

(2,382)

Cash used for investing activities was $(904) million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $(505) million for the 
year ended December 31, 2018, primarily due to a decrease in net proceeds from sales and maturities of investments, partially 
offset by a reduction in capital expenditures as a result of the Internal Reorganizations and Business Realignments in 2019 and an 
increase in proceeds from sales of property, businesses and consolidated companies.  

Cash provided by investing activities was $3,678 million for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, primarily driven 
by approximately $1,200 million of cash received for the FMC Transactions, approximately $1,100 million of cash received for 
the DAS Divested Ag Business (see Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for 
additional information) and net proceeds from investments, partially offset by capital expenditures.

Cash used for investing activities was $(2,382) million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, primarily driven by net 
purchases of investments, capital expenditures, payments for the acquisition of Granular and net payments from foreign currency 
contracts, partially offset by proceeds from the sale of property and businesses.

Capital expenditures totaled $1,163 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, $1,501 million for the year ended December 
31, 2018, $499 million for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and $687 million for the period January 1 through 
August 31, 2017. The company expects 2020 capital expenditures to be between $500 million and $600 million.

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Part II

(Dollars in millions)
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities $

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

(2,929) $

(2,624) $

(3,607) $

5,632

Cash used for financing activities was $(2,929) million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $(2,624) million for 
the year ended December 31, 2018.  The change was due to repayments of commercial paper and long-term debt and transfers of 
cash to DowDuPont in connection with the Internal Reorganization and Business Realignments in 2019, partially offset by a net 
increase in contributions from Dow and DowDuPont, primarily for repayment of long-term debt, and a decrease in distributions 
to Dow and DowDuPont which were used to fund a portion of DowDuPont’s dividend payments, and in 2018 to fund a portion 
of DowDuPont’s share repurchases.

Cash used for financing activities was $(3,607) million for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, primarily driven 
by repayments of commercial paper, distributions to Dow and DowDuPont and dividends paid to Historical DuPont shareholders, 
partially offset by borrowings under the Term Loan.  Dividend payments to shareholders of Historical DuPont common stock 
included a third quarter 2017 dividend declared for common stockholders of record July 31, 2017 and paid in September 2017. 

Cash provided by financing activities was $5,632 million for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, primarily driven by 
a debt offering in May of 2017 as well as borrowings from commercial paper, the Repurchase Facility, and the Term Loan Facility, 
partially offset by dividends paid to stockholders.

In June 2019, the company's Board of Directors authorized a common stock dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on September 
13, 2019, to shareholders of record on July 31, 2019.  In October 2019, the company's Board of Directors authorized a common
stock dividend of $0.13 per share, payable on December 18, 2019, to shareholders of record on November 29, 2019.

On June 26, 2019, the company announced that the Board of Directors authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program to purchase 
Corteva, Inc.'s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, without an expiration date.  The program is expected to be completed in 
three years.  During 2019, the company purchased and retired 824,000 shares for a total cost of $25 million.  See Note 19 - 
Stockholders' Equity, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to the share buyback plan.

EID Liquidity Discussion
As discussed in Note 1 - Basis of Presentation, to the EID Consolidated Financial Statements, EID is a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. 
and continues to be a reporting company, subject to the requirements of the Exchange Act.  The below relates to EID only and is 
presented to provide a Liquidity discussion, only for the differences between EID and Corteva, Inc.

Cash provided by operating activities
EID’s cash provided by operating activities for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $996 million compared to $483 million
for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The increase was primarily driven by the items noted on page 63, under the header “Cash 
provided by (used for) operating activities,” partially offset by interest incurred on the related party loan between EID and Corteva, 
Inc.  

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Cash used for financing activities
EID’s cash used for financing activities was $(2,855) million for the year ended December 31, 2019 compared to $(2,624) million
for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The change was due to repayments of commercial paper and long-term debt, transfers of 
cash to DowDuPont in connection with the Internal Reorganization and Business Realignments in 2019, and a net decrease in 
contributions from Dow and DuPont, primarily for repayment of long-term debt, partially offset by proceeds received from the 
related party loan between EID and Corteva, Inc., and a decrease in distributions to Dow and DowDuPont which were used to 
fund a portion of DowDuPont’s dividend payments, and in 2018 to fund a portion of DowDuPont’s share repurchases. 

See Note 2 - Related Party Transactions, to the EID Consolidated Financial Statements for further information on the related party 
loan between EID and Corteva, Inc.

Critical Accounting Estimates
The company's significant accounting policies are more fully described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, 
to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Management believes that the application of these policies on a consistent basis enables 
the company to provide the users of the financial statements with useful and reliable information about the company's operating 
results and financial condition.

The preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") 
in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts, including, 
but not limited to, receivable and inventory valuations, impairment of tangible and intangible assets, long-term employee benefit 
obligations, income taxes, environmental matters and litigation. Management's estimates are based on historical experience, facts 
and circumstances available at the time and various other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable. The company reviews 
these matters and reflects changes in estimates as appropriate. Management believes that the following represent some of the more 
critical judgment areas in the application of the company's accounting policies which could have a material effect on the company's 
financial position, liquidity or results of operations.

Pension Plans and Other Post Employment Benefits
Accounting for employee benefit plans involves numerous assumptions and estimates. Discount rate and expected return on plan 
assets  are  two  critical  assumptions  in  measuring  the  cost  and  benefit  obligation  of  the  company's  pension  and  OPEB  plans. 
Management reviews these two key assumptions when plans are re-measured. These and other assumptions are updated periodically 
to reflect the actual experience and expectations on a plan specific basis as appropriate. As permitted by GAAP, actual results that 
differ from the assumptions are accumulated on a plan by plan basis and to the extent that such differences exceed 10 percent of 
the greater of the plan's benefit obligation or the applicable plan assets, the excess is amortized over the average remaining service 
period of active employees or the average remaining life expectancy of the inactive participants if all or almost all of a plan’s 
participants are inactive.

Substantially all of the company's benefit obligation for pensions and OPEB are attributable to the benefit plans in the U.S. In the 
U.S., the single equivalent discount rate is developed by matching the expected cash flow of the benefit plans to a yield curve 
constructed from a portfolio of high quality fixed-income instruments provided by the plans' actuaries as of the measurement date. 
The company measures the service and interest cost components utilizing a full yield curve approach by applying the specific spot 
rates along the yield curve used in the determination of the benefit obligation to the relevant projected cash flows. For non-U.S. 
benefit plans, historically the company utilized prevailing long-term high quality corporate bond indices to determine the discount 
rate, applicable to each country, at the measurement date. 

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Within the U.S., the company establishes strategic asset allocation percentage targets and appropriate benchmarks for significant 
asset classes with the aim of achieving a prudent balance between return and risk. Strategic asset allocations in other countries are 
selected in accordance with the laws and practices of those countries. Where appropriate, asset-liability studies are also taken into 
consideration. The long-term expected return on plan assets in the U.S. is based upon historical real returns (net of inflation) for 
the asset classes covered by the investment policy, expected performance, and projections of inflation and interest rates over the 
long-term period during which benefits are payable to plan participants. Consistent with prior years, the long-term expected return 
on plan assets in the U.S. reflects the asset allocation of the plan and the effect of the company's active management of the plan's 
assets. In connection with pension contributions of $2,900 million to its principal U.S. pension plan for the period of January 1, 
2017 through August 31, 2017, an investment policy study was completed for the principal U.S. pension plan. The study resulted 
in new target asset allocations for the U.S. pension plan with resulting changes to the expected return on plan assets. The long-
term rate of return on assets decreased from 8.00 percent for the Predecessor period to 6.25 percent for the Successor period in 
2017.

In determining annual expense for the principal U.S. pension plan, the company uses a market-related value of assets rather than 
its fair value. Accordingly, there may be a lag in recognition of changes in market valuation. As a result, changes in the fair value 
of assets are not immediately reflected in the company's calculation of net periodic pension cost.  Generally, the market-related 
value of assets is calculated by averaging market returns over 36 months, however, as a result of the Merger, for the Successor 
periods,  the  market-related  value  of  assets  was  calculated  by  averaging  market  returns  from  September  1,  2017  through  the 
respective year ends.

The following table shows the market-related value and fair value of plan assets for the principal U.S. pension plan:

(Dollars in billions)

Market-related value of assets
Fair value of plan assets 

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

December 31, 2017

$

16.4 $

16.6

16.6 $

15.7

16.6

16.7

For plans other than the principal U.S. pension plan, pension expense is determined using the fair value of assets. 

The following table highlights the potential impact on the company's pre-tax earnings due to changes in certain key assumptions 
with respect to the company's pension and OPEB plans, based on assets and liabilities at December 31, 2019:

Pre-tax Earnings Benefit (Charge)

(Dollars in millions)

Discount rate

Expected rate of return on plan assets

1/4 Percentage
Point
Increase

1/4 Percentage
Point
Decrease

$

(35) $
40

28
(40)

Additional information with respect to pension and OPEB expenses, liabilities and assumptions is discussed under "Long-term 
Employee Benefits" beginning on page 72 and in Note 20 - Pension Plans and Other Post Employment Benefits, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements.

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Environmental Matters
Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability 
can  be  reasonably  estimated.  At  December  31,  2019,  the  company  had  accrued  obligations  of  $336  million  for  probable 
environmental remediation and restoration costs, including $51 million for the remediation of Superfund sites.  As remediation 
activities vary substantially in duration and cost from site to site, it is difficult to develop precise estimates of future site remediation 
costs. The company's estimates are based on a number of factors, including the complexity of the geology, the nature and extent 
of contamination, the type of remedy, the outcome of discussions with regulatory agencies and other Potentially Responsible 
Parties ("PRPs") at multi-party sites and the number of and financial viability of other PRPs. Therefore, considerable uncertainty 
exists with respect to environmental remediation and costs, and, under adverse changes in circumstances, it is reasonably possible 
that the ultimate cost with respect to these particular matters could range up to $620 million above that amount. Consequently, it 
is reasonably possible that environmental remediation and restoration costs in excess of amounts accrued could have a material 
impact on the company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows.  It is the opinion of the company’s management, 
however, that the possibility is remote that costs in excess of the range disclosed will have a material impact on the company’s 
results  of  operations,  financial  condition  or  cash  flows.  For  further  discussion,  see  Environmental  Matters  in  Management’s 
Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and Note 3 - Recent Accounting Guidance, and Note 
18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Legal Contingencies
The company's results of operations could be affected by significant litigation adverse to the company, including product liability 
claims, patent infringement and antitrust claims, and claims for third party property damage or personal injury stemming from 
alleged environmental torts.  The company records accruals for legal matters when the information available indicates that it is 
probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the loss can be reasonably estimated.  Management makes adjustments 
to these accruals to reflect the impact and status of negotiations, settlements, rulings, advice of counsel and other information and 
events that may pertain to a particular matter.  Predicting the outcome of claims and lawsuits and estimating related costs and 
exposure involves substantial uncertainties that could cause actual costs to vary materially from estimates.  In making determinations 
of likely outcomes of litigation matters, management considers many factors.  These factors include, but are not limited to, the 
nature of specific claims including unasserted claims, the company's experience with similar types of claims, the jurisdiction in 
which  the  matter  is  filed,  input  from  outside  legal  counsel,  the  likelihood  of  resolving  the  matter  through  alternative  dispute 
resolution mechanisms, and the matter's current status.  Considerable judgment is required in determining whether to establish a 
litigation accrual when an adverse judgment is rendered against the company in a court proceeding.  In such situations, the company 
will not recognize a loss if, based upon a thorough review of all relevant facts and information, management believes that it is 
probable that the pending judgment will be successfully overturned on appeal.  A detailed discussion of significant litigation matters 
is contained in Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

Indemnification Assets 
The company has entered into various agreements where the company is indemnified for certain liabilities by DuPont, Dow, and 
Chemours.  The term of this indemnification is generally indefinite and includes defense costs and expenses, as well as monetary 
and non-monetary settlements and judgments.  In connection with the recognition of liabilities related to these matters, the company 
records an indemnification asset when recovery is deemed probable.  In assessing the probability of recovery, the company considers 
the contractual rights under the separation agreements and any potential credit risk.  Future events, such as potential disputes 
related to recovery as well as the solvency of DuPont, Dow, and / or Chemours, could cause the indemnification assets to have a 
lower value than anticipated and recorded.  The company evaluates the recovery of the indemnification assets recorded when 
events or changes in circumstances indicate the carrying values may not be fully recoverable. See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other 
Transactions, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information related to indemnifications.

Income Taxes 
The breadth of the company's operations and the global complexity of tax regulations require assessments of uncertainties and 
judgments in estimating taxes the company will ultimately pay. The final taxes paid are dependent upon many factors, including 
negotiations with taxing authorities in various jurisdictions, outcomes of tax litigation and resolution of disputes arising from 
federal, state and international tax audits in the normal course of business. The resolution of these uncertainties may result in 
adjustments  to  the  company's  tax  assets  and  tax  liabilities.  It  is  reasonably  possible  that  changes  to  the  company’s  global 
unrecognized tax benefits could be significant; however, due to the uncertainty regarding the timing of completion of audits and 
possible outcomes, a current estimate of the range of increases or decreases that may occur within the next twelve months cannot 
be made.

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Deferred income taxes result from differences between the financial and tax basis of the company's assets and liabilities and are 
adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when changes are enacted. Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax 
assets when it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. Significant judgment is required in evaluating the need 
for and magnitude of appropriate valuation allowances against deferred tax assets. The realization of these assets is dependent on 
generating future taxable income, as well as successful implementation of various tax planning strategies. For example, changes 
in facts and circumstances that alter the probability that the company will realize deferred tax assets could result in recording a 
valuation allowance, thereby reducing the deferred tax asset and generating a deferred tax expense in the relevant period. In some 
situations, these changes could be material.  See Note 10 - Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional 
information.

At December 31, 2019, the company had a net deferred tax liability balance of $633 million, inclusive of a valuation allowance 
of $457 million.  Realization of deferred tax assets is expected to occur over an extended period of time. As a result, changes in 
tax laws, assumptions with respect to future taxable income, and tax planning strategies could result in adjustments to deferred 
tax assets. See Note 10 - Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional details related to the deferred tax 
liability balance.

Valuation of Assets and Impairment Considerations
The assets and liabilities of acquired businesses are measured at their estimated fair values at the dates of acquisition. The excess 
of the purchase price over the estimated fair value of the net assets acquired, including identified intangibles, is recorded as goodwill. 
The determination and allocation of fair value to the assets acquired and liabilities assumed is based on various assumptions and 
valuation methodologies requiring considerable management judgment, including estimates based on historical information, current 
market data and future expectations. The principal assumptions utilized in the company's valuation methodologies include revenue 
growth rates, operating margin estimates, royalty rates, and discount rates. Although the estimates are deemed reasonable by 
management based on information available at the dates of acquisition, those estimates are inherently uncertain.

Assessment  of  the  potential  impairment  of  goodwill,  other  intangible  assets,  property,  plant  and  equipment,  investments  in 
nonconsolidated affiliates, and other assets is an integral part of the company's normal ongoing review of operations.  Testing for 
potential impairment of these assets is significantly dependent on numerous assumptions and reflects management's best estimates 
at a particular point in time.  The dynamic economic environment in which the company's segments operate, and key economic 
and business assumptions with respect to projected selling prices, market growth and inflation rates, can significantly affect the 
outcome of impairment tests.  Estimates based on these assumptions may differ significantly from actual results.  Changes in 
factors and assumptions used in assessing potential impairments can have a significant impact on the existence and magnitude of 
impairments, as well as the time in which such impairments are recognized. In addition, the company continually reviews its 
portfolio of assets to ensure they are achieving their greatest potential and are aligned with the company's growth strategy.  Strategic 
decisions involving a particular group of assets may trigger an assessment of the recoverability of the related assets. Such an 
assessment could result in impairment losses.

The company performs its annual goodwill impairment assessment during the fourth quarter at the reporting unit level which is 
defined as the operating segment or one level below the operating segment. One level below the operating segment, or component, 
is a business in which discrete financial information is available and regularly reviewed by segment management. The company 
aggregates certain components into reporting units based on economic similarities.  As a result of the Internal Reorganizations and 
Realignments,  the  company changed its reportable segments to  seed  and  crop  protection  to  reflect  the  manner  in  which  the 
company's  chief  operating  decision  maker  assesses  performance  and  allocates  resources.  The  change  in  reportable  segments 
resulted in changes to the company's reporting units for goodwill impairment testing to align with the level at which discrete 
financial information is available for review by management.  The company’s reporting units include seed, crop protection and 
digital.    In  connection  with  the  change  in  reportable  segments  and  reporting  units,  goodwill  was  reassigned  from  the  former 
agriculture reporting unit to the seed, crop protection and digital reporting units using a relative fair value allocation approach. 

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For purposes of the annual goodwill impairment test, the company has the option to first perform qualitative testing to determine 
whether it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value.  Qualitative factors assessed 
at the company level include, but are not limited to, GDP growth rates, long-term commodity prices, equity and credit market 
activity, discount rates, foreign exchange rates, and overall financial performance.  Qualitative factors assessed at the reporting 
unit level include, but are not limited to, changes in industry and market structure, competitive environments, planned capacity 
and new product launches, cost factors such as raw material prices, and financial performance of the reporting unit.  If the company 
chooses not to complete a qualitative assessment for a given reporting unit or if the initial assessment indicates that it is more 
likely than not that the carrying value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, additional quantitative testing is required.

If additional quantitative testing is required, the reporting unit’s fair value is compared with its carrying amount, and an impairment 
charge, if any, is recognized for the amount by which the carrying amount exceeds the reporting unit’s fair value. The company 
determined fair values for each of the reporting units using the income approach or market approach. 

Under the income approach, fair value is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an 
appropriate risk-adjusted rate. The company uses its internal forecasts to estimate future cash flows and includes an estimate of 
long-term future growth rates based on its most recent views of the long-term outlook for each reporting unit. Actual results may 
differ from those assumed in the company’s forecasts. The company derives its discount rates using a capital asset pricing model 
and analyzing published rates for industries relevant to its reporting units to estimate the cost of equity financing. The company 
uses discount rates that are commensurate with the risks and uncertainty inherent in the respective reporting units and in its internally 
developed forecasts. Discount rates used in the company’s reporting unit valuations ranged from 9.5% to 10.5%.  Under the market 
approach, the company uses metrics of publicly traded companies or historically completed transactions for comparable companies.

Estimating the fair value of reporting units requires the use of estimates and significant judgments that are based on a number of 
factors including actual operating results. It is reasonably possible that the judgments and estimates described above could change 
in future periods.  The company’s assets and liabilities were measured at fair value as of the date of the Merger, and as a result, 
any declines in projected cash flows or increases in discount rates could have a material, negative impact on the fair value of the 
company's reporting units and assets and therefore result in an impairment.  

As discussed above, in connection with the change in reportable segments and reporting units, the company performed a goodwill 
impairment analysis for the former agriculture reporting unit immediately prior to the realignment and the newly created reporting 
units immediately after the realignment.  The impairment analysis was performed using a discounted cash flow model (a form of 
the income approach), utilizing Level 3 unobservable inputs or a market approach. The company’s significant estimates in this 
analysis include, but are not limited to, future cash flow projections, the weighted average cost of capital, the terminal growth rate, 
and the tax rate. The company’s estimates of future cash flows are based on current regulatory and economic climates, recent 
operating results, and planned business strategy.  The company believes the current assumptions and estimates utilized are both 
reasonable and appropriate. Based on the goodwill impairment analysis performed both immediately prior to and immediately 
subsequent to the realignment, the company concluded the fair value of the former agriculture reporting unit and the newly created 
reporting units exceeded their carrying value, and no goodwill impairment charge was necessary.  

In the third quarter of 2019, and in connection with strategic product and portfolio reviews, the company determined that the fair 
value of certain intangible assets classified as developed technology, other intangible assets and IPR&D within the seed segment 
that primarily relate to heritage DAS intangibles previously acquired from Cooperativa Central de Pesquisa Agrícola's ("Coodetec")
was less than the carrying value due to the company’s focus on advancing more competitive products and eliminating redundancy 
and complexity across the breeding programs.  As a result, the company recorded a pre-tax, non-cash intangible asset impairment 
charge of $54 million ($41 million after-tax).  The key assumptions used in determining the fair value of these intangibles involve 
management judgment and estimates relating to future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual 
cash flows.  Refer to Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, 
and Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

In the fourth quarter of 2019, quantitative testing was performed on all of the company’s reporting units. Based on the results of 
the quantitative testing, the estimated fair value of each of the reporting units exceeded their carrying values. For the seed reporting 
unit, the excess fair value over carrying value is approximately 12%, and therefore carries a higher risk of impairment charges in 
future periods.  The dynamic economic environments in which the company's diversified product lines operate, and key economic 
and  product  line  assumptions  with  respect  to  projected  selling  prices,  product  mix,  market  growth  and  inflation  rates,  can 
significantly affect the outcome of impairment tests. Estimates based on these assumptions may differ significantly from actual 
results. Changes in factors, circumstances and assumptions used in assessing potential impairments can have a significant impact 
on the existence and magnitude of impairments, as well as the time in which such impairments are recognized. 

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the company also performed an impairment test on indefinite-lived intangibles and determined that 
the fair value of certain IPR&D assets had declined as a result of the company’s decision to accelerate the ramp up of the Enlist 
E3TM trait platform in the company’s soybean portfolio mix across all brands over the next five years with minimal use of the 
Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® traits thereafter for the remaining term of the non-exclusive license with 
the Monsanto Company.  This resulted in the company concluding that the recoverability of certain IPR&D projects associated 
with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® were impaired, resulting in a pre-tax, non-cash impairment charge of $90 million ($69 million
after-tax).  Refer to Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, and 
Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for more information.

The company’s goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles for the seed reporting unit at December 31, 2019 is shown below (in 
millions):

Reporting Unit

Seed

Goodwill

Indefinite-Lived
Intangible Assets

$

5,417 $

1,881

Prepaid Royalties
The company’s seed segment currently has certain third-party biotechnology trait license agreements, which require up-front and 
variable payments subject to the licensor meeting certain conditions. These payments are reflected as other current assets and other 
assets and are amortized to cost of goods sold as seeds containing the respective trait technology are utilized over the term of the 
license. The rate of royalty amortization expense recognized is based on the company’s strategic plans which include various 
assumptions and estimates including product portfolio, market dynamics, farmer preferences, growth rates and projected planted 
acres. Changes in factors and assumptions included in the strategic plans, including potential changes to the product portfolio in 
favor of internally developed biotechnology, could impact the rate of recognition of the relevant prepaid royalty.  

At December 31, 2019, the balance of prepaid royalties reflected in other current assets and other assets was $440 million and 
$794 million, respectively.  The majority of the balance of prepaid royalties relates to the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, 
Pioneer Hi-Bred International, Inc.’s (“Pioneer”) non-exclusive license in the United States and Canada for the Monsanto Company's 
Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® glyphosate tolerance trait and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® glyphosate and dicamba tolerance 
trait for soybeans (“Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement”).  The prepaid royalty asset relates to a series of up-front, fixed and 
variable royalty payments to utilize the traits in Pioneer’s soybean product mix.  The company’s historical expectation has been 
that the technology licensed under the Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement would be used as the primary herbicide tolerance 
trait  platform  in  the  Pioneer®  brand  soybean  through  the  term  of  the  agreement.    DAS  and  MS Technologies,  L.L.C.  jointly 
developed and own the Enlist E3TM herbicide tolerance trait for soybeans which provides tolerance to 2, 4-D choline in Enlist Duo®
and Enlist One® herbicides, as well as glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides.  In connection with the validation of breeding plans 
and large-scale product development timelines, during the fourth quarter of 2019, the company is accelerating the ramp up of the 
Enlist E3TM trait platform in the company’s soybean portfolio mix across all brands, including Pioneer® brands, over the next five 
years.   During the ramp-up period, the company is expected to significantly reduce the volume of products with the Roundup 
Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® herbicide tolerance traits beginning in 2021, with expected minimal use of the trait 
platform thereafter for the remainder of the Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement (the “Transition Plan”).  The rate of royalty 
expense is therefore expected to significantly increase through higher amortization of the prepaid royalty as fewer seeds containing 
the respective trait are expected to be utilized.

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In connection with the departure from these traits in the company's product portfolio, beginning January 1, 2020 the company will 
present and disclose the accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense as a component of restructuring and asset related charges 
- net in the Consolidated Statement of Operations. The accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense will represent the difference 
between the rate of amortization based on the revised number of units expected to contain the Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and 
Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® trait technology and the per unit cash rate per the Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement.  The non-cash 
accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense estimated for 2020 is approximately $160 million, aggregating to approximately 
$500 million over the next five years.  

Further changes in factors and assumptions associated with usage of the trait platform licensed under the Roundup Ready 2 License 
Agreement, including the Transition Plan, could further impact the rate of recognition of the prepaid royalty and statement of 
operations presentation of the accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense. 

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements 
Certain Guarantee Contracts
Information with respect to the company's guarantees is included in Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the 
Consolidated  Financial  Statements.  Historically,  the  company  has  not  had  to  make  significant  payments  to  satisfy  guarantee 
obligations; however, the company believes it has the financial resources to satisfy these guarantees.

Contractual Obligations
Information related to the company's significant contractual obligations is summarized in the following table:

(Dollars in millions)
Operating lease and finance lease obligations1

Expected cumulative cash requirements 
     for interest payments through maturity

Long-term debt
Purchase obligations2

Information technology infrastructure & services

Raw material obligations

Other

Total purchase obligations
Other liabilities1,3

Pension and other post employment benefits

Workers' compensation

Environmental remediation
License agreements4
Other5

Total other long-term liabilities
Total contractual obligations6

Total at
December 31, 2019

2020

2021-2022

2023-2024

2025 and
beyond

Payments Due In

$

658 $

158 $

216 $

116 $

37

111

31

1,868

85

1,984

6,664

70

336

673

223

7,966

2

1

17

485

51

553

298

9

127

159

42

635

4

1

14

880

17

911

526

26

126

302

54

4

—

—

374

17

391

14

50

156

44

1,300

4,540

168

27

109

—

129

—

129

21

33

56

83

4,733

5,166

$

10,756 $

1,349 $

2,166 $

2,075 $

1,034

1,564

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

6. 

Included in the Consolidated Financial Statements. 
Represents enforceable and legally binding agreements in excess of $1 million to purchase goods or services that specify fixed or minimum quantities; fixed, 
minimum or variable price provisions; and the approximate timing of the agreement.
The company's contractual obligations do not reflect an offset for recoveries associated with indemnifications by Chemours, Dow, and DuPont in accordance 
with the Chemours Separation Agreement and the Separation Agreement (related to the Corteva Distribution), respectively.  Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures 
and Other Transactions, and Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional detail related to the 
indemnifications.
Represents undiscounted remaining payments under Pioneer license agreements ($643 million on a discounted basis). 
Primarily represents employee-related benefits other than pensions and other post employment benefits and asset retirement obligations.
Due to uncertainty regarding the completion of tax audits and possible outcomes, the timing of certain payments of obligations related to unrecognized tax 
benefits cannot be made and have been excluded from the table above. See Note 10 - Income Taxes, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for additional 
detail.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

The company expects to meet its contractual obligations through its normal sources of liquidity and believes it has the financial 
resources to satisfy the contractual obligations that arise in the ordinary course of business. 

Long-term Employee Benefits 
The company has various obligations to its employees and retirees. The company maintains retirement-related programs in many 
countries that have a long-term impact on the company's earnings and cash flows. These plans are typically defined benefit pension 
plans, as well as medical, dental and life insurance benefits for pensioners and survivors and disability benefits for employees 
(other post employment benefits or OPEB plans). Substantially all of the company's worldwide benefit obligation for pensions 
and essentially all of the company's worldwide OPEB obligations are attributable to the U.S. benefit plans. 

Pension coverage for employees of the company's non-U.S. consolidated subsidiaries is provided, to the extent deemed appropriate, 
through separate plans. The company regularly explores alternative solutions to meet its global pension obligations in the most 
cost  effective  manner  possible  as  demographics,  life  expectancy  and  country-specific  pension  funding  rules  change.  Where 
permitted by applicable law, the company reserves the right to change, modify or discontinue its plans that provide pension, medical, 
dental, life insurance and disability benefits.

Benefits under defined benefit pension plans are based primarily on years of service and employees' pay near retirement.  In 
November 2016, the company announced changes to the U.S. pension and OPEB plans. The company froze the pay and service 
amounts used to calculate pension benefits for active employees who participate in the U.S. pension plans on November 30, 2018. 
Therefore, as of November 30, 2018, active employees participating in the U.S. pension plans will not accrue additional benefits 
for future service and eligible compensation received. In addition to the changes to the U.S. pension plans, OPEB eligible employees 
who will be under the age of 50 as of November 30, 2018 will not receive post-retirement medical, dental and life insurance 
benefits.  The majority of employees hired in the U.S. on or after January 1, 2007 are not eligible to participate in the pension and 
post-retirement medical, dental and life insurance plans, but receive benefits in the defined contribution plans.

Pension benefits are paid primarily from trust funds established to comply with applicable laws and regulations.  The actuarial 
assumptions and procedures utilized are reviewed periodically by the plans' actuaries to provide reasonable assurance that there 
will be adequate funds for the payment of benefits. The company did not make contributions to the principal U.S. pension plan 
for the year ended December 31, 2019. 

Funding for each pension plan other than the principal U.S. pension plan is governed by the rules of the sovereign country in which 
it operates. Thus, there is not necessarily a direct correlation between pension funding and pension expense. In general, however, 
improvements in plans' funded status tends to moderate subsequent funding needs. The company contributed $39 million, $103 
million, $34 million and $67 million to its funded pension plans other than the principal U.S. pension plan for the year ended 
December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period 
January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.

U.S. pension benefits that exceed federal limitations are covered by separate unfunded plans and these benefits are paid to pensioners 
and survivors from operating cash flows. The company's remaining pension plans with no plan assets are paid from operating cash 
flows. The company made benefit payments of $82 million, $111 million, $35 million and $57 million to its unfunded plans for 
the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and 
the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.

The company's OPEB plans are unfunded and the cost of the approved claims is paid from operating cash flows. Pre-tax cash 
requirements to cover actual net claims costs and related administrative expenses were $202 million, $216 million, $59 million 
and $166 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively. Changes in cash requirements reflect the net 
impact of higher per capita health care costs, demographic changes, plan amendments and changes in participant premiums, co-
pays and deductibles.

In 2020, the company expects to contribute approximately $60 million to its pension plans other than the principal U.S. pension 
plan, and about $240 million for its OPEB plans. The company is evaluating potential discretionary contributions in 2020 to the 
principal U.S. pension plan, that could reduce a portion of the underfunded benefit obligation. Any discretionary contributions 
depend on various factors including market conditions and tax deductible limits.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

The company's income can be significantly affected by pension and defined contribution benefits as well as OPEB costs. The 
following table summarizes the extent to which the company's loss from continuing operations before income taxes for the year 
ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period 
January 1 through August 31, 2017 was affected by pre-tax charges related to long-term employee benefits:

(Dollars in millions)

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

Net periodic benefit (credit) cost - pension and OPEB

Defined contributions

Long-term employee benefit plan (credit) charges -
continuing operations

$

$

(163) $
115

(186) $
117

(48) $

(69) $

(71) $
41

(30) $

349

55

404

The above (credit) charges for pension and OPEB are determined as of the beginning of each period.  Long-term employee credits 
were $(48) million for the year ended December 31, 2019 and $(69) million for the year ended December 31, 2018.  The change 
is due to decrease in expected return on plan assets.

Activities for the period ended December 31, 2018 and for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 benefited from 
the absence of the amortization of net losses from accumulated other comprehensive loss.  See "Pension Plans and Other Post 
Employment  Benefits"  under  the  Critical Accounting  Estimates  section  beginning  on  page 65  of  this  report  for  additional 
information on determining annual expense.

For 2020, long-term employee benefits credit from continuing operations is expected to increase by about $180 million. The 
increase is mainly due to lower interest cost.

Environmental Matters
The  company  operates  global  manufacturing,  product  handling  and  distribution  facilities  that  are  subject  to  a  broad  array  of 
environmental laws and regulations.  Such rules are subject to change by the implementing governmental agency, and the company 
monitors these changes closely.  Company policy requires that all operations fully meet or exceed legal and regulatory requirements. 
In addition, the company implements voluntary programs to reduce air emissions, minimize the generation of hazardous waste, 
decrease the volume of water use and discharges, increase the efficiency of energy use and reduce the generation of persistent, 
bioaccumulative and toxic materials. Management has noted a global upward trend in the amount and complexity of proposed 
chemicals regulation.  The costs to comply with complex environmental laws and regulations, as well as internal voluntary programs 
and goals, are significant and will continue to be significant for the foreseeable future.

Pre-tax environmental expenses charged to income from continuing operations before income taxes are summarized below: 

(Dollars in millions)

Environmental operating costs

Environmental remediation costs

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019
$

136 $

$

29

165 $

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Period
September 1 through
December 31, 2017

For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

142 $

48

190 $

51 $

16

67 $

67

51

118

About 85 percent of total pre-tax environmental operating costs charged to income from continuing operations for the year ended 
December 31, 2019 resulted from operations in the U.S. Based on existing facts and circumstances, management does not believe 
that year-over-year changes, if any, in environmental operating costs charged to current operations will have a material impact on 
the company's financial position, liquidity or results of operations. Annual expenditures in the near term are not expected to vary 
significantly from the range of such expenditures experienced in the past few years. Longer term, expenditures are subject to 
considerable uncertainty and may fluctuate significantly. 

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OPERATIONS, continued 

Environmental Operating Costs 
As a result of its operations, the company incurs costs for pollution abatement activities including waste collection and disposal, 
installation and maintenance of air pollution controls and wastewater treatment, emissions testing and monitoring, and obtaining 
permits.  The  company  also  incurs  costs  related  to  environmental  related  research  and  development  activities  including 
environmental field and treatment studies as well as toxicity and degradation testing to evaluate the environmental impact of 
products and raw materials. 

Remediation Accrual 
Changes in the remediation accrual balance are summarized below:

(Dollars in millions)

Balance at December 31, 2017

Remediation payments
Net increase in remediation accrual 1
Net change, indemnification 2
Balance at December 31, 2018

Remediation payments
Net increase in remediation accrual 1
Net change, indemnification 2
Balance at December 31, 2019

$

$

$

457
(55)
48
(52)
398
(49)
29
(42)
336

Excludes indemnified remediation obligations.

1. 
2.  Represents the net change in indemnified remediation obligations based on activity as well as the removal from EID's accrued remediation liabilities 
of obligations that have been fully transferred to Chemours and DuPont. Pursuant to the Chemours Separation Agreement and the Corteva Separation 
Agreement, as discussed in Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, and Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements, EID is indemnified by Chemours and DuPont for certain environmental matters.

Considerable uncertainty exists with respect to environmental remediation costs, and, under adverse changes in circumstances, 
the potential liability may range up to $620 million above the amount accrued as of December 31, 2019.  However, based on 
existing facts and circumstances, management does not believe that any loss, in excess of amounts accrued, related to remediation 
activities at any individual site will have a material impact on the financial position, liquidity or results of operations of the company. 

The above noted $336 million accrued obligations includes the following:

(In millions)
Environmental Remediation Stray Liabilities

Chemours related obligations - subject to indemnity1,2
Other discontinued or divested businesses obligations1

Environmental remediation liabilities primarily related to DuPont - 
subject to indemnity from DuPont2

Environmental remediation liabilities not subject to indemnity

As of December 31, 2019

Indemnification
Asset

Accrual 
balance3

Potential exposure 
above amount 
accrued3

$

$

167 $

—

167 $

91

35

—

35

43

202 $

336 $

285

221

60

54

620

Total
1. 

2. 

3. 

Represents liabilities that are subject the $200 million thresholds and sharing arrangements as discussed on page F-61, under Corteva Separation Agreement.
The company has recorded an indemnification asset related to these accruals, including $30 million related to the Superfund sites.
Accrual balance represents management’s best estimate of the costs of remediation and restoration, although it is reasonably possible that the potential 
exposure, as indicated, could range above the amounts accrued, as there are inherent uncertainties in these estimates.

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OPERATIONS, continued 

As of December 31, 2019, the company has been notified of potential liability under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, 
Compensation and Liability Act ("Superfund") or similar state laws at about 500 sites around the U.S., including approximately 
140 sites for which the company does not believe it has liability based on current information. Active remediation is under way 
at 70 of the 500 sites. In addition, the company has resolved its liability at approximately 210 sites, either by completing remedial 
actions with other PRPs or by participating in "de minimis buyouts" with other PRPs whose waste, like the company's, represented 
only a small fraction of the total waste present at a site. The company received notice of potential liability at 2 new sites during 
2018 compared with 3 notices in 2017.  There were no new notices in 2019.

Environmental Capital Expenditures 
Capital expenditures for environmental projects, either required by law or necessary to meet the company’s internal environmental 
goals, were approximately $13 million for the year ended December 31, 2019. The company currently estimates expenditures for 
environmental-related capital projects to be approximately $8 million in 2020.

Climate Change
The company believes that climate change is an important global environmental concern that presents risks and opportunities. The 
Board of Directors maintains oversight of these risks and opportunities. Management regularly assesses and manages climate-
related issues. 

The company completed a non-financial materiality assessment and identified short-, medium- and long-term climate-related risks 
and opportunities. The results of this assessment are integrated into the company’s businesses, strategy and financial planning. 

Continuing political and social attention to climate change and its impacts has resulted in regulatory and market-based approaches 
to limit greenhouse gas emissions. The company believes there is a way forward for sustainable climate change mitigation that 
both enables farmers to meet the demands of a growing population and secures the economic future for the vast majority of the 
world’s population who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.  

Extreme and volatile weather due to climate change may have an adverse impact on customers’ ability to use its products, potentially 
reducing sales volumes, revenues and margins. The company continuously evaluates opportunities for existing and new product 
and service offerings to meet the anticipated demands of climate-smart agriculture and mitigate the impact of extreme and volatile 
weather. 

Corteva is working to shrink its role in the emission of greenhouse gasses. The company is seeking ways to reduce its impact and 
providing tools and incentives for customers to do the same. Corteva champions climate positive agriculture, utilizing carbon 
storage and other means to remove more carbon from the atmosphere than it emits without sacrificing farmer productivity or 
ongoing profitability.  The company is developing metrics and targets that will be used to assess and manage material and relevant 
climate-related risks and opportunities. 

The company is committed to engaging with multiple stakeholders and partners around the globe who have innovative and actionable 
ideas to help safeguard the health and well-being of the planet and its people.  The company integrates processes for identifying, 
assessing and managing climate-related risk into its overall risk management. By doing more to address climate change today, the 
company is fortifying its ability to grow food, grow progress and build a sustainable industry that will help humanity thrive for 
generations to come.

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ITEM 7A.  QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

The company’s global operations are exposed to financial market risks relating to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates, 
commodity prices, and interest rates.  The company has established a variety of programs including the use of derivative instruments 
and other financial instruments to manage the exposure to financial market risks as to minimize volatility of financial results.  In 
the ordinary course of business, the company enters into derivative instruments to hedge its exposure to foreign currency and 
commodity price risks under established procedures and controls.  For additional information on these derivatives and related 
exposures, see Note 22 - Financial Instruments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements.  Decisions regarding whether or not to 
hedge a given commitment are made on a case-by-case basis, taking into consideration the amount and duration of the exposure, 
market volatility and economic trends. Foreign currency exchange contracts may be used, from time to time, to manage near-term 
foreign currency cash requirements.

Foreign Currency Exchange Rate Risks 
The  company  has  significant  international  operations  resulting  in  a  large  number  of  currency  transactions  that  result  from 
international sales, purchases, investments and borrowings.  The primary currencies for which the company has an exchange rate 
exposure are the Brazilian Real, European Euro ("EUR"), Canadian dollar and Indian rupee.  The company uses forward exchange 
contracts to offset its net exposures, by currency, related to the foreign currency denominated monetary assets and liabilities of its 
operations.  In addition to the contracts disclosed in Note 22 - Financial Instruments, to the Consolidated Financial Statements, 
from time to time, the company will enter into foreign currency exchange contracts to establish with certainty the U.S. dollar 
("USD") amount of future firm commitments denominated in a foreign currency.  

The following table illustrates the fair values of outstanding foreign currency contracts at December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the 
effect on fair values of a hypothetical adverse change in the foreign exchange rates that existed at December 31, 2019 and 2018. 
The sensitivities for foreign currency contracts are based on a 10 percent adverse change in foreign exchange rates.

(Dollars in millions)

2019

2018

2019

2018

Foreign currency contracts

$

(18) $

51 $

(296) $

(402)

Fair Value
(Liability)/Asset

Fair Value
Sensitivity

Since the company's risk management programs are highly effective, the potential loss in value for each risk management portfolio 
described above would be largely offset by changes in the value of the underlying exposure.

Concentration of Credit Risk 
The company maintains cash and cash equivalents, marketable securities, derivatives and certain other financial instruments with 
various financial institutions. These financial institutions are generally highly rated and geographically dispersed and the company 
has a policy to limit the dollar amount of credit exposure with any one institution.

As part of the company's financial risk management processes, it continuously evaluates the relative credit standing of all of the 
financial institutions that service Corteva and monitors actual exposures versus established limits. The company has not sustained 
credit losses from instruments held at financial institutions.

The company's sales are not materially dependent on any single customer. Credit risk associated with its receivables balance is 
representative of the geographic, industry and customer diversity associated with the company's global product lines.

The company also maintains strong credit controls in evaluating and granting customer credit. As a result, it may require that 
customers provide some type of financial guarantee in certain circumstances. Length of terms for customer credit varies by region.

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ITEM 8.  FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA 

The financial statements and supplementary data required by this Item are included herein, commencing on page F-1 of this report. 

ITEM  9.  CHANGES  IN AND  DISAGREEMENTS  WITH ACCOUNTANTS  ON ACCOUNTING AND  FINANCIAL 

DISCLOSURE

None.

ITEM 9A.  CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES 

Corteva, Inc.

a)        Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

The  company  maintains  a  system  of  disclosure  controls  and  procedures  to  give  reasonable  assurance  that  information 
required to be disclosed in the company's reports filed or submitted under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Exchange 
Act") is recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the 
Securities and Exchange Commission.  These controls and procedures also give reasonable assurance that information 
required to be disclosed in such reports is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding 
required disclosures.

As of December 31, 2019, the company's Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") and Chief Financial Officer ("CFO"), together 
with management, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of the company's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant 
to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.  Based on that evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these 
disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

The company completed the common control combination of the Dow Agrosciences (“DAS") business from DowDuPont 
on May 2, 2019. As a result, management has excluded from its assessment those disclosure controls and procedures of the 
DAS business as of December 31, 2019. The total assets of the DAS business that were excluded from the assessment 
represented approximately 20 percent of the company's total assets as of December 31, 2019. Total net sales from continuing 
operations  of  the  DAS  business  that  was  excluded  from  the  assessment  represented  approximately  40  percent  of  the 
company’s total net sales from continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.

b)                         Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in the company's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended 
December 31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, the company's internal control 
over financial reporting.

In connection with the separations and Corteva Distribution, there are several processes, policies, operations, technologies 
and information systems that were integrated following the Merger which have been replicated, transferred or separated. 
The company continues to take steps to ensure that adequate controls are designed and maintained throughout this transition 
period.

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E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

a)        Evaluation of Disclosure Controls and Procedures

EID maintains a system of disclosure controls and procedures to give reasonable assurance that information required to be 
disclosed  in  their  reports  filed  or  submitted  under  the  Securities  Exchange Act  of  1934  ("Exchange Act")  is  recorded, 
processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the rules and forms of the Securities and Exchange 
Commission.  These controls and procedures also give reasonable assurance that information required to be disclosed in 
such reports is accumulated and communicated to management to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosures.

As of December 31, 2019, EID's CEO and CFO, together with management, conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness 
of EID's disclosure controls and procedures pursuant to Rules 13a-15(e) and 15d-15(e) of the Exchange Act.  Based on that 
evaluation, the CEO and CFO concluded that these disclosure controls and procedures are effective.

EID completed the common control combination of the Dow Agrosciences (“DAS") business from DowDuPont on May 
2, 2019. As a result, management has excluded from its assessment those disclosure controls and procedures of the DAS 
business as of December 31, 2019. The total assets of the DAS business that were excluded from the assessment represented 
approximately 20 percent of EID's total assets as of December 31, 2019. Total net sales from continuing operations of the 
DAS business that was excluded from the assessment represented approximately 40 percent of EID’s total net sales from 
continuing operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.

b)                         Changes in Internal Control over Financial Reporting

There have been no changes in EID's internal control over financial reporting that occurred during the quarter ended December 
31, 2019 that have materially affected, or are reasonably likely to materially affect, EID's internal control over financial 
reporting.

In connection with the separations and Corteva Distribution, there are several processes, policies, operations, technologies 
and information systems that were integrated following the Merger which have been replicated, transferred or separated. 
EID continues to take steps to ensure that adequate controls are designed and maintained throughout this transition period.

ITEM 9B.  OTHER INFORMATION 

On June 1, 2019, Corteva, Inc. became an independent, publicly traded company through the previously announced separation 
(the “Separation”) of the agriculture business of DowDuPont Inc. (“DowDuPont”).  The separation was effectuated through a pro 
rata distribution of all of the then-issued and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Corteva, Inc., 
which was then a wholly-owned subsidiary of DowDuPont, to holders of record of DowDuPont common stock as of the close of 
business on May 24, 2019.  The Separation is intended to qualify as a tax-free spinoff for United States tax purposes under Section 
355 of the Internal Revenue Code.

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ITEM 10.  DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE 

Information with respect to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy, including information within the sections 
entitled,  "Election  of  Directors,"  "Governance  of  the  Company-Committees  of  the  Board,"  "Governance  of  the  Company-
Committee  Membership,"  "Section 16(a)  Beneficial  Ownership  Reporting  Compliance,"  and  “Stockholder  Nominations  for 
Election of Directors.”

The company has adopted a Code of Ethics for its CEO, CFO, and Controller that may be accessed from the company's website 
at  www.corteva.com  by  clicking  on  "Investors"  and  then  "Corporate  Governance." Any  amendments  to,  or  waiver  from,  any 
provision of the code will be posted on the company's website at the above address.

Executive Officers of the Registrant 
Each of the executive officers became officers of the company in May 2019.

James C. Collins, Jr, age 57, is the chief executive officer of Corteva. He previously served as the chief operating officer of the 
Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Inc. since September 2017. Prior to this appointment, Mr. Collins was executive vice president 
of DuPont with responsibility for the company’s agriculture segment, including DuPont Pioneer and Crop Protection, since January 
2016. Prior to this, beginning in September 2013, he was senior vice president with responsibility for DuPont’s performance 
materials segment, was named to the position of executive vice president in December 2014, and added responsibility for the 
electronics & communications segment in July 2015.  Previously, Mr. Collins was vice president for acquisition & integration of 
Danisco, since January 2011, and was named president of DuPont’s industrial biosciences segment in May of that year. From 2004 
to 2010, he was responsible for DuPont’s crop protection segment as vice president and general manager and then president. Mr. 
Collins joined DuPont as an engineer in 1984 and held positions in engineering, supervision and business management at a variety 
of manufacturing sites. In 1993, he joined the agriculture sales & marketing group where he served in a variety of roles across the 
globe supporting DuPont’s seed and crop protection businesses. Mr. Collins currently serves on the board of directors of CropLife 
International and the U.S. China Business Council. He also serves on the Advisory Councils of the University of Tennessee Loan 
Oaks Farm and the Food Forever Initiative Global Crop Diversity Trust.

Gregory R. Friedman, age 52, is Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Corteva. Mr. Friedman previously served 
as chief financial officer of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Inc. since September 2018. Prior to this appointment, he served 
as vice president of investor relations for DuPont since September 2014, general auditor and chief ethics & compliance leader 
from 2013 to 2014 and was chief financial officer of DuPont Pioneer from 2011 to 2013. Prior to this, he served as assistant 
treasurer of DuPont from 2010 to 2011 with responsibility for financial risk management, cash operations and leasing. From 2002 
to 2010, he served in various business and finance leadership roles after joining DuPont in 2001 as chief financial officer of Polar 
Vision, Inc., a newly acquired electronics joint venture in Torrance, California.

Rajan Gajaria, age 52, is Executive Vice President, Business Platforms of Corteva. Mr. Gajaria previously served as vice president, 
global crop protection business platform, of DowDuPont Inc. Prior to this, he served as Vice President, Latin America and North 
America,  for  Dow AgroSciences  since  2015.  He  was  selected  to  lead  Dow AgroSciences’  Latin America  and Asia  Pacific 
geographies in 2012 after being named marketing director for the company’s U.S. business in 2009. Mr. Gajaria advanced through 
leadership  roles  at  Dow AgroSciences  in  corporate  strategy,  marketing,  and  e-business  before  serving  as  global  supply  chain 
director. He joined Dow AgroSciences’ Indian joint venture partner in Mumbai in 1993, where he served in sales and marketing 
roles as well as in human resources before moving to the company’s global headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Timothy P. Glenn, age 53, is Executive Vice President, Chief Commercial Officer of Corteva. Mr. Glenn previously served as Vice 
President, Global Seed Business Platform of DowDuPont Inc. Prior to this, he served as President, DuPont Crop Protection since 
2015, and from 2014 to 2015 served as vice president, integrated operations and commercial effectiveness for DuPont Pioneer. 
He previously held other leadership positions at DuPont Pioneer, including regional business director, Latin America and Canada, 
after rejoining DuPont Pioneer in 2006 as director, North America marketing. In 1997, he joined Dow AgroSciences as corn product 
manager, Mycogen Seeds, and served in key sales and business leadership roles in the crop protection and seeds businesses of 
Dow AgroSciences. He first joined DuPont Pioneer in 1991, and held a variety of marketing roles working in seed markets around 
the world.

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Meghan Cassidy, age 44, is Senior Vice President, Chief Human Resources Officer of Corteva. Ms. Cassidy previously served as 
the head of human resources of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Inc. since September 2017. Prior to this, Ms. Cassidy was 
director, global talent management and leadership development for DuPont since 2015. From 2011 to 2015, she served as chief 
human resources officer for Sunoco Logistics after joining Sunoco in 2010 as director, corporate human resources. Ms. Cassidy’s 
early career was spent at ARAMARK, where she held progressive human resources roles before serving as vice president, executive 
development and corporate human resources.

Cornel B. Fuerer, age 53, is Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary of Corteva. Mr. Fuerer previously served as 
senior vice president, general counsel and secretary of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Inc. since June 2018 and prior to 
that served as associate general counsel supporting the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont after the Merger in September 2017. 
From 2013 to 2017, he served as associate general counsel of DuPont with responsibility for the legal affairs of DuPont’s agriculture 
business and from 2012 to 2013 he served as the corporate secretary of DuPont. From 2007 to 2012, Mr. Fuerer served as the vice 
president, general counsel and company secretary of Solae, a food ingredients joint venture between DuPont and Bunge. After 
joining DuPont in 1995 as an attorney in Geneva, Switzerland, he served in various legal roles around the world until his appointment 
at Solae in 2007.

Neal Gutterson, age 64, is Senior Vice President, Chief Technology Officer of Corteva. Dr. Gutterson previously served as the 
head of research and development of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Inc. since September 2017. Dr. Gutterson was named 
vice president, research and development of DuPont Pioneer in 2016 after joining DuPont Pioneer as vice president, Ag Biotec, 
in 2014. Previously, he served as president, chief executive officer and board member at Mendel Biotechnology from 2007 to 
2014.  In October 2019, Dr. Gutterson announced his intent to retire in the second half of 2020.  

Brian Titus, age 47, is Vice President, Controller and Principal Accounting Officer of Corteva. Mr. Titus previously served as the 
controller and principal accounting officer of the Agriculture Division of DowDuPont Inc. since February 2019. Prior to this, he 
was general auditor of DuPont since August 2015 and previously served as the director of corporate accounting from 2014 to 2015 
and global finance leader of DuPont Crop Protection from 2013 to 2014. Prior to joining DuPont’s corporate accounting group in 
2010, he spent 14 years in public accounting, primarily with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, providing audit and transactional 
support services.

ITEM 11.  EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION 

Information related to executive compensation and the company's equity compensation plans is contained in the definitive Proxy 
Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Corteva, Inc. and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED 

STOCKHOLDER MATTERS

Information with respect to beneficial ownership of Corteva, Inc. common stock by each Director and all Directors and executive 
officers of the Company as a group is contained in the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders 
of Corteva, Inc. and is incorporated herein by reference.

Information relating to any person who beneficially owns in excess of 5 percent of the total outstanding shares of Corteva, Inc. 
common stock is contained in the definitive Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Corteva, Inc. and 
is incorporated herein by reference.

Information with respect to compensation plans under which equity securities are authorized for issuance is contained in the 
definitive Proxy Statement for the 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders of Corteva, Inc. and is incorporated herein by reference.

ITEM 13.  CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE

Information with respect to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy, including information within the sections 
entitled, "Certain Relationships and Related Transactions", and "Director Independence."

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ITEM 14.  PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES

Part III 

Information with respect to this Item is incorporated herein by reference to the Proxy, including information within the section 
entitled, “Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.” 

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ITEM 15.  EXHIBITS AND CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES

Part IV

(a) 

Financial Statements, Financial Statement Schedules and Exhibits:

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

Corteva Financial Statements (See the Index to the Consolidated Financial Statements on page F-1 of this report).

Corteva Financial Statement Schedule (presented below)

EID Financial Statements (Starting on page F-100 of this report).

EID Financial Statement Schedule (presented below)

Schedule II—Valuation and Qualifying Accounts (EID and Corteva, Inc.)

(Dollars in millions)

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

For the Period
September 1
through December
31, 2017

For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

Accounts Receivable—Allowance for Doubtful
Receivables

Balance at beginning of period

Additions charged to expenses
Deductions from reserves1
Balance at end of period
Inventory—Obsolescence Reserve

Balance at beginning of period

Additions charged to expenses
Deductions from reserves2
Balance at end of period
Deferred Tax Assets—Valuation Allowance

Balance at beginning of period

$

$

$

$

$

127 $

69
(22)
174 $

272 $

370
(386)
256 $

669 $

Additions charged to expenses
Deductions from reserves3
Balance at end of period
1.  Deductions include write-offs, recoveries and currency translation adjustments.
2.  Deductions include disposals and currency translation adjustments.
3          Deductions include currency translation adjustments.

20
(232)
457 $

$

64 $

80
(17)
127 $

137 $

449
(314)
272 $

559 $

451
(341)
669 $

60 $

11
(7)
64 $

89 $

88
(40)
137 $

502 $

104
(47)
559 $

250

57
(34)
273

164

217
(161)
220

504

69
(190)
383

Financial Statement Schedules listed under the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") rules but not included in this report 
are omitted because they are not applicable or the required information is shown in the Consolidated Financial Statements or notes 
thereto incorporated by reference.

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3. 

Exhibits

Part IV

The following list of exhibits includes both exhibits submitted with this Form 10-K as filed with the SEC and those incorporated 
by reference to other filings: 

Exhibit
Number

2.1

3.1

3.2

3.3

3.4

4.1

4.2

10.1*

10.2*

10.3*

10.4*

10.5

10.6

10.7*

10.8

10.9

10.10*

10.11

10.12

10.13

10.14

Description

Separation and Distribution Agreement by and among DuPont Inc., Dow Inc. and Corteva, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 
2.1 to Amendment 3 to Corteva’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (Commission file number 001-38710), filed on April 16, 2019).

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Corteva, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to Corteva’s Current 
Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 001-38710), filed on June 3, 2019.

Amended and Restated Bylaws of Corteva, Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 3.1 to Corteva’s Current Report on Form 8-K 
(Commission file number 001-38710), filed on October 10, 2019.

Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of  E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.1 
to E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-815) dated September 1, 2017). 

Amended and Restated Bylaws of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 3.2 to E.I. du Pont de 
Nemours and Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-815) dated September 1, 2017).

Description of Corteva, Inc. registered securities.

Description of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company registered securities.

Amended and Restated Tax Matters Agreement, effective as of June 1, 2019 by and among DowDuPont Inc., Corteva, Inc. and Dow Inc. 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.3 of Corteva’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 001-38710) filed on June 
6, 2019).

Employee Matters Agreement by and among DowDuPont Inc., Corteva, Inc. and Dow Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.2 
to Amendment 3 to Corteva’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (Commission file number 001-38710), filed on April 16, 2019).

SpecCo/AgCo Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreement, effective as of June 1, 2019, by and among DowDuPont Inc., Corteva, Inc. 
and the other parties identified therein (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Corteva’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission 
file number 001-38710), filed on June 3, 2019).

Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreement by and between Corteva, Inc. and Dow Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.4 
to Amendment 3 to Corteva’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (Commission file number 001-38710), filed on April 16, 2019).

Corteva, Inc. 2019 Omnibus Incentive Plan. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 10.5 to Corteva’s Registration Statement on Form 
10 (Commission file number 001-38710), filed on May 6, 2019).

Fondation de Prevoyance en Faveur du Personnel de DuPont de Nemours International SÁRL. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit No. 
10.6 to Corteva’s Registration Statement on Form 10 (Commission file number 001-38710), filed on May 6, 2019).

Separation Agreement by and between E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 2.1 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-815) dated July 8, 
2015).

Amendment No. 1 to Separation Agreement by and between E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company, dated 
August 24, 2017 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 2.1 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company's Current Report on Form 8-K 
(Commission file number 1-815) dated August 25, 2017).

Tax Matters Agreement by and between E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and The Chemours Company (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 2.2 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company's Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-815) dated July 8, 
2015).

Transaction Agreement, dated as of March 31, 2017, by and between E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and FMC Corporation 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.25 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission 
file number 1-815) for the period ended March 31, 2017).

The E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Management Deferred Compensation Plan, incorporated by reference to Exhibit 4.3 to 
DowDuPont Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Commission file number 333-220324) filed September 1, 2017.

The E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company Stock Accumulation and Deferred Compensation Plan for Directors, (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 4.4 to DowDuPont Inc. Registration Statement on Form S-8 (Commission file number 333-220324) filed September 1, 2017.)

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company's Pension Restoration Plan, as last amended effective June 29, 2015 (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.3 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-815) for the 
period ended June 30, 2015).

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Rules for Lump Sum Payments, as last amended effective May 15, 2014 (incorporated by 
reference to Exhibit 10.4 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-815) 
for the period ended June 30, 2015).

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Part IV

10.15

10.16

10.17*

10.19*

10.20*

21

23.1

23.2

31.1

31.2

32.1

32.2

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Retirement Savings Restoration Plan, as last amended effective May 15, 2014. (incorporated 
by reference to Exhibit 10.08 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 
1-815) for the period ended June 30, 2014).

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Retirement Income Plan for Directors, as last amended January 2011 (incorporated by reference 
to Exhibit 10.9 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-815) for the 
period ended March 31, 2012).

E.  I.  du  Pont  de  Nemours  and  Company's  Senior  Executive  Severance  Plan,  as  amended  and  restated  effective  December  10,  2015 
(incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.10 to E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission file 
number 1-815) for the year ended December 31, 2015).  

Corteva, Inc. Severance Plan (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10.1 to Corteva’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 
001-38710), filed on June 26, 2019).

Letter Agreement effective as of June 1, 2019 by and between DowDuPont Inc. and Corteva, Inc. (incorporated by reference from the 
Form 8-K (Commission file number 001-38710) filed June 3, 2019)  

Subsidiaries of the Registrant.

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.

Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm, Deloitte & Touche LLP.

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the company’s and EID’s Principal Executive Officer.

Rule 13a-14(a)/15d-14(a) Certification of the company’s and EID’s Principal Financial Officer.

Section 1350 Certification of the company’s and EID’s Principal Executive Officer. The information contained in this Exhibit shall not be 
deemed  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  nor  incorporated  by  reference  in  any  registration  statement  filed  by  the 
registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

Section 1350 Certification of the company’s and EID’s Principal Financial Officer. The information contained in this Exhibit shall not be 
deemed  filed  with  the  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission  nor  incorporated  by  reference  in  any  registration  statement  filed  by  the 
registrant under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended.

101.INS

XBRL Instance Document - the instance document does not appear in the Interactive Data File because its XBRL tags are embedded within 
the Inline XBRL document.

101.SCH

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Schema Document

101.CAL

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Calculation Linkbase Document

101.DEF

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Definition Linkbase Document

101.LAB

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Label Linkbase Document

101.PRE

Inline XBRL Taxonomy Extension Presentation Linkbase Document

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Cover Page Interactive Data File – The Cover Page XBRL tags are embedded within the Inline XBRL document (included in Exhibit 
101.INS)

*

Upon request of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, (the “SEC”), Corteva hereby undertakes to furnish supplementally a copy of any omitted 
schedule or exhibit to such agreement; provided, however, that Corteva may omit confidential information pursuant to Item 601(b)(10) or request 
confidential treatment pursuant to Rule 24b-2 of the Exchange Act for any schedule or exhibit so furnished.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

February 14, 2020

Corteva, Inc.

By:

/s/ Brian Titus

Brian Titus
Vice President, Controller
(Principal Accounting Officer)

_____________________________________________

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

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Signature

Title(s)

Date

Signatures

/s/ James C. Collins, Jr.

James C. Collins, Jr.

/s/ Gregory R. Page

Gregory R. Page

/s/ Lamberto Andreotti

Lamberto Andreotti

/s/ Edward D. Breen

Edward D. Breen

/s/ Robert A. Brown

Robert A. Brown

/s/ Klaus Engel

Klaus Engel

/s/ Michael O. Johanns

Michael O. Johanns

/s/ Lois D. Juliber

Lois D. Juliber

/s/ Rebecca B. Liebert

Rebecca B. Liebert

/s/ Marcos M. Lutz

Marcos M. Lutz

/s/ Lee M. Thomas

Lee M. Thomas

/s/ Patrick J. Ward

Patrick J. Ward

/s/ Gregory R. Friedman

Gregory R. Friedman

Chief Executive Officer and Director 
(Principal Executive Officer)

February 14, 2020

  Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of

February 14, 2020

Directors and Director

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

February 14, 2020

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Director

Executive Vice President and Chief
Financial Officer
(Principal Financial Officer)

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this 
report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

February 14, 2020

E. I. DU PONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY

By:

/s/ Brian Titus

Brian Titus
Vice President, Controller 
(Principal Accounting Officer)

_____________________________________________

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, this report has been signed below by the following 
persons on behalf of the registrant in the capacities and on the dates indicated:

Signature

Title(s)

Date

/s/ James C. Collins, Jr.

James C. Collins, Jr.

/s/ Gregory R. Friedman

Gregory R. Friedman

Chief Executive Officer and Director
(Principal Executive Officer)

February 14, 2020

Executive Vice President, 
Chief Financial Officer and Director
(Principal Financial Officer)

February 14, 2020

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Corteva, Inc.

Index to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Consolidated Financial Statements:

Management's Reports on Responsibility for Financial Statements and Internal Control over 

Financial Reporting

Reports of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firms - Successor
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm - Predecessor
Consolidated Statements of Operations for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the 
period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017

Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the years ended December 31, 2019 and 
December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the period January 1 through 
August 31, 2017

Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the 
period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017

Consolidated Statements of Equity for the years ended December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017

Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Page(s)

F-2
F-3
F-8

F-9

F-10

F-11

F-12

F-14

F-15

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Management's Reports on Responsibility for Financial Statements and
Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management's Report on Responsibility for Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the Consolidated Financial Statements and the other financial information contained in this Annual 
Report on Form 10-K. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 
in the United States of America ("GAAP") and are considered by management to present fairly the company's financial position, 
results of operations and cash flows. The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management's best estimates 
and judgments. The financial statements have been audited by the company's independent registered public accounting firm, 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.  The  purpose  of  their  audit  is  to  express  an  opinion  as  to  whether  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K present fairly, in all material respects, the company's financial position, 
results of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. Their reports are presented on the following pages.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting as 
defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The company's internal control over financial 
reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation 
of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. The company's internal control over financial reporting 
includes those policies and procedures that:

i. 

ii. 

pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions of the assets of the company;

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements 
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorization of management and directors of the company; and

iii. 

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use or disposition 
of the company's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting has certain inherent limitations which may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, 
changes in conditions and business practices may cause variation in the effectiveness of internal controls.

Management assessed the effectiveness of the company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based 
on criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") in Internal Control-
Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessment and those criteria, management concluded that the company maintained 
effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019. 

The company completed the common control combination of the Dow Agrosciences (“DAS") business from DowDuPont on May 
2, 2019. As a result, management has excluded the DAS business from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting 
as of December 31, 2019. The total assets of the DAS business that were excluded from the assessment represented approximately 
20 percent of the company's total assets as of December 31, 2019. Total net sales from continuing operations of the DAS business 
that was excluded from the assessment represented approximately 40 percent of the company’s total net sales from continuing 
operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of the company's 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, as stated in their report, which is presented on the following 
pages.

James C. Collins, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Director

  Gregory R. Friedman

Executive Vice President and
Chief Financial Officer

February 14, 2020 

F-2

 
             
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Corteva, Inc.

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Corteva, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Successor) (the “Company”) 
as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, and the related consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, equity 
and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and for the period from September 1, 2017 
through December 31, 2017, including the related notes and schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts for each of the two 
years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 appearing 
under Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have audited the Company's internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO).

In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors with respect to the consolidated financial statements as of and 
for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, the consolidated 
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 
31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 
2019, and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally 
accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the COSO.

We did not audit the combined financial statements of the Dow Agricultural Sciences Business, a business under common control 
of the Company, which statements reflect total assets of $7,773 million as of December 31, 2018, and total net sales of $5,646 
million and $2,214 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from September 1, 2017 to December 31, 
2017, respectively. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report thereon has been furnished to us, and our opinion 
expressed herein, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Dow Agricultural Sciences Business as of December 31, 2018, 
for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, is based solely on 
the report of other auditors.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for leases 
in 2019. 

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control 
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the 
accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on 
the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our 
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) 
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the 
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether 
due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

F-3

Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement 
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. 
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial 
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial 
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness 
exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits 
also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits and 
the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As  described  in  Management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting,  management  has  excluded  the  Dow 
Agrosciences business from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 because it was an 
entity transferred to the Company through a merger of entities under common control during 2019. We have also excluded the 
Dow Agrosciences business from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. The Dow Agrosciences business is a business 
under common control whose total assets and total net sales excluded from management’s assessment and our audit of internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  represent  approximately  20  percent  and  40  percent,  respectively,  of  the  related  consolidated 
financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

Critical Audit Matters 

The critical audit matters communicated below are matters arising from the current period audit of the consolidated financial 
statements that were communicated or required to be communicated to the audit committee and that: (i) relate to accounts or 
disclosures that are material to the consolidated financial statements and (ii) involved our especially challenging, subjective, or 
complex judgments. The communication of critical audit matters does not alter in any way our opinion on the consolidated financial 
statements, taken as a whole, and we are not, by communicating the critical audit matters below, providing separate opinions on 
the critical audit matters or on the accounts or disclosures to which they relate. 

F-4

Goodwill (Seed Reporting Unit) and Intangible Asset (Germplasm and Trademark / Trade names) Impairment Assessments

As described in Notes 2 and 15 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company’s consolidated goodwill and intangible asset 
balances were $10.2 billion and $11.4 billion, respectively, as of December 31, 2019. As disclosed by management, the goodwill 
associated with the seed reporting unit was $5.4 billion, the indefinite-lived trademark / tradenames intangible assets were $1.9 
billion, and the germplasm intangible asset was $6.2 billion as of December 31, 2019. Management tests goodwill for impairment 
annually (during the fourth quarter), or more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate it is more likely than 
not that the fair value of a reporting unit has declined below its carrying value. Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for 
impairment at least annually; however, these tests are performed more frequently when events or changes in circumstances indicate 
that the asset may be impaired. In connection with the change in reportable segments and reporting units in the second quarter of 
2019, goodwill was reassigned from the former Agriculture reporting unit to the seed, crop protection and digital reporting units 
using a relative fair value allocation approach. As a result, management performed a goodwill impairment assessment for the 
former Agriculture reporting unit immediately prior to the realignment and the newly created reporting units immediately after 
the realignment. Beginning on October 1, 2019, the Company changed its indefinite life assertion of the germplasm assets to 
definite lived with a useful life of 25 years. Prior to changing the useful life of the germplasm assets, management tested the assets 
for impairment, concluding the assets were not impaired. Management performs the goodwill impairment assessment using a 
discounted cash flow model. Management’s assumptions in this analysis include future cash flow projections, weighted average 
cost of capital, terminal growth rate, and the tax rate. Management performs the intangible asset impairment assessments using 
the relief from royalty method. The significant assumptions used by management in the relief from royalty method include projected 
revenue, royalty rates, and discount rates. 

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessment for 
the seed reporting unit and intangible asset (germplasm and trademark / trade names) impairment assessments is a critical audit 
matter are there was significant judgment by management when developing the fair value measurements of the reporting unit and 
intangible assets (germplasm and trademark / trade names). This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and 
effort in performing procedures and evaluating evidence relating to management’s cash flow projections, including projected 
revenue and gross margin, and significant assumptions, including weighted average cost of capital, and terminal growth rate in 
relation to the goodwill impairment assessment, and the projected revenue, royalty rates, and discount rates in relation to the 
intangible asset (germplasm and trademark / trade names) impairment assessments. In addition, the audit effort involved the use 
of professionals with specialized skill and knowledge to assist in performing these procedures and evaluating the audit evidence 
obtained from these procedures. 

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall 
opinion  on  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  These  procedures  included  testing  the  effectiveness  of  controls  relating  to 
management’s goodwill and intangible asset (germplasm and trademark/trade names) impairment assessments, including controls 
over the determination of the fair value of the Company’s reporting units and intangible assets. These procedures also included, 
among  others,  testing  management’s  process  for  developing  the  fair  value  estimates;  evaluating  the  appropriateness  of  the 
discounted cash flow model and relief from royalty method; testing the completeness, accuracy, and relevance of underlying data 
used in the estimates; and evaluating significant assumptions used by management, including the projected revenue, gross margin, 
weighted average cost of capital, and terminal growth rate in relation to the goodwill impairment assessment, and the projected 
revenue, royalty rates, and discount rates in relation to the intangible asset (germplasm and trademark/trade names) impairment 
assessments. Evaluating management’s assumptions related to revenue growth rates involved evaluating whether the assumptions 
used  by  management  were  reasonable  considering  (i)  the  current  and  past  performance  of  the  underlying  businesses,  (ii)  the 
consistency with external market and industry data, and (iii) whether these assumptions were consistent with evidence obtained 
in other areas of the audit. Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s 
discounted cash flow model and relief from royalty method and certain significant assumptions, including the weighted average 
cost of capital, discount rates, royalty rates, and terminal growth rate.  

F-5

Goodwill Impairment Assessments - Certain Reporting Units Within Discontinued Operations

As  described  in  Note  5  to  the  consolidated  financial  statements,  in  the  second  quarter  of  2019,  management  assessed  the 
recoverability of the goodwill within certain reporting units divested for purposes of the business separations, and the overall 
carrying value of the net assets in the disposal group that was distributed to DowDuPont during the second quarter. Management 
estimated the fair value of the Company’s reporting units using either a discounted cash flow model or a form of the market 
approach. Management’s assumptions in the discounted cash flow model included future cash flow projections, weighted average 
cost of capital, terminal growth rate, and the tax rate. For the reporting unit where management used a form of the market approach, 
metrics of publicly traded companies or historically completed transactions of comparable businesses were utilized. As a result 
of these analyses, management determined that the fair value of certain reporting units related to the specialty products businesses 
were below their carrying value, resulting in pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $1,102 million reflected in 
loss from discontinued operation after income taxes. 

The principal considerations for our determination that performing procedures relating to the goodwill impairment assessments 
of certain divested reporting units is a critical audit matter are there was significant judgment by management when developing 
the fair value measurements of the reporting units. This in turn led to a high degree of auditor judgment, subjectivity, and effort 
in performing procedures and evaluating evidence relating to management’s cash flow projections, market approach, and significant 
assumptions, including projected revenue and gross margin, weighted average cost of capital, terminal growth rate and other 
market  data.    In  addition,  the  audit  effort  involved  the  use  of  professionals  with  specialized  skill  and  knowledge  to  assist  in 
performing these procedures and evaluating the audit evidence obtained from these procedures. 

Addressing the matter involved performing procedures and evaluating audit evidence in connection with forming our overall 
opinion  on  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  These  procedures  included  testing  the  effectiveness  of  controls  relating  to 
management’s goodwill impairment tests, including controls over the determination of the fair value of the Company’s reporting 
units.  These  procedures  also  included,  among  others,  testing  management’s  process  for  developing  the  fair  value  estimates; 
evaluating the appropriateness of the discounted cash flow model and market approach; testing the completeness, accuracy, and 
relevance of underlying data used in the estimates; and evaluating significant assumptions used by management, including the 
projected revenue, gross margin, weighted average costs of capital, terminal growth rate, and other market data.  Evaluating 
management’s assumptions related to revenue growth rates involved evaluating whether the assumptions used by management 
were reasonable considering (i) the current and past performance of the reporting units, (ii) the consistency with external market 
and  industry  data,  and  (iii)  whether  these  assumptions  were  consistent  with  evidence  obtained  in  other  areas  of  the  audit. 
Professionals with specialized skill and knowledge were used to assist in the evaluation of the Company’s discounted cash flow 
model and certain significant assumptions, including weighted average cost of capital, and terminal growth rates. 

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 14, 2020 

We have served as the Company’s or its predecessor’s auditor since 1946.

F-6

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To Management of the Dow Agricultural Sciences Business

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the combined balance sheets of the Dow Agricultural Sciences Business (the “Business”) as of December 31, 
2018 and 2017, the related combined statements of income and comprehensive income, cash flows, and equity, for the year ended 
December 31, 2018 and the four month period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the 
"financial statements") (not presented herein). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of the Business as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 
year ended December 31, 2018 and the four month period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Business’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Business' financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting 
Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Business in accordance with 
the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the 
PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally 
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Business is not required 
to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are 
required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion 
on the effectiveness of the Business’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due 
to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, 
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting 
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial 
statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

Midland, Michigan
July 12, 2019

F-7

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of Corteva, Inc.

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, equity and cash flows 
of Corteva, Inc. and its subsidiaries (Predecessor, formerly known as E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company) (the “Company”) 
for the period from January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, including the related notes and schedule of valuation and qualifying 
accounts for the period from January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017 appearing under Item 15 (collectively referred to as the 
“consolidated financial statements”). In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, 
the results of operations and cash flows of the Company for the period from January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, in conformity 
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. 

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with 
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to 
the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards 
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are 
free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, 
whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a 
test  basis,  evidence  regarding  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  Our  audit  also  included 
evaluating  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by  management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall 
presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 15, 2018, except for the change in the manner in which the Company accounts for net periodic pension and postretirement 
benefit costs discussed in Note 9 to the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is February 11, 2019, and except 
for the effects of discontinued operations discussed in Note 5 to the consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is 
February 14, 2020

We have served as the Company’s or its predecessor’s auditor since 1946.

F-8

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Corteva, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Net sales

Cost of goods sold
Other operating charges
Research and development expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangibles
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Integration and separation costs
Goodwill impairment charge
Other income (expense) - net
Loss on early extinguishment of debt
Interest expense

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

Benefit from income taxes on continuing operations

(Loss) income from continuing operations after income taxes

(Loss) income from discontinued operations after income
taxes

Net (loss) income

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net (loss) income attributable to Corteva
Basic (loss) earnings per share of common stock:

Basic (loss) earnings per share of common stock from
continuing operations

Basic (loss) earnings per share of common stock from
discontinued operations

Basic (loss) earnings per share of common stock

Diluted (loss) earnings per share of common stock:

Diluted (loss) earnings per share of common stock from
continuing operations

Diluted (loss) earnings per share of common stock from
discontinued operations

Diluted (loss) earnings per share of common stock

$

$

$

$

$

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

13,846 $
8,575

14,287 $
9,948

3,790 $
2,915

1,147
3,065
475
222
744
—
215
13
136
(316)
(46)
(270)

1,355
3,041
391
694
992
4,503
249
81
337
(6,806)
(31)
(6,775)

484
920
97
270
255
—
805
—
115
(461)
(2,221)
1,760

(671)
(941)
18
(959) $

1,748
(5,027)
38
(5,065) $

(568)
1,192

10
1,182 $

(0.38) $

(9.08) $

2.34 $

(0.90)
(1.28) $

2.32
(6.76) $

(0.76)
1.58 $

(0.38) $

(9.08) $

2.34 $

(0.90)
(1.28) $

2.32
(6.76) $

(0.76)
1.58 $

6,894
3,409
195
591
1,969

12

—
(501)
—
254
(37)
(395)
358

1,403

1,761

27
1,734

0.40

1.60

2.00

0.40

1.59

1.99

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-15.

F-9

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME 

Corteva, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

$

(941) $

(5,027) $

1,192 $

1,761

(274)
(718)
(160)
28
(1,124)
(2,065)

(1,576)
(715)
132
(24)
(2,183)
(7,210)

(490)
125
(53)
(2)
(420)
772

18
(2,083) $

38
(7,248) $

10
762 $

1,042

247

10
(10)
1,289

3,050

27
3,023

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-15.

(In millions)

Net (loss) income

Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax:

Cumulative translation adjustments

Adjustments to pension benefit plans

Adjustments to other benefit plans

Derivative instruments

Total other comprehensive (loss) income

Comprehensive (loss) income

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
interests - net of tax

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to Corteva

$

F-10

Corteva, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

(In millions, except share and per share amounts)

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Marketable securities

Accounts and notes receivable - net

Inventories

Other current assets

Assets of discontinued operations - current

Total current assets

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates

Property, plant and equipment

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Net property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Deferred income taxes

Other assets

Assets of discontinued operations - non-current

Total Assets

Current liabilities

Liabilities and Equity

Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

Accounts payable

Income taxes payable

Accrued and other current liabilities

Liabilities of discontinued operations - current

Total current liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income tax liabilities

Pension and other post employment benefits - noncurrent

Other noncurrent obligations

Liabilities of discontinued operations - non-current

Total noncurrent liabilities

Commitments and contingent liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

Common stock, $0.01 par value; 1,666,667,000 shares authorized; 
issued at December 31, 2019 - 748,577,000

Additional paid-in capital

Divisional equity

Accumulated deficit

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total Corteva stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interests

Total equity

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

1,764 $

$

$

5

5,528

5,032

1,190

—

13,519

66

7,872

3,326

4,546

10,229

11,424

287

2,326

—

42,397 $

7 $

3,702

95

4,434

—

8,238

115

920

6,377

2,192

—

9,604

7

27,997

—

(425)

(3,270)

24,309

246

24,555

$

42,397 $

2,270

5

5,260

5,310

1,038

9,089

22,972

138

7,340

2,796

4,544

10,193

12,055

304

1,932

56,545

108,683

2,154

3,798

186

4,005

3,167

13,310

5,784

1,480

5,677

1,795

5,484

20,220

—

—

78,020

—

(3,360)

74,660

493

75,153

108,683

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-15.

F-11

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

Corteva, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

$

(941) $

(5,027) $

1,192 $

1,761

(In millions)

Operating activities

Net (loss) income

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash provided by (used
for) operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization

(Benefit from) provision for deferred income tax

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost

Pension contributions

Net gain on sales of property, businesses, consolidated companies,
and investments

Goodwill impairment charge

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

Asset related charges

Amortization of inventory step-up

Other net loss

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and
divested companies:

Accounts and notes receivable

Inventories

Inventories and other operating assets

Accounts payable

Accounts payable and other operating liabilities

Other assets and liabilities

Accrued interest and income taxes

1,599

(477)

(264)

(121)

(142)

1,102

13

339

272

246

(361)

74

2,790

31

(321)

(1,314)

(11)

4,503

81

803

1,628

262

(1,522)

(498)

886

(2,770)

(113)

(68)

(691)

—

—

378

1,573

106

1,576

(903)

149

642

1,106

(418)

(1,564)

1,402

Cash provided by (used for) operating activities

1,070

483

3,674

Investing activities

Capital expenditures

Proceeds from sales of property, businesses, and consolidated
companies - net of cash divested

Acquisitions of businesses - net of cash acquired

Investments in and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates

Proceeds from sale of ownership interest in non-consolidated affiliates

Purchases of investments

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments
Foreign currency exchange contract settlements
Other investing activities - net

Cash (used for) provided by investing activities

Financing activities

Change in short-term (less than 90 days) borrowings
Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt
Payments on long-term debt
Repurchase of common stock
Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Dividends paid to stockholders
Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont
Contributions from Dow and DowDuPont

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(1,163)

(1,501)

(499)

249

(10)

(10)

21

(138)

160

(13)
(904)

(1,868)
1,001
(6,804)
(25)
47
(194)
(317)
7,396

69

—

(8)

9

(1,257)

2,186

(3)
(505)

400
756
(5,956)
—
85
—
(2,806)
5,363

2,351

3

(5)

—

(1,043)

2,938

(67)
3,678

(2,541)
499
(43)
—
30
(329)
(1,200)
—

749

295

(3,024)

(204)

—

—

279

481

(2,269)

(202)

(1,555)

(260)

(3,949)

(687)

300

(246)

(22)

—

(5,457)

3,977
(206)
(41)
(2,382)

3,610
2,734
(229)
—
235
(659)

 
 
 
 
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Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Cash transferred to DowDuPont at Internal Reorganizations
Debt extinguishment costs
Other financing activities
Cash (used for) provided by financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash
Change in cash classified as held for sale

(Decrease) increase on cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period
Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period1
Supplemental cash flow information
Cash paid (received) during the period for

Interest, net of amounts capitalized
Income taxes

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period
January 1
through August
31, 2017

(2,053)
(79)
(33)
(2,929)

(88)
—

(2,851)

5,024
2,173 $

—
(378)
(88)
(2,624)

(244)
—

(2,890)

7,914
5,024 $

—
—
(23)
(3,607)

(22)
88

3,811

4,103
7,914 $

—
(59)
5,632

187
(31)

(543)

4,548
4,005

263 $
234

923 $
961

83 $

(215)

331
272

$

$

1.  See page F-42 for reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in Consolidated Balance Sheets to total cash, cash equivalents and 

restricted cash presented in the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-15.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

Corteva, Inc.
Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Predecessor

Common
Stock

Preferred
Stock

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Divisional
Equity

Retained
Earnings
(Accum
Deficit)

Accumulated
Other Comp
Loss

Treasury
Stock

Non-
controlling
Interests

Total
Equity

Balance at January 1, 2017

$

285 $

237 $

11,190

$

14,924 $

(9,911) $ (6,727) $

198 $ 10,196

Net income

Other comprehensive income

Common dividends ($1.14 per share)

Share-based compensation

Common stock retired

Other

2

(26)

273

(1,044)

1,734

(991)

(5,657)

1,289

6,727

27

(4)

(9)

1,761

1,289

(995)

275

—

(9)

Balance at August 31, 2017

$

261 $

237 $

10,419

$

10,010 $

(8,622) $

— $

212 $ 12,517

Successor

Balance at September 1, 2017
(remeasured upon Merger)

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Issuance of DowDuPont stock

Share-based compensation

Other

$

—

$

— $

80,287 $

— $

(757) $

— $

443 $ 79,973

1,182

(1,200)

30

36

(17)

(420)

10

(1)

1,192

(420)

(1,200)

30

36

(18)

Balance at December 31, 2017

$

—

$

— $

80,318 $

— $

(1,177) $

— $

452 $ 79,593

Net (loss) income

Other comprehensive loss

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Issuance of DowDuPont stock

Share-based compensation

Contributions from Dow and
DowDuPont

Other

(5,065)

(2,806)

85

129

5,363

(4)

(2,183)

38

3

(5,027)

(2,183)

(2,806)

85

129

5,363

(1)

Balance at December 31, 2018

$

—

$

— $

78,020 $

— $

(3,360) $

— $

493 $ 75,153

Net (loss) income

Other comprehensive loss

Common dividends ($0.26 per share)

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Issuance of DowDuPont stock

Issuance of Corteva stock

Share-based compensation

Common Stock Repurchase

Contributions from Dow and 

DowDuPont

Impact of Internal Reorganizations

Reclassification of Divisional Equity to

Additional Paid-in Capital

Other

Balance at December 31, 2019

$

(641)

(318)

(1,124)

(97)

(97)

8

41

(25)

(317)

39

62

7,396

(56,479)

18

(941)

(1,124)

(194)

(317)

39

8

103

(25)

7,396

1,214

(231)

(55,496)

7

7

28,070

(28,077)

$

27,997 $

(3)

— $

(10)

(34)

—

(47)

(425) $

(3,270) $

— $

246 $ 24,555

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-15.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Table of Contents

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Background and Basis of Presentation
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies
Recent Accounting Guidance

Common Control Business Combination
Divestitures and Other Transactions
Revenue
Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net
Related Party Transactions

Supplementary Information
Income Taxes
Earnings Per Share of Common Stock
Accounts and Notes Receivable - Net

Inventories

Property, Plant and Equipment

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

Leases

Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities

Commitments and Contingent Liabilities

Stockholders' Equity

Pension Plans and Other Post Employment Benefits

Stock-Based Compensation

Financial Instruments

Fair Value Measurements

Geographic Information

Segment Information

Quarterly Financial Data
Subsequent Events

Page

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 1 - BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION

Corteva, Inc. combines the strengths of EID’s Pioneer and Crop Protection businesses and Dow AgroSciences ("DAS") business 
to create a leading global provider of seed and crop protection solutions focused on the agriculture industry.  The company intends 
to leverage its rich heritage of scientific achievement to advance its robust innovation pipeline and continue to shape the future 
of responsible agriculture.  The company's broad portfolio of agriculture solutions fuels farmer productivity in approximately 140
countries.  Corteva has two reportable segments: seed and crop protection. See Note 25 - Segment Information, for additional 
information on the company's reportable segments.

Throughout this Annual Report on Form 10-K, except as otherwise noted by the context, the terms "Corteva" or "company" used 
herein mean Corteva, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries (including EID) and the term “EID” used herein means E. I. du Pont 
de Nemours and Company and its consolidated subsidiaries or E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company excluding its consolidated 
subsidiaries, as the context may indicate. Additionally, on June 1, 2019, DowDuPont Inc. changed its registered name to DuPont 
de Nemours, Inc. (“DuPont”), for certain events prior to, or on, June 1, 2019, DuPont may be referred to as DowDuPont. 

Principles of Consolidation and Basis of Presentation
On June 1, 2019, Corteva, Inc. became an independent, publicly traded company through the previously announced separation 
(the “Separation”) of the agriculture business of DuPont de Nemours, Inc. (formerly known as DowDuPont Inc.) (“DowDuPont” 
or “DuPont”).  The separation was effectuated through a pro rata distribution (the “Corteva Distribution”) of all of the then-issued 
and outstanding shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of Corteva, Inc., which was then a wholly-owned subsidiary 
of DowDuPont, to holders of record of DowDuPont common stock as of the close of business on May 24, 2019. 

Previously, DowDuPont was formed on December 9, 2015, to effect an all-stock merger of equals strategic combination between 
The Dow Chemical Company ("Historical Dow") and EID.  On August 31, 2017 at 11:59 pm ET (the “Merger Effectiveness 
Time”) pursuant to the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated as of December 11, 2015, as amended March 31, 2017 (the "Merger 
Agreement"), Historical Dow and EID each merged with wholly-owned subsidiaries of DowDuPont and became subsidiaries of 
DowDuPont (the “Merger”).  Prior to the Merger, DowDuPont did not conduct any business activities other than those required 
for its formation and matters contemplated by the Merger Agreement.

Subsequent to the Merger, Historical Dow and EID engaged in a series of internal reorganization and realignment steps to realign 
their  businesses  into  three  subgroups:  agriculture,  materials  science  and  specialty  products  through  a  series  of  tax-efficient 
transactions (collectively, the "Business Separations”). Effective as of 5:00 pm ET on April 1, 2019, DowDuPont completed the 
previously announced separation of its materials science business into a separate and independent public company by way of a 
distribution of Dow Inc. (“Dow”) through a pro rata dividend in-kind of all of the then-issued and outstanding shares of Dow’s 
common stock, par value $0.01 per share, to holders of DowDuPont's common stock (the “DowDuPont Common Stock”), as of 
the close of business on March 21, 2019 (the “Dow Distribution” and together with the Corteva Distribution, the “Distributions”).

Prior to the Dow Distribution, Historical Dow conveyed or transferred the assets and liabilities aligned with Historical Dow’s 
agriculture business to separate legal entities (“Dow Ag Entities”) and the assets and liabilities associated with its specialty products 
business to separate legal entities (the “Dow SP Entities”).  On April 1, 2019, Dow Ag Entities and the Dow SP Entities were 
transferred and conveyed to DowDuPont.

In furtherance of the Business Separations, EID engaged in a series of internal reorganization and realignment steps (the “Internal 
Reorganization” and the "Business Realignment," respectively) to realign its businesses into three subgroups: agriculture, materials 
science and specialty products. As part of the Internal Reorganization:

• 

• 

• 

• 

• 

the  assets  and  liabilities  aligned  with  EID’s  materials  science  business,  including  EID’s  ethylene  and  ethylene 
copolymers business, excluding its ethylene acrylic elastomers business, (“EID ECP”) were transferred or conveyed 
to separate legal entities (the “Materials Science Entities”) that were ultimately conveyed by DowDuPont to Dow; 

the assets and liabilities aligned with the EID’s specialty products business were transferred or conveyed to separate 
legal entities (“EID Specialty Products Entities”);

on April 1, 2019, EID transferred and conveyed its Materials Science Entities to DowDuPont;

on May 1, 2019, EID distributed its Specialty Products Entities to DowDuPont;

on May 2, 2019, DowDuPont conveyed Dow Ag Entities to EID and in connection with the foregoing, EID issued 
additional shares of its Common Stock to DowDuPont; and

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

• 

on May 31, 2019, DowDuPont contributed EID to Corteva, Inc.

On May 6, 2019, the Board of Directors of DowDuPont approved the distribution of all the then issued and outstanding shares of 
common  stock  of  Corteva,  Inc.,  a  wholly-owned  subsidiary  of  DowDuPont,  to  DowDuPont  stockholders.    On  June  1,  2019, 
DowDuPont completed the Separation.  Each DowDuPont stockholder received one share of Corteva common stock for every 
three shares of DowDuPont common stock held at the close of business on May 24, 2019, the record date of distribution.  Corteva, 
Inc.'s common stock began trading the "regular way" under the ticker symbol "CTVA" on June 3, 2019, the first business day after 
June 1, 2019. Upon becoming an independent company, the capital structure of Corteva consisted of 748,815,000 authorized shares 
of common stock (par value of $0.01 per share), which represents the number of common shares issued on June 3, 2019.  Information 
related to the Corteva Distribution and its effect on the company's financial statements is discussed throughout these Notes to the 
Consolidated Financial Statements. 

As a result of the Business Realignment and the Internal Reorganization discussed above, Corteva owns, directly or indirectly, 
100% of the outstanding common stock of EID, and EID owns 100% of DAS.  EID is a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. and continues 
to be a reporting company, subject to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

Certain reclassifications of prior year's data have been made to conform to current year's presentation. 

DAS Common Control Business Combination 
The transfer or conveyance of DAS to Corteva was treated as a transfer of entities under common control.  As such, the company 
recorded the assets, liabilities, and equity of DAS on its balance sheet at their historical basis. Transfers of businesses between 
entities under common control requires the financial statements to be presented as if the transaction had occurred at the point at 
which  common  control  first  existed  (the  Merger  Effectiveness Time). As  a  result,  the  accompanying  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements and Notes thereto include the results of DAS as of the Merger Effectiveness Time.  See Note 4 - Common Control 
Business Combination, for additional information.

As a result, for periods prior to the Corteva Distribution and after the Merger, the combined results of operations and assets and 
liabilities of EID and DAS were derived from the Consolidated Financial Statements and accounting records of EID as well as 
the carve-out financial statements of DAS. The DAS carve-out financial statements reflect the historical results of operations, 
financial position, and cash flows of Historical Dow's Agricultural Sciences Business and include allocations of certain expenses 
for services from Historical Dow, including, but not limited to, general corporate expenses related to finance, legal, information 
technology, human resources, ethics and compliance, shared services, employee benefits and incentives, insurance, and stock-
based compensation. These expenses were allocated on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated 
under the basis of headcount or other measures. Subsequent to the Corteva Distribution, the financial statements are presented on 
a consolidated basis.

The company's Consolidated Balance Sheet at December 31, 2019 consists of the consolidated balances subsequent to the Corteva 
Distribution. The balances reflect the assets and liabilities that were historically included in the EID statements, as well as assets 
and liabilities transferred to the company as part of the common control combination of DAS. The company's Consolidated Balance 
Sheet at December 31, 2018 consist of the combined balances of Historical EID and DAS. The Balance Sheets will be referred to 
as the "Consolidated Balance Sheets" throughout this document.

The company's Consolidated Statements of Operations (the "Consolidated Statements of Operations") for all periods prior to April 
30, 2019 consist of the combined results of operations for Historical EID and DAS. The Consolidated Statements of Operations 
for all periods after May 1, 2019 represent the consolidated balances of the company.

Divestiture of EID ECP
The transfer of EID ECP meets the criteria for discontinued operations and as such, results of operations are presented as discontinued 
operations  and  have  been  excluded  from  continuing  operations  for  all  periods  presented.   The  comprehensive  (loss)  income, 
stockholder's equity and cash flows related to EID ECP have not been segregated and are included in the Consolidated Statements 
of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Consolidated Statements of Equity and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, respectively, 
for all periods presented.  Amounts related to EID ECP are consistently included or excluded from the Notes to the Consolidated 
Financial Statements based on the respective financial statement line item.  See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for 
additional information.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Divestiture of EID Specialty Products Entities
The transfer of the EID Specialty Products Entities meets the criteria for discontinued operations and as such, results of operations 
are  presented  as  discontinued  operations  and  have  been  excluded  from  continuing  operations  for  all  periods  presented.   The 
comprehensive (loss) income, stockholder's equity and cash flows related to the EID Specialty Products Entities have not been 
segregated and are included in the Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive (Loss) Income, Consolidated Statements of Equity 
and Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, respectively, for all periods presented.  Amounts related to the EID Special Products 
Entities are consistently included or excluded from the Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements based on the respective 
financial statement line item.  See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information.

Divested EID Ag Business
As a condition of the regulatory approval for the Merger, including by the European Commission, EID was required to divest (the 
“Divested Ag Business”) certain assets related to its crop protection business and research and development ("R&D") organization, 
specifically  EID’s  Cereal  Broadleaf  Herbicides  and  Chewing  Insecticides  portfolios,  including  Rynaxypyr®,  Cyazypyr® and 
Indoxacarb as well as the crop protection R&D pipeline and organization, excluding seed treatment, nematicides, and late-stage 
R&D programs. On March 31, 2017, EID and FMC Corporation (“FMC”) entered into a definitive agreement (the "FMC Transaction 
Agreement"). On November 1, 2017, FMC acquired the Divested Ag Business and EID acquired certain assets relating to FMC’s 
Health and Nutrition segment, excluding its Omega-3 products (the "H&N Business") (collectively, the "FMC Transactions"). 
The H&N Business was transferred to DowDuPont as part of the EID Specialty Products Entities.

The sale of the Divested Ag Business met the criteria for discontinued operations and as such, results of operations are presented 
as discontinued operations and have been excluded from continuing operations for all periods presented.  See Note 5 - Divestitures 
and Other Transactions, for additional information.

Predecessor / Successor Reporting
For purposes of DowDuPont's financial statement presentation, Historical Dow was determined to be the accounting acquirer in 
the Merger and Historical DuPont's assets and liabilities are reflected at fair value as of the close of the Merger in the financial 
statements of DowDuPont. In connection with the Merger and the related accounting determination, Historical DuPont elected to 
apply push-down accounting and reflect in its financial statements, the fair value of its assets and liabilities. For purposes of 
Corteva’s  financial  statement  presentation,  periods  following  the  close  of  the  Merger  are  labeled  “Successor”  and  reflect 
DowDuPont’s basis in the fair values of the assets and liabilities of Corteva/EID. All periods prior to the closing of the Merger 
reflect the historical accounting basis in EID 's assets and liabilities and are labeled “Predecessor.” The Consolidated Financial 
Statements and Footnotes include a black line division between the columns titled "Predecessor" and "Successor" to signify that 
the amounts shown for the periods prior to and following the Merger are not comparable. In addition, the company elected to 
make certain changes in presentation to harmonize its accounting and reporting with that of DowDuPont in the Successor periods. 
See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, to the Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of these 
changes.

NOTE 2 - SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

The Consolidated Financial Statements include the accounts of the company and subsidiaries in which a controlling interest is 
maintained.  For those consolidated subsidiaries in which the company's ownership is less than 100 percent, the outside stockholders' 
interests  are  shown  as  noncontrolling  interests.  Investments  in  affiliates  over  which  the  company  has  the  ability  to  exercise 
significant influence but does not have a controlling interest are accounted for under the equity method. 

The company is also involved with certain joint ventures accounted for under the equity method of accounting that are variable 
interest entities ("VIEs").  The company is not the primary beneficiary, as the nature of the company's involvement with the VIEs 
does not provide it the power to direct the VIEs significant activities.  Future events may require these VIEs to be consolidated if 
the company becomes the primary beneficiary.  At December 31, 2019 and 2018, the maximum exposure to loss related to the 
nonconsolidated VIEs is not considered material to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Use of Estimates in Financial Statement Preparation
The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires the use of estimates and assumptions that affect 
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities, the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements, 
and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting period. The company’s consolidated financial statements 
include amounts that are based on management’s best estimates and judgments. Actual results could differ from those estimates. 

Changes in Accounting and Reporting 
Within the Successor periods, EID made the following changes in accounting and reporting to harmonize its accounting and 
reporting with DowDuPont. 

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Within the Successor periods of the Consolidated Statements of Operations:

• 

Included royalty income within net sales. In the Predecessor period, royalty income is included within other income 
(expense) - net.

• 

•  Eliminated the other operating charges line item.  In the Successor periods, a majority of these costs are included within 
cost of goods sold. These costs are also included in selling, general and administrative expenses and amortization of 
intangibles in the Successor periods. 
Presented amortization of intangibles as a separate line item.  In the Predecessor period, amortization is included within 
cost of goods sold, selling, general and administrative expenses, other operating charges, and research and development 
expenses.
Presented integration and separation costs as a separate line item.  In the Predecessor period, these costs totaled $354 
million and are included within selling, general and administrative expenses.  
Included interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits within the (benefit from) provision for income taxes on 
continuing operations.  In the Predecessor period, interest accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits is included within 
other income (expense) - net.  

• 

• 

Within the Successor periods of the Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows:

• 

Included foreign currency exchange contract settlements within cash flows from operating activities, regardless of hedge 
accounting qualification.  In the Predecessor period, EID reflected non-qualified hedge programs, specifically forward 
contracts, options and cash collateral activity, within cash flows from investing activities. In the Predecessor period, EID 
reflected cash flows from qualified programs within the line item it related to (i.e., revenue hedge cash flows presented 
within changes from accounts receivable). 

•  Aligned the line items within "changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and divested companies" to the 
DowDuPont presentation, including accounts and notes receivable, inventories, accounts payable, and other assets and 
liabilities. In the Predecessor period, the line item "changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and divested 
companies" includes accounts and notes receivable, inventories and other operating assets, accounts payable and other 
operating liabilities, and accrued interest and income taxes. 

Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash equivalents represent investments with maturities of three months or less from time of purchase. They are carried at cost 
plus accrued interest. 

Restricted Cash
Restricted cash represents trust assets of $409 million and $460 million as of December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, and is 
included within other current assets on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. See Note 9 - Supplementary Information, for further 
information.

Marketable Securities
Marketable securities represent investments in fixed and floating rate financial instruments with maturities greater than three 
months and up to twelve months at time of purchase.  Investments classified as held-to-maturity are recorded at amortized cost.  
The carrying value approximates fair value due to the short-term nature of the investments.  Investments classified as available-
for-sale  are  carried  at  estimated  fair  value  with  unrealized  gains  and  losses  recorded  as  a  component  of  accumulated  other 
comprehensive income (loss).  The cost of investments sold is determined by specific identification.

Fair Value Measurements
Under the accounting guidance for fair value measurements and disclosures, a fair value hierarchy was established that prioritizes 
the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The hierarchy gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices 
in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 
measurements). A financial instrument's level within the fair value hierarchy is based on the lowest level of any input that is 
significant to the fair value measurement.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The company uses the following valuation techniques to measure fair value for its assets and liabilities:

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

–

–

–

Quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities;

Significant other observable inputs (e.g. quoted prices for similar items in active markets, quoted prices for 
identical or similar items in markets that are not active, inputs other than quoted prices that are observable 
such as interest rate and yield curves, and market-corroborated inputs);

Unobservable  inputs  for  the  asset  or  liability,  which  are  valued  based  on  management's  estimates  of 
assumptions that market participants would use in pricing the asset or liability.

Foreign Currency Translation
The company's worldwide operations utilize the U.S. dollar ("USD") or local currency as the functional currency, where applicable. 
The company identifies its separate and distinct foreign entities and groups the foreign entities into two categories: 1) extension 
of the parent or foreign subsidiaries operating in a hyper-inflationary environment (USD functional currency) and 2) self-contained 
(local functional currency). If a foreign entity does not align with either category, factors are evaluated and a judgment is made 
to determine the functional currency.  

For foreign entities where the USD is the functional currency, all foreign currency-denominated asset and liability amounts are 
re-measured into USD at end-of-period exchange rates, except for inventories, prepaid expenses, property, plant and equipment, 
goodwill and other intangible assets, which are re-measured at historical rates. Foreign currency income and expenses are re-
measured at average exchange rates in effect during the year, except for expenses related to balance sheet amounts re-measured 
at historical exchange rates. Exchange gains and losses arising from re-measurement of foreign currency-denominated monetary 
assets and liabilities are included in income in the period in which they occur. 

For foreign entities where the local currency is the functional currency, assets and liabilities denominated in local currencies are 
translated into USD at end-of-period exchange rates and the resultant translation adjustments are reported, net of their related tax 
effects, as a component of accumulated other comprehensive loss in equity. Assets and liabilities denominated in other than the 
local currency are re-measured into the local currency prior to translation into USD and the resultant exchange gains or losses are 
included in income in the period in which they occur. Income and expenses are translated into USD at average exchange rates in 
effect during the period. 

The company changes the functional currency of its separate and distinct foreign entities only when significant changes in economic 
facts and circumstances indicate clearly that the functional currency has changed.

Inventories
The company's inventories are valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value.  Elements of cost in inventories include raw 
materials, direct labor and manufacturing overhead. Stores and supplies are valued at cost or net realizable value, whichever is 
lower; cost is generally determined by the average cost method.

As of December 31, 2019, approximately 59% and 41% of the company's inventories were accounted for under the first-in, first-
out ("FIFO") and average cost methods, respectively. As of December 31, 2018, approximately 57% and 43% of the company's 
inventories were accounted for under the FIFO and average cost methods, respectively. Inventories accounted for under the FIFO 
method are primarily comprised of products with shorter shelf lives such as seeds.  See Note 13 - Inventories, for further information. 

The company establishes allowances for obsolescence of inventory based upon quality considerations and assumptions about 
future demand and market conditions.

Property, Plant and Equipment
Property, plant and equipment are carried at cost less accumulated depreciation. In connection with the Merger, the fair value of 
property, plant and equipment was determined using a market approach and a replacement cost approach. Depreciation is based 
on the estimated service lives of depreciable assets and is calculated using the straight-line method. Fully depreciated assets are 
retained in property and accumulated depreciation accounts until they are removed from service. When assets are surrendered, 
retired, sold, or otherwise disposed of, their gross carrying values and related accumulated depreciation are removed from the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets and included in determining gain or loss on such disposals.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
The company records goodwill when the purchase price of a business acquisition exceeds the estimated fair value of net identified 
tangible and intangible assets acquired. Goodwill is tested for impairment at the reporting unit level annually, or more frequently 
when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the fair value of a reporting unit has more likely than not declined below 
its carrying value. In connection with the Merger Transaction, the company adopted the policy of DowDuPont and performs an 
annual goodwill impairment test in the fourth quarter. 

When testing goodwill for impairment, the company has the option to first perform qualitative testing to determine whether it is 
more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying value.  If the company chooses not to complete 
a qualitative assessment for a given reporting unit or if the initial assessment indicates that it is more likely than not that the carrying 
value of a reporting unit exceeds its estimated fair value, additional quantitative testing is required.  The company determined fair 
values for each of the reporting units using the income approach and the market approach. Under the income approach, fair value 
is determined based on the present value of estimated future cash flows, discounted at an appropriate risk-adjusted rate. Under the 
market approach, the company uses metrics of publicly traded companies or historically completed transactions for comparable 
companies.  See Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for further information on goodwill.

Indefinite-lived intangible assets are tested for impairment at least annually; however, these tests are performed more frequently 
when events or changes in circumstances indicate that the asset may be impaired. Impairment exists when carrying value exceeds 
fair value. The company's fair value methodology is primarily based on discounted cash flow techniques.

Definite-lived intangible assets are amortized over their estimated useful lives, generally on a straight-line basis for periods ranging 
primarily from 2 years to 25 years.  The company continually evaluates the reasonableness of the useful lives of these assets. Once 
these assets are fully amortized, they are removed from the Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Leases
The company adopted ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and associated ASUs related to Topic 842, in the first quarter of 2019.  
Prior periods are not restated and continue to be reported under ASC 840.  Under Topic 842, the company determines whether an 
arrangement is a lease at the inception of the arrangement based on the terms and conditions in the contract.  A contract contains 
a lease if there is an identified asset and the company has the right to control the asset.  Operating lease right-of-use ("ROU") 
assets are included in other assets on the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Operating lease liabilities are included in accrued 
and other current liabilities and other noncurrent obligations on the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  Finance lease assets 
are included in property, plant and equipment on the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets. Finance lease liabilities are included 
in short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations and long-term debt on the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

Operating lease ROU assets represent the company’s right to use an underlying asset for the lease term and lease liabilities represent 
the company’s obligation to make lease payments arising from the lease.  Operating lease ROU assets and liabilities are recognized 
at the commencement date based on the present value of lease payments over the lease term.  As most of the company’s leases do 
not provide the lessor's implicit rate, the company uses its incremental borrowing rate at the commencement date in determining 
the present value of lease payments.  Lease terms include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain those options 
will be exercised.  Leases with an initial term of 12 months or less are not recorded on the balance sheet.  The company recognizes 
lease expense for these leases on a straight-line basis over the lease term. 

The company has lease agreements with lease and non-lease components, which are accounted for as a single lease component 
for all asset classes. In the Consolidated Statements of Operations, lease expense for operating lease payments is recognized on 
a straight-line basis over the lease term. For finance leases, interest expense is recognized on the lease liability and the ROU asset 
is amortized over the lease term.  See Note 16 - Leases, for further information. 

Impairment of Long-Lived Assets
The company evaluates the carrying value of long-lived assets to be held and used when events or changes in circumstances 
indicate the carrying value may not be recoverable. The carrying value of a long-lived asset group is considered impaired when 
the total projected undiscounted cash flows from the assets are separately identifiable and are less than its carrying value. In that 
event, a loss is recognized based on the amount by which the carrying value exceeds the fair value of the long-lived asset. The 
company's fair value methodology is an estimate of fair market value which is made based on prices of similar assets or other 
valuation methodologies including present value techniques. Long-lived assets to be disposed of by sale, if material, are classified 
as held for sale and reported at the lower of carrying amount or fair value less cost to sell, and depreciation is ceased. Long-lived 
assets to be disposed of other than by sale are classified as held and used until they are disposed of and reported at the lower of 
carrying amount or fair value.  Depreciation is recognized over the remaining useful life of the assets.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Derivative Instruments
Derivative instruments are reported in the Consolidated Balance Sheets at their fair values. The company utilizes derivatives to 
manage exposures to foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices. Changes in the fair values of derivative instruments 
that are not designated as hedges are recorded in current period earnings. For derivative instruments designated as cash flow 
hedges, the (loss) gain is reported in accumulated other comprehensive loss until it is cleared to earnings during the same period 
in which the hedged item affects earnings.

In the event that a derivative designated as a hedge of a firm commitment or an anticipated transaction is terminated prior to the 
maturation of the hedged transaction, the net gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income ("AOCI") generally remains 
in AOCI until the item that was hedged affects earnings. If a hedged transaction matures, or is sold, extinguished, or terminated 
prior to the maturity of a derivative designated as a hedge of such transaction, gains or losses associated with the derivative through 
the date the transaction matured are included in the measurement of the hedged transaction and the derivative is reclassified as 
for trading purposes. Derivatives designated as hedges of anticipated transactions are reclassified as for trading purposes if the 
anticipated transaction is no longer probable.

In the Predecessor period, the company reflected non-qualified hedge programs, specifically forward contracts, options and cash 
collateral activity, within cash flows from investing activities. In the Predecessor period, the company reflected cash flows from 
qualified  programs  within  the  line  item  it  related  to  (i.e.,  revenue  hedge  cash  flows  presented  within  changes  from  accounts 
receivable).  In the Successor periods, the company included foreign currency exchange contract settlements within cash flows 
from  operating  activities,  regardless  of  hedge  accounting  qualification.    See  Note  22  -  Financial  Instruments,  for  additional 
discussion regarding the company's objectives and strategies for derivative instruments.

Environmental Matters
Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability 
can be reasonably estimated. These accruals are adjusted periodically as assessment and remediation efforts progress or as additional 
technical or legal information becomes available. Accruals for environmental liabilities are included in the Consolidated Balance 
Sheets in accrued and other current liabilities and other noncurrent obligations at undiscounted amounts. Accruals for related 
insurance or other third-party recoveries for environmental liabilities are recorded when it is probable that a recovery will be 
realized and are included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets as accounts and notes receivable - net. 

Environmental costs are capitalized if the costs extend the life of the property, increase its capacity, and/or mitigate or prevent 
contamination from future operations. Environmental costs are also capitalized in recognition of legal asset retirement obligations 
resulting  from  the  acquisition,  construction  and/or  normal  operation  of  a  long-lived  asset.  Costs  related  to  environmental 
contamination  treatment  and  cleanup  are  charged  to  expense.  Estimated  future  incremental  operations,  maintenance  and 
management costs directly related to remediation are accrued when such costs are probable and reasonably estimable.

Revenue Recognition
The company recognizes revenue when its customer obtains control of promised goods or services, in an amount that reflects the 
consideration which the company expects to receive in exchange for those goods or services. To determine revenue recognition 
for the arrangements that the company determines are within the scope of FASB ASU No. 2014-09, Revenue from Contracts with 
Customers (Topic 606), the company performs the following five steps: (1) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (2) identify 
the performance obligations in the contract, (3) determine the transaction price, (4) allocate the transaction price to the performance 
obligations in the contract, and (5) recognize revenue when (or as) the entity satisfies a performance obligation. See Note 6 - 
Revenue, for additional information on revenue recognition.

Prepaid Royalties
The company currently has certain third-party biotechnology trait license agreements, which require up-front and variable payments 
subject to the licensor meeting certain conditions.  These payments are reflected as other current assets and other assets and are 
amortized to cost of goods sold as seeds containing the respective trait technology are utilized over the life of the license.  The 
rate of royalty amortization expense recognized is based on the company’s strategic plans which include various assumptions and 
estimates including product portfolio, market dynamics, farmer preferences, growth rates and projected planted acres. Changes 
in factors and assumptions included in the strategic plans, including potential changes to the product portfolio in favor of internally 
developed biotechnology, could impact the rate of recognition of the relevant prepaid royalty.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

At December 31, 2019, the balance of prepaid royalties reflected in other current assets and other assets was $440 million and 
$794 million, respectively. The majority of the balance of prepaid royalties relates to the company’s wholly owned subsidiary, 
Pioneer  Hi-Bred  International,  Inc.’s  (“Pioneer”)  non-exclusive  license  in  the  United  States  and  Canada  for  the  Monsanto 
Company's Genuity® Roundup Ready 2 Yield® glyphosate tolerance trait and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® glyphosate and dicamba 
tolerance trait for soybeans (“Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement”).  Each of these licensed technologies are now trademarks 
of the Bayer Group, which acquired the Monsanto Company in 2018.  The prepaid royalty asset relates to a series of up-front, 
fixed and variable royalty payments to utilize the traits in Pioneer’s soybean product mix.  The company’s historical expectation 
has been that the technology licensed under the Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement would be used as the primary herbicide 
tolerance trait platform in the Pioneer® brand soybean through the term of the agreement.  DAS and MS Technologies, L.L.C. 
jointly developed and own the Enlist E3TM herbicide tolerance trait for soybeans which provides tolerance to 2, 4-D choline in 
Enlist Duo® and Enlist One® herbicides, as well as glyphosate and glufosinate herbicides.  In connection with the validation of 
breeding plans and large-scale product development timelines, during the fourth quarter of 2019, the company is accelerating the 
ramp up of the Enlist E3TM trait platform in the company’s soybean portfolio mix across all brands, including Pioneer® brands, 
over the next five years.   During the ramp-up period, the company is expected to significantly reduce the volume of products with 
the Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® herbicide tolerance traits beginning in 2021, with expected minimal 
use of the trait platform thereafter for the remainder of the Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement (the “Transition Plan”).  The 
rate of royalty expense is therefore expected to significantly increase through higher amortization of the prepaid royalty as fewer 
seeds containing the respective trait are expected to be utilized.

In connection with the departure from these traits, beginning January 1, 2020 the company will present and disclose the non-cash 
accelerated  prepaid  royalty  amortization  expense  as  a  component  of  Restructuring  and Asset  Related  Charges  -  Net,  in  the 
Consolidated Statement of Operations. The accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense will represent the difference between 
the rate of amortization based on the revised number of units expected to contain the Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 
2 Xtend® trait technology and the variable cash rate per the Roundup Ready 2 License Agreement. 

Further changes in factors and assumptions associated with usage of the trait platform licensed under the Roundup Ready 2 License 
Agreement, including the Transition Plan, could further impact the rate of recognition of the prepaid royalty and statement of 
operations presentation of the accelerated prepaid royalty amortization expense. 

Cost of Goods Sold 
Successor periods - Cost of goods sold primarily includes the cost of manufacture and delivery, ingredients or raw materials, direct 
salaries, wages and benefits and overhead, non-capitalizable costs associated with capital projects, royalties and other operational 
expenses.   No amortization of intangibles is included within costs of goods sold.   

Predecessor period - Cost of goods sold primarily includes the cost of manufacture and delivery, ingredients or raw materials, 
direct salaries, wages and benefits, and overhead.

Other Operating Charges
Predecessor period - Other operating charges includes product claim charges and recoveries, non-capitalizable costs associated 
with capital projects, and other operational expenses.  

Research and Development
Research and development costs are expensed as incurred. Research and development expense includes costs (primarily consisting 
of  employee  costs,  materials,  contract  services,  research  agreements,  and  other  external  spend)  relating  to  the  discovery  and 
development of new products, enhancement of existing products, and regulatory approval of new and existing products.

Selling, General and Administrative Expenses 
Successor periods - Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include selling and marketing expenses, commissions, 
functional costs, and business management expenses. 

Predecessor period - Selling, general and administrative expenses primarily include selling and marketing expenses, commissions, 
functional costs, business management expenses, and integration and separation costs. 

Integration and Separation Costs 
Successor periods - Integration and separation costs includes costs incurred to prepare for and close the Merger, post-Merger 
integration expenses, and costs incurred to prepare for the Business Separations. These costs primarily consist of financial advisory, 
information  technology,  legal,  accounting,  consulting  and  other  professional  advisory  fees  associated  with  preparation  and 
execution of these activities.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Litigation and Other Contingencies
Accruals for legal matters and other contingencies are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount 
of the liability can be reasonably estimated. Legal costs, such as outside counsel fees and expenses, are charged to expense in the 
period incurred. 

Severance Costs
Severance benefits are provided to employees under the company's ongoing benefit arrangements. Severance costs are accrued 
when management commits to a plan of termination and it becomes probable that employees will be entitled to benefits at amounts 
that can be reasonably estimated. 

Insurance/Self-Insurance
The company self-insures certain risks where permitted by law or regulation, including workers' compensation, vehicle liability 
and  employee  related  benefits.  Liabilities  associated  with  these  risks  are  estimated  in  part  by  considering  historical  claims 
experience, demographic factors and other actuarial assumptions. For other risks, the company uses a combination of insurance 
and  self-insurance,  reflecting  comprehensive  reviews  of  relevant  risks. A  receivable  for  an  insurance  recovery  is  generally 
recognized when the loss has occurred and collection is considered probable.

Income Taxes 
The company accounts for income taxes using the asset and liability method. Under this method, deferred tax assets and liabilities 
are recognized for the future tax consequences of temporary differences between the carrying amounts and tax bases of assets and 
liabilities using enacted tax rates. The effect of a change in tax rates on deferred tax assets or liabilities is recognized in income 
in the period that includes the enactment date (see Note 10 - Income Taxes, for further information relating to the enactment of 
the Tax Cuts and Job Act). 

The company recognizes the financial statement effects of an uncertain income tax position when it is more likely than not, based 
on the technical merits, that the position will be sustained upon examination. The current portion of uncertain income tax positions 
is included in income taxes payable and the long-term portion is included in other noncurrent obligations in the Consolidated 
Balance Sheets.

Income tax related penalties are included in the provision for income taxes in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. Interest 
accrued related to unrecognized tax benefits is included within the (benefit from) provision for income taxes from continuing 
operations in the Consolidated Statements of Operations in the Successor periods.  In the Predecessor period, interest accrued 
related to unrecognized tax benefits is included within other income (expense) - net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations. 

Earnings per Common Share
The  calculation  of  earnings  per  common  share  is  based  on  the  weighted-average  number  of  the  company’s  common  shares 
outstanding for the applicable period. The calculation of diluted earnings per common share reflects the effect of all potential 
common shares that were outstanding during the respective periods, unless the effect of doing so is antidilutive.

Segments
As a result of the Corteva Distribution, the company changed its reportable segments to seed and crop protection to reflect the 
manner in which the company's chief operating decision maker assesses performance and allocates resources.  The company also 
updated its reporting units to align with the level at which discrete financial information is available for review by management.  

Prior year segment information has been revised to conform to the current presentation, excluding the Predecessor and Successor 
periods of 2017.  See Note 25 - Segment Information, for further information.

NOTE 3 - RECENT ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance
In February 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-02, Leases (Topic 842), and associated ASUs related to Topic 842, which requires 
organizations that lease assets to recognize on their balance sheet the assets and liabilities for the rights and obligations created 
by those leases. The new guidance requires that a lessee recognize assets and liabilities for leases, and recognition, presentation 
and measurement in the financial statements will depend on its classification as a finance or operating lease. In addition, the new 
guidance  requires  disclosures  to  help  investors  and  other  financial  statement  users  better  understand  the  amount,  timing  and 
uncertainty of cash flows arising from leases. Lessor accounting remains largely unchanged from previous U.S. GAAP but does 
contain some targeted improvements to align with the new revenue recognition guidance issued in 2014 (Topic 606).

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The company adopted this standard in the first quarter of 2019, which allows for a modified retrospective transition approach, 
applying the new standard to all leases existing at the date of initial adoption. An entity may choose to use either (1) its effective 
date or (2) the beginning of the earliest comparative period presented in the financial statement as its date of initial application. 
The company has elected to apply the transition requirements at the January 1, 2019 effective date rather than at the beginning of 
the earliest comparative period presented. This approach allows for a cumulative effect adjustment in the period of adoption, and 
prior periods are not restated and continue to be reported in accordance with historic accounting under ASC 840 (Leases). In 
addition, the company has elected the package of practical expedients permitted under the transition guidance within the new 
standard, which among other things, does not require reassessment of prior conclusions related to contracts containing a lease, 
lease classification, and initial direct lease costs. As an accounting policy election, the company chose to not apply the standard 
to certain existing land easements, excluded short-term leases (term of 12 months or less) from the balance sheet and will account 
for nonlease and lease components in a contract as a single component for all asset classes.  See Note 16 - Leases, for additional 
information.

The following table summarizes the impact of adoption to the company’s Consolidated Balance Sheet:

(In millions, except per share amounts)
Assets
Property, plant and equipment - net of
accumulated depreciation
Other assets
Assets of discontinued operations - non-current

Liabilities and Equity
Current liabilities

Short-term borrowings and finance lease
obligations
Accrued and other current liabilities
Liabilities of discontinued operations - current

Long-Term Debt
Other noncurrent obligations
Liabilities of discontinued operations - non-
current

$
$
$

$
$
$

$
$

$

As Reported 
December 31, 20181

Effect of Adoption of
ASU 2016-02

Updated
January 1, 2019

4,544 $
1,932 $
56,545 $

2,154 $
4,005 $
3,167 $

5,784 $
1,795 $

5,484 $

9 $
546 $
461 $

1 $
143 $
141 $

8 $
403 $

320 $

4,553
2,478
57,006

2,155
4,148
3,308

5,792
2,198

5,804

1. 

Includes adjustments for discontinued operations and common control business combination.

The adoption of the new guidance did not have a material impact on the company's Consolidated Statement of Operations and 
had no impact on the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows.

In June 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-07, Compensation - Stock Compensation (Topic 718): Improvements to Nonemployee 
Share-Based Payment Accounting, which simplifies the accounting for share-based payments granted to nonemployees for goods 
and services. Under the ASU, most of the guidance on such payments to nonemployees would be aligned with the requirements 
for share-based payments granted to employees. As a result, most of the guidance in ASC 718 associated with employee share-
based payments, including most requirements related to classification and measurement, applies to nonemployee share-based 
payment arrangements. The company adopted the guidance in the first quarter of 2019 and it did not have a material impact to 
company's financial position, results of operations or cash flows.

In July 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-07, “Codification Updates to SEC Sections - Amendments to SEC Paragraphs Pursuant 
to SEC Final Rule Releases No. 33-10532, Disclosure Update and Simplification, and Nos. 33-10231 and 33-10442, Investment 
Company  Reporting  Modernization  and  Miscellaneous  Updates  (SEC  Update)”  (“ASU  2019-07”). ASU  2019-07  aligns  the 
guidance in various SEC sections of the Codification with the requirements of certain SEC final rules. ASU 2019-07 was effective 
immediately. The adoption of ASU 2019-07 did not have a material impact on the company's financial position, results of operations 
or cash flows.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Accounting Guidance Issued But Not Adopted as of December 31, 2019 
In June 2016, the FASB issued ASU 2016-13, Financial Instruments (Topic 326): Credit Losses - Measurement of Credit Losses 
on Financial Statements, which requires financial assets measured at amortized cost basis to be presented at the net amount expected 
to be collected.  The amortized cost basis of financial assets should be reduced by expected credit losses to present the net carrying 
value in the financial statements at the amount expected to be collected.  The measurement of expected credit losses is based on 
past events, historical experience, current conditions and forecasts that affect the collectability of the financial assets. Additionally, 
credit losses relating to available-for-sale debt securities should be recorded through an allowance for credit losses. The new 
standard is effective for fiscal years, and periods within those fiscal years, beginning after December 15, 2019. Early adoption is 
permitted for fiscal years beginning January 1, 2019.  In 2019, the FASB subsequently issued ASU 2019-04, ASU 2019-05, and 
ASU 2019-11, respectively, which contained updates to ASU 2016-13.  The company does not expect the impact of adoption to 
be material.

In November 2018, the FASB issued ASU 2018-18, Collaborative Arrangements (Topic 808): Clarifying the Interaction between 
Topic 808 and Topic 606, which provides guidance on whether certain transactions between collaborative arrangement participants 
should be accounted for as revenue under Topic 606 when the collaborative arrangement participant is a customer in the context 
of a unit of account. Accordingly, this amendment added unit of account guidance in Topic 606 when an entity is assessing whether 
the collaborative arrangement, or a part of the arrangement, is within the scope of Topic 606. In addition, the amendment provides 
certain guidance on presenting the collaborative arrangement transaction together with Topic 606. ASU 2018-18 is effective for 
fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2019 and interim periods within those fiscal years and early adoption is permitted. This 
ASU is to be applied retrospectively to the date of initial application of Topic 606. The company does not expect the impact of 
adoption to be material.

In December 2019, the FASB issued ASU 2019-12, Income Taxes (Topic 740): Simplifying the Accounting for Income Taxes, 
which as part of the FASB’s Simplification Initiative to identify, evaluate, and improve areas of U.S. GAAP for which cost and 
complexity  can  be  reduced,  while  maintaining  or  improving  the  usefulness  of  the  information  provided  to  users  of  financial 
statements.  This ASU amends ASC 740, Income Taxes, by removing certain exceptions to the general principles, and clarifying 
and amending current guidance. The new standard is effective for fiscal years, and periods within those fiscal years, beginning 
after December 15, 2020. Early adoption is permitted, however all amended guidance must be adopted in the same period and 
should be reflected as of the beginning of the annual period if initially adopted and applied during an interim period. The company 
is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this guidance.   

NOTE 4 - COMMON CONTROL BUSINESS COMBINATIONS

DAS Common Control Combination 
Based on an evaluation of the provisions of ASC 805 (Business Combinations), Corteva and DAS represent entities under common 
control, as both shared DowDuPont as their parent company.  As a result, the assets, liabilities and operations of Corteva and DAS 
are combined at their historical carrying amounts, and all historical periods are adjusted as if Corteva and DAS had been combined 
since  the  Merger  Effectiveness  Time,  when  the  entities  were  first  under  common  control.   Accordingly,  the  accompanying 
Consolidated Financial Statements and Notes thereto have been retrospectively revised to include the transferred net assets and 
results of operations of DAS beginning on September 1, 2017.  Refer to Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, for 
additional information on the common control combination.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The  following  table  summarizes  the  final  recording  of  assets  and  liabilities  of  DAS  at  their  respective  carrying  values  as  of 
September 1, 2017:

(In millions)

Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable - net
Inventories
Other current assets
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates
Property, plant and equipment - net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Deferred income taxes
Other assets
Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations
Accounts payable

Income taxes payable

Accrued and other current liabilities

Long-term debt

Deferred income tax liabilities

Pension and other post employment benefits - noncurrent

Other noncurrent obligations

September 1, 2017

$

98
1,377
2,133
130
50
1,555
1,472
130
230
97
6
1,414

103

482

27

66

126

170

The following tables provide supplemental results of EID and DAS, as previously reported, for the year ended December 31, 2018
and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017:

(In millions)

Net Sales

(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income taxes

Loss from continuing operations
after income taxes

$

$

$

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018

Historical EID

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other Adjustments1

DAS

Corteva

26,279 $

(17,638) $

5,646 $

14,287

(4,793) $

(2,128) $

(5,013) $

(1,753) $

115 $

(9) $

(6,806)

(6,775)

For the Period September 1 through December 31, 2017

(In millions)

Net Sales

(Loss) income from continuing
operations before income taxes

Income from continuing
operations after income taxes

$

$

$

Historical EID

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other Adjustments1

DAS

Corteva

7,053 $

(5,477) $

2,214 $

(1,586) $

1,087 $

480 $

485 $

645 $

188 $

3,790

(461)

1,760

1.  Reflects  discontinued  operations  of  EID's  ECP  and  Specialty  Products  Entities  and  adjustments  primarily  related  to  the  elimination  of  intercompany 
transactions between EID and DAS for periods subsequent to the Merger, as if they were combined affiliates, and adjustments made to align historical 
financial statement presentation of DAS and Corteva.

Intercompany balances and transactions with Historical EID and DAS have been eliminated.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 5 - DIVESTITURES AND OTHER TRANSACTIONS 

Separation Agreements
In connection with the Distributions, DuPont, Corteva, and Dow (together, the “Parties” and each a “Party”) have entered into 
certain agreements to effect the separation, provide for the allocation of DowDuPont’s assets, employees, liabilities and obligations 
(including its investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) among the Parties, and provide 
a  framework  for  Corteva's  relationship  with  Dow  and  DuPont  following  the  separations  and  Distributions  (collectively,  the 
"Separation Agreements").  The Parties entered into, among other agreements, the following agreements:

• 

Separation and Distribution Agreement - Effective April 1, 2019, the Parties entered into an agreement that sets forth, 
among other things, the agreements among the Parties regarding the principal transactions necessary to effect the 
Distributions.  It also sets forth other agreements that govern certain aspects of the Parties’ ongoing relationships 
after the completion of the Distributions (the "Corteva Separation Agreement"). 

•  Tax Matters Agreement - The Parties entered into an agreement effective as of April 1, 2019 as amended on June 1, 
2019 that governs their respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to tax liabilities and benefits, 
tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings and other 
matters regarding taxes. 

•  Employee Matters Agreement - The Parties entered into an agreement that identifies employees and employee-related 
liabilities (and attributable assets) to be allocated (either retained, transferred and accepted, or assigned and assumed, 
as  applicable)  to  the  Parties  as  part  of  the  Distributions  and  describes  when  and  how  the  relevant  transfers  and 
assignments will occur. 

• 

Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreement - Effective as of April 1, 2019 Corteva and Dow, and effective June 
1, 2019 Corteva and DuPont entered into Intellectual Property Cross-License Agreements.  The Intellectual Property 
Cross-License Agreements set forth the terms and conditions under which the applicable Parties may use in their 
respective businesses, following each of the Distributions, certain know-how (including trade secrets), copyrights, 
and  software,  and  certain  patents  and  standards,  allocated  to  another  Party  pursuant  to  the  Corteva  Separation 
Agreement. 

•  Letter Agreement - DuPont and Corteva entered into a Letter Agreement.  The Letter Agreement sets forth certain 
additional terms and conditions related to the Separation, including certain limitations on each party’s ability to 
transfer  certain  businesses  and  assets  to  third  parties  without  assigning  certain  of  such  party’s  indemnification 
obligations under the Corteva Separation Agreement to the other party to the transferee of such businesses and assets 
or meeting certain other alternative conditions. 

DuPont
Pursuant to the Separation Agreements, DuPont and Corteva indemnifies the other against certain litigation, environmental, tax, 
workers' compensation and other liabilities that arose prior to the Corteva Distribution. The term of this indemnification is generally 
indefinite and includes defense costs and expenses, as well as monetary and non-monetary settlements and judgments. In connection 
with the recognition of liabilities related to these matters, the company records an indemnification asset when recovery is deemed 
probable. At December 31, 2019, the indemnification assets are $22 million within accounts and notes receivable - net and $57 
million within other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  At December 31, 2019, the indemnification liabilities are $4 million
within accrued and other current liabilities and $69 million within other noncurrent obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

Dow
Pursuant to the Separation Agreements, Dow and Corteva indemnifies the other against certain litigation, environmental, tax and 
other liabilities that arose prior to the Corteva Distribution. The term of this indemnification is generally indefinite and includes 
defense costs and expenses, as well as monetary and non-monetary settlements and judgments.  In connection with the recognition 
of liabilities related to these matters, the company records an indemnification asset when recovery is deemed probable. At December 
31, 2019, the indemnification assets are $44 million within accounts and notes receivable - net in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  
At December 31, 2019, the indemnification liabilities are $115 million within accrued and other current liabilities and $85 million
within other noncurrent obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

EID ECP Divestiture
As discussed in Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, on April 1, 2019, EID completed the transfer of the entities and 
related assets and liabilities of EID ECP to Dow. 

As a result, the financial results of EID ECP are reflected as discontinued operations, as summarized below:

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

(In millions)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold
Research and development expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangibles

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Other income - net

Income (loss) from discontinued operations before income
taxes

Provision for (benefit from) income taxes on
discontinued operations

$

362 $
259
4
9
23

2

44

2

23

4

1,564 $
1,082
23
43
96

12

135

13

186

35

Income from discontinued operations after income taxes

$

19 $

151 $

539 $
491
8
17
31

16

31

6

(49)

(51)

2 $

1,066
634
16
101

—

23

338

108

230

The following table presents the depreciation, amortization of intangibles, and capital expenditures of the discontinued operations 
related to EID ECP:

(In millions)

Depreciation

Amortization of intangibles

Capital expenditures

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

$

$

28 $

23 $

16 $

133 $

96 $

77 $

44 $

31 $

31 $

38

—

49

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The  carrying  amount  of  major  classes  of  assets  and  liabilities  classified  as  assets  and  liabilities  of  discontinued  operations 
at December 31, 2018 related to EID ECP consist of the following:

(In millions)

Cash and cash equivalents
Accounts and notes receivable - net
Inventories
Other current assets

Total current assets of discontinued operations

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates
Property, plant and equipment - net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Deferred income taxes
Other assets

Non-current assets of discontinued operations

Total assets of discontinued operations

Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

Accounts payable

Accrued and other current liabilities

Total current liabilities of discontinued operations

Long-term Debt

Deferred income tax liabilities

Pension and other post employment benefits - noncurrent

Other noncurrent obligations

Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations

Total liabilities of discontinued operations

December 31, 2018

55
194
465
12
726
108
770
3,587
1,143
13
1
5,622

6,348

2

214

36

252

4

432

6

2

444

696

$

$

$

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

EID Specialty Products Divestiture
As discussed in Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, on May 1, 2019, the company completed the transfer of the entities 
and related assets and liabilities of the EID Specialty Products Entities to DuPont. 

As a result, the financial results of the EID Specialty Products Entities are reflected as discontinued operations, as summarized 
below:

(In millions)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold
Other operating charges
Research and development expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses

Amortization of intangibles

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Goodwill impairment

Other income - net

(Loss) income from discontinued operations before
income taxes

Provision for income taxes on discontinued
operations

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

5,030 $
3,352

15,711 $
10,533

4,916 $
4,269

204
573

267

115

253

1,102

57

(779)

80

626
1,599

815

97

340

—

241

1,942

340

205
505

268

93

79

—

60

(443)

50

9,321
5,978
309
414
1,184

311

—

365

1,490

436

(Loss) income from discontinued operations after income
taxes

$

(859) $

1,602 $

(493) $

1,054

EID Specialty Products Impairment 
As a result of the Merger and related acquisition method of accounting, Historical DuPont's assets and liabilities were measured 
at fair value resulting in increases to the company’s goodwill and other intangible assets. The fair value valuation increased the 
risk that any declines in financial projections, including changes to key assumptions, could have a material, negative impact on 
the fair value of the company’s reporting units and assets, and therefore could result in an impairment.

As a result of the Internal Reorganization, in the second quarter of 2019, EID assessed the recoverability of the goodwill within 
the electronics and communications, protection solutions, nutrition and health, transportation and advanced polymers, packaging 
and specialty plastics, industrial biosciences, and clean technologies reporting units, and the overall carrying value of the net assets 
in the disposal group that was distributed to DowDuPont on May 1, 2019.  As a result of this analysis, the company determined 
that the fair value of certain reporting units related to the EID specialty products businesses were below carrying value resulting 
in pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment charges totaling $1,102 million reflected in loss from discontinued operations after 
income taxes.  Revised financial projections reflect unfavorable market conditions, driven by slowed demand in the biomaterials 
business unit, coupled with challenging conditions in U.S. bioethanol markets. These revised financial projections resulted in a 
reduction in the long-term forecasts of sales and profitability as compared to prior projections. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The company’s analyses above using discounted cash flow models (a form of the income approach) utilized Level 3 unobservable 
inputs. The company’s significant assumptions in these analyses include, but are not limited to, future cash flow projections, the 
weighted average cost of capital, the terminal growth rate, and the tax rate. The company’s estimates of future cash flows are based 
on current regulatory and economic climates, recent operating results, and planned business strategies. These estimates could be 
negatively affected by changes in federal, state, or local regulations or economic downturns. Future cash flow estimates are, by 
their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from the company’s estimates. The company also used a form of 
the  market  approach  (utilizes  Level  3  unobservable  inputs),  which  is  derived  from  metrics  of  publicly  traded  companies  or 
historically completed transactions of comparable businesses. The selection of comparable businesses is based on the markets in 
which the reporting units operate giving consideration to risk profiles, size, geography, and diversity of products and services. As 
such, the company believes the current assumptions and estimates utilized are both reasonable and appropriate.

In addition, the company performed an impairment analysis related to the equity method investments held by the EID specialty 
products businesses, as of May 1, 2019.  The company applied the net asset value method under the cost approach to determine 
the fair value of the equity method investments in the EID specialty products businesses.  Based on updated projections, the 
company determined the fair value of an equity method investment was below the carrying value and had no expectation the fair 
value would recover in the short-term due to the current economic environment. As a result, management concluded the impairment 
was other-than-temporary and recorded an impairment charge of $63 million, reflected in loss from discontinued operations after 
income taxes. Additionally, this impairment is reflected within restructuring and asset related charges - net in the year ended 
December 31, 2019, within the table above.

The following table presents the depreciation, amortization of intangibles, and capital expenditures of the discontinued operations 
related to the EID Specialty Products Entities:

(In millions)

Depreciation
Amortization of intangibles1
Capital expenditures

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

281 $
267

481

837 $
815

911

273 $
268 $

271 $

396
100

429

1. 

Included within cost of goods sold, selling, general and administrative expenses, other operating charges, and research 
and development expenses in the Predecessor period.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The  carrying  amount  of  major  classes  of  assets  and  liabilities  classified  as  assets  and  liabilities  of  discontinued  operations 
at December 31, 2018 related to the EID Specialty Products Entities consist of the following:

(In millions)

Cash and cash equivalents
Marketable securities
Accounts and notes receivable - net
Inventories
Other current assets

Total current assets of discontinued operations

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates
Property, plant and equipment - net
Goodwill
Other intangible assets
Deferred income taxes
Other assets

Non-current assets of discontinued operations

Total assets of discontinued operations

Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

Accounts payable

Income taxes payable

Accrued and other current liabilities

Total current liabilities of discontinued operations

Long-term Debt

Deferred income tax liabilities

Pension and other post employment benefits - noncurrent

Other noncurrent obligations

Non-current liabilities of discontinued operations

Total liabilities of discontinued operations

December 31, 2018

2,199
29
2,441
3,452
242
8,363
1,185
8,138
28,250
13,037
122
191

50,923

59,286

15

1,983

33

884

2,915

29

3,624

1,125

262

5,040

7,955

$

$

$

Merger Remedy - Divested Ag Business
As discussed in Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, on November 1, 2017, EID completed the FMC Transactions 
through the disposition of the Divested Ag Business and the acquisition of the H&N Business. The fair value as determined by 
EID  of  the  H&N  Business  was  $1,970  million.    The  FMC  Transactions  included  a  cash  consideration  payment  to  EID  of 
approximately $1,200 million, which reflected the difference in value between the Divested Ag Business and the H&N Business, 
as well as favorable contracts with FMC of $495 million. Due to the proximity of the Merger and the closing of the sale, the 
carrying value of the Divested Ag Business approximated the fair value of the consideration received, thus no resulting gain or 
loss was recognized on the sale. 

For the year ended December 31, 2019, the company recorded income from discontinued operations after income taxes related to 
the Divested Ag Business of $80 million related to changes in accruals for certain prior year tax positions. For the year ended 
December 31, 2018, the company recorded a loss from discontinued operations before income taxes related to the Divested Ag 
Business of $10 million ($5 million after tax).  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following table summarizes the results of operations of the Divested Ag Business presented as discontinued operations for 
the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively:

Successor
For the Period 
September 1 through 
December 31, 20171

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

$

199 $
194

30
102
—
(127)
(50)
(77) $

1,068
412
17
95
146
7
405
79
326

(In millions)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold
Other operating charges
Research and development expenses
Selling, general and administrative expenses2
Other income - net

(Loss) income from discontinued operations before income taxes
(Benefit from) provision for income taxes

(Loss) income from discontinued operations after income taxes

$

1.  Includes results of operations for the period September 1 through October 31, 2017, as the Divested Ag Business was disposed of on November 1, 2017.
2.  Successor period includes $44 million of transaction costs associated with the disposal of the Divested Ag Business.

The  following  table  presents  depreciation  and  capital  expenditures  of  the  discontinued  operations  related  to  the  Divested Ag 
Business:

(In millions)

Depreciation

Capital expenditures

Successor

Predecessor

For the Period 
September 1 through 
December 31, 20171

For the Period 
January 1 through 
August 31, 2017

$

$

— $

5 $

21

8

There was no amortization related to the Divested Ag Business for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 or the 
period January 1 through August 31, 2017.

Upon closing and pursuant to the terms of the FMC Transaction Agreement, EID and FMC entered into favorable supply agreements 
and certain ancillary agreements, including manufacturing service agreements and transition service agreements.  Under the terms 
of the favorable supply agreements, FMC will supply product to EID at cost for a period of up to five years and, as a result, EID 
recorded an intangible asset of $495 million upon closing that will be amortized over a period of five years. 

Divestiture of a Portion of DAS Brazil Corn Seed Business
On July 11, 2017, as a condition of regulatory approval of the Merger between Historical Dow and Historical DuPont, Historical 
Dow announced it had entered into a definitive agreement with CITIC Agro Fund to sell a portion of DAS Brazil corn seed business 
(the “DAS Divested Ag Business”), including four corn seed production sites and four research centers, a copy of Historical Dow 
AgroSciences' Brazilian corn germplasm bank, certain commercial and pipeline hybrids, the MORGAN™ trademark and a license 
to the DOW SEMENTES™ trademark for 12 months. On November 30, 2017, the sale was completed for $1,129 million, net of 
working capital adjustments, costs to sell and other adjustments, with proceeds subject to customary post-closing adjustments. 

In 2017, the company recognized a pretax gain of $671 million on the sale, included in other income (expense) - net in the company's 
Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017.

Other Discontinued Operations Activity
For the year ended December 31, 2019, the company recorded income from discontinued operations after income taxes of $89 
million related to the adjustment of certain unrecognized tax benefits for positions taken on items from prior years from previously 
divested businesses.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Performance Chemicals 
On July 1, 2015, Historical DuPont completed the separation of its Performance Chemicals segment through the spin-off of all of 
the issued and outstanding stock of The Chemours Company (the "Chemours Separation"). In connection with the Chemours 
Separation, Historical DuPont and The Chemours Company ("Chemours") entered into a Separation Agreement (as amended, the 
"Chemours Separation Agreement"), discussed below, a Tax Matters Agreement and certain ancillary agreements, including an 
employee  matters  agreement,  agreements  related  to  transition  and  site  services,  and  intellectual  property  cross  licensing 
arrangements. In addition, the companies have entered into certain supply agreements.  

Separation Agreement
The Chemours Separation Agreement sets forth, among other things, the agreements between the company and Chemours regarding 
the principal transactions necessary to effect the Chemours Separation and also sets forth ancillary agreements that govern certain 
aspects  of  the  company’s  relationship  with  Chemours  after  the  separation. Among  other  matters,  the  Chemours  Separation 
Agreement and the ancillary agreements provide for the allocation between Historical DuPont and Chemours of assets, employees, 
liabilities and obligations (including investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable 
to periods prior to, at and after the completion of the Chemours Separation.

Pursuant to the Chemours Separation Agreement, Chemours indemnifies the company against certain litigation, environmental, 
workers' compensation and other liabilities that arose prior to the distribution. The term of this indemnification is generally indefinite 
and includes defense costs and expenses, as well as monetary and non-monetary settlements and judgments.  In 2017, EID and 
Chemours amended the Chemours Separation Agreement to provide for a limited sharing of potential future perfluorooctanoic 
acid (“PFOA”) liabilities for a period of five years beginning July 6, 2017. In connection with the recognition of liabilities related 
to these matters, the company records an indemnification asset when recovery is deemed probable.  At December 31, 2019, the 
indemnified assets are $54 million within accounts and notes receivable - net and $302 million within other assets along with the 
corresponding liabilities of $54 million within accrued and other current liabilities and $302 million within other noncurrent 
obligations on the Consolidated Balance Sheet.  See Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities, for further discussion of 
the amendment to the Chemours Separation Agreement and certain litigation and environmental matters indemnified by Chemours. 

The results of operations of the Performance Chemicals segment are presented as discontinued operations as summarized below: 

(In millions)

Other operating charges

Other income - net

Loss from discontinued operations before income taxes

Benefit from income taxes on discontinued operations

Loss from discontinued operations after income taxes

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

$

$

335

3
(332)
(125)
(207)

Income from discontinued operations after income taxes in the company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the period 
January 1 through August 31, 2017 includes a charge of $335 million ($214 million net of tax) in connection with the PFOA multi-
district litigation settlement. 

NOTE 6 - REVENUE

Revenue Recognition
Products
Substantially all of Corteva's revenue is derived from product sales.  Product sales consist of sales of Corteva's products to farmers, 
distributors, and manufacturers.  Corteva considers purchase orders, which in some cases are governed by master supply agreements, 
to be a contract with a customer. Contracts with customers are considered to be short-term when the time between order confirmation 
and satisfaction of the performance obligations is equal to or less than one year.  However, the company has some long-term 
contracts which can span multiple years.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Revenue from product sales is recognized when the customer obtains control of the company's product, which occurs at a point 
in time according to shipping terms. Payment terms are generally less than one year from invoicing. The company elected the 
practical expedient and will not adjust the promised amount of consideration for the effects of a significant financing component 
when the company expects it will be one year or less between when a customer obtains control of the company's product and when 
payment is due. The company has elected to recognize shipping and handling activities when control has transferred to the customer 
as  an  expense  in  cost  of  goods  sold. Taxes  collected  from  customers  relating  to  product  sales  and  remitted  to  governmental 
authorities are excluded from revenues. In addition, the company elected the practical expedient to expense any costs to obtain 
contracts as incurred, as the amortization period for these costs would have been one year or less.

The transaction price includes estimates of variable consideration, such as rights of return, rebates, and discounts, that are reductions 
in  revenue. All  estimates  are  based  on  the  company's  historical  experience,  anticipated  performance,  and  the  company's  best 
judgment at the time the estimate is made. Estimates of variable consideration included in the transaction price utilize either the 
expected value method or most likely amount depending on the nature of the variable consideration. These estimates are reassessed 
each reporting period and are included in the transaction price to the extent it is probable that a significant reversal of cumulative 
revenue recognized will not occur upon resolution of uncertainty associated with the variable consideration. The majority of 
contracts have a single performance obligation satisfied at a point in time and the transaction price is stated in the contract, usually 
as quantity times price per unit. For contracts with multiple performance obligations, the company allocates the transaction price 
to each performance obligation based on the relative standalone selling price. The standalone selling price is the observable price 
which depicts the price as if sold to a similar customer in similar circumstances.

Licenses of Intellectual Property
Corteva enters into licensing arrangements with customers under which it licenses its intellectual property. Revenue from the 
majority of intellectual property licenses is derived from sales-based royalties. Revenue for licensing agreements that contain 
sales-based royalties is recognized at the later of (i) when the subsequent sale occurs or (ii) when the performance obligation to 
which some or all of the royalty has been allocated is satisfied. 

Remaining Performance Obligations
Remaining performance obligations represent the transaction price allocated to unsatisfied or partially unsatisfied performance 
obligations. The company had remaining performance obligations related to material rights granted to customers for contract 
renewal options of $108 million and $102 million at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively. The company 
expects revenue to be recognized for the remaining performance obligations over the next 1 year to 6 years.

Contract Balances
Contract  liabilities  primarily  reflect  deferred  revenue  from  prepayments  under  contracts  with  customers  where  the  company 
receives  advance  payments  for  products  to  be  delivered  in  future  periods.    Corteva  classifies  deferred  revenue  as  current  or 
noncurrent based on the timing of when the company expects to recognize revenue.  Contract assets primarily include amounts 
related to contractual rights to consideration for completed performance not yet invoiced.  Accounts receivable are recorded when 
the right to consideration becomes unconditional.

Contract Balances

(In millions)
Accounts and notes receivable - trade1
Contract assets - current2
Contract assets - noncurrent3
Deferred revenue - current4
Deferred revenue - noncurrent5

1. 

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

Included in accounts and notes receivable - net in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Included in other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 
Included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
Included in accrued and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 
Included in other noncurrent obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018

$
$

$

$

$

4,396 $
20 $

49 $

2,584 $

108 $

3,843
18

46

2,209

150

Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2019 from amounts included in deferred revenue at the beginning of 
the period was $2,146 million.  Revenue recognized during the year ended December 31, 2018 from amounts included in deferred 
revenue at the beginning of the period was $1,967 million.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Disaggregation of Revenue
Corteva's operations are classified into two reportable segments: seed and crop protection.  The company disaggregates its revenue 
by major product line and geographic region, as the company believes it best depicts the nature, amount and timing of its revenue 
and cash flows.  Net sales by major product line are included below:

Successor

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Period
September 1 through
December 31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

$

5,111 $
1,371
561
547
7,590
3,270
1,652
1,081

253

6,256

5,180 $
1,494
607
561
7,842
3,415
1,506
1,142

382

6,445

$

13,846 $

14,287 $

1,205 $
163
143
9
1,520
1,150
567
406

147

2,270

3,790 $

3,941
1,384
423
117
5,865
377
108
544

—

1,029

6,894

(In millions)

    Corn
    Soybean
    Other oilseeds
    Other
Seed
    Herbicides
    Insecticides
    Fungicides

    Other

Crop Protection
Total

Sales are attributed to geographic regions based on customer location.  Net sales by geographic region and segment are included 
below:

Seed

(In millions)
North America1
EMEA2
Asia Pacific

Latin America
Total

Successor

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Period
September 1 through
December 31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

$

$

4,724 $

1,378

358

1,130

7,590 $

4,974 $

1,408

358

1,102

7,842 $

437 $

256

107

720

1,520 $

4,227

1,017

231

390

5,865

1.  Represents U.S. & Canada.
2. 

Europe, Middle East, and Africa ("EMEA").

Crop Protection

Successor

(In millions)

North America

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America
Total

$

$

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2018

For the Period
September 1 through
December 31, 2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1 through
August 31, 2017

2,205 $

1,362

930

1,759

6,256 $

2,438 $

1,357

935

1,715

6,445 $

787 $

279

321

883

2,270 $

352

270

149

258

1,029

Refer to Note 24 - Geographic Information, for the breakout of consolidated net sales by geographic region.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 7 - RESTRUCTURING AND ASSET RELATED CHARGES - NET

DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program
During the fourth quarter of 2018 and in connection with the ongoing integration activities, DowDuPont approved restructuring 
actions to simplify and optimize certain organizational structures in preparation for the Business Separations.  From inception-to-
date, the company has recorded total net pre-tax restructuring charges of $70 million, comprised of $61 million of severance and 
related benefit costs and $9 million of asset related charges. The actions related to this program are complete. 

The DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program (benefits) charges related to the segments, as well as corporate 
expenses, were as follows:

(In millions)

Seed
Crop Protection
Corporate expenses
Total

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

$

$

3 $
(4)
(13)
(14) $

5
1
78
84

The below is a summary of net (benefits) charges incurred related to the DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program 
for the year ended December 31, 2019 and the year ended December 31, 2018:

(In millions)

Severance and related benefit (credits) costs - net

Asset related charges

Total restructuring and asset related (benefits) charges - net

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2019

For the Year
Ended December
31, 2018

$

$

(17) $
3
(14) $

78

6

84

Account balances and activity for the DowDuPont Agriculture Division Restructuring Program are summarized below:

Severance and
Related Benefit
(Credits) Costs
$

77 $

Asset Related
Charges

Total

— $

77

(In millions)

Balance at December 31, 2018

(Benefits) charges to loss from continuing operations for the year ended
December 31, 2019

Payments

(17)
(45)
—
(6)
9 $

3

—
(3)
—

(14)
(45)
(3)
(6)
9

Asset write-offs
Separation adjustment1
Balance at December 31, 2019
1.       Adjustment reflects severance liabilities associated with DAS employees who were terminated by Dow prior to Separation and were recognized within the 

— $

$

Consolidated Balance Sheet, as of December 31, 2018, but did not transfer to Corteva as part of the common control combination. 

DowDuPont Cost Synergy Program 
In September and November 2017, DowDuPont and EID approved post-merger restructuring actions under the DowDuPont Cost 
Synergy Program (the “Synergy Program”), adopted at the time by the DowDuPont Board of Directors. The Synergy Program 
was designed to integrate and optimize the organization following the Merger and in preparation for the Business Separations. 
The company recorded net pre-tax restructuring charges of $845 million inception-to-date under the Synergy Program, consisting 
of severance and related benefit costs of $319 million, contract termination costs of $193 million, and asset related charges of 
$333 million.  Actions associated with the Synergy Program, including employee separations, are substantially complete.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The Synergy Program net charges (benefits) related to the segments, as well as corporate expenses, were as follows:

(In millions)

Seed
Crop Protection
Corporate expenses
Total

Successor

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

$

$

66 $
27
(1)
92 $

237 $
57
190
484 $

133
(2)
138
269

The below is a summary of net charges (benefits) incurred related to the Synergy Program for the year ended December 31, 
2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017:

(In millions)

Severance and related benefit (credits) costs - net

Contract termination charges

Asset related charges

Total restructuring and asset related charges - net

Successor

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

$

$

(7) $
69

30

92 $

191 $

84

209

484 $

135

40

94

269

Account balances and activity for the Synergy Program are summarized below:

(In millions)

Balance at December 31, 2018

(Benefits) charges to loss from continuing
operations for the year ended December 31,
2019

Payments

Asset write-offs

Balance at December 31, 2019
1. 

Relates primarily to contract terminations charges.

$

$

Severance and
Related Benefit
(Credits) Costs

Costs Associated 
with Exit and 
Disposal Activities1

Asset Related
Charges

Total

154 $

61 $

— $

215

(7)
(118)
—

29 $

69
(90)
—

40 $

30
(1)
(29)
— $

92
(209)
(29)
69

Asset Impairment
During the third and fourth quarters of 2019, the company recognized non-cash impairment charges of $54 million pre-tax ($41 
million after-tax) and $90 million pre-tax ($69 million after-tax), respectively, in restructuring and asset related charges - net in 
the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations related to certain in-process research and development ("IPR&D") assets 
within the seed segment. Refer to Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, and Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements, for 
further information.

During the third quarter of 2018, the company recognized an $85 million pre-tax ($66 million after-tax) non-cash impairment 
charge in restructuring and asset related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations related to certain 
IPR&D within the seed segment.  Refer to Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, and Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements, 
for further information.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

In addition, based on updated projections for the company’s investments in nonconsolidated affiliates in China related to the seed 
segment, management determined the fair values of the investments in nonconsolidated affiliates were below the carrying values 
and had no expectation the fair values would recover due to the continuing unfavorable regulatory environment including lack of 
intellectual property protection, uncertain product registration timing and limited freedom to operate. As a result, management 
concluded the impairment was other than temporary and in the third quarter of 2018 recorded a non-cash impairment charge of 
$41 million in restructuring and asset related charges - net in the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations, none of which 
is tax-deductible. Refer to Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements, for further information.

NOTE 8 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Services Provided by and to Historical Dow and its affiliates
Following the Merger and prior to the Dow Distribution, Corteva reports transactions with Historical Dow and its affiliates as 
related party transactions. At December 31, 2018 there was $110 million due to Historical Dow and its affiliates, reflected in 
liabilities from discontinued operations - current.  

Purchases from Historical Dow and its affiliates were $42 million, $149 million, and $42 million for the year ended December 
31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017.

Transactions with DowDuPont 
In November 2017, DowDuPont's Board of Directors authorized an initial $4,000 million share repurchase program to buy back 
shares of DowDuPont common stock. The $4,000 million share repurchase program was completed in the third quarter of 2018. 
In February, May, August and November 2018, the Board declared first, second, third and fourth quarter dividends per share of 
DowDuPont common stock payable on March 15, 2018, June 15, 2018, September 15, 2018 and December 14, 2018, respectively. 
For the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, EID declared and paid distributions 
in cash to DowDuPont of about $2,806 million and $829 million, respectively, primarily to fund a portion of DowDuPont’s share 
repurchases and dividend payments for these periods.  In addition, in 2019 and 2018, DowDuPont contributed cash to Corteva to 
fund portions of the company's debt redemption/repayment transactions. See Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt 
and Available Credit Facilities, for additional information.

In February 2019, the DowDuPont Board declared first quarter dividends per share of DowDuPont common stock payable on 
March 15, 2019.  EID declared and paid distributions to DowDuPont of about $317 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 
to fund a portion of DowDuPont’s dividend payments.  

In  addition,  at  December  31,  2018  EID  had  a  payable  to  DowDuPont  of  $103  million  included  in  accounts  payable  in  the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets related to its estimated tax liability for the period beginning with the Merger through the date of the 
Dow Distribution, during which time the parties filed a consolidated US tax return.  See Note 10 - Income Taxes, for additional 
information.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 9 - SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION

Other Income (Expense) - Net

Successor

(In millions)
Royalty Income1
Interest income
Equity in losses of affiliates - net
Net gain on sales of businesses and other assets2
Net exchange losses3,4
Non-operating pension and other post employment benefit 
credit (cost)5
Miscellaneous income (expenses) - net6

Other income (expense) - net

1           In the Successor periods, royalty income is included in net sales.
2 

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

$

59 $
(9)
64
(99)

191
9

215 $

86 $
(1)
62
(127)

275
(46)
249 $

$

50
(3)
689
(23)

103
(11)
805 $

60
59
(7)
10
(364)

(296)
37
(501)  

3 

4 

5 

Includes a $671 million gain on the sale of assets for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 related to the divestiture of the DAS Divested Ag 
Business. Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information.
Includes a net $(51) million and $(68) million pre-tax exchange loss associated with the devaluation of the Argentine peso for the year ended December 31, 
2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.
Includes a $(50) million foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to adjustments to foreign currency exchange contracts as a 
result of U.S. tax reform, which is included within significant items.
Includes non-service related components of net periodic benefit credits (costs) (interest cost, expected return on plan assets, amortization of unrecognized 
(gain) loss, amortization of prior service benefit and curtailment/settlement gain). The company adopted ASU No. 2017-07, Compensation - Retirement 
Benefits (Topic 715) on January 1, 2018, retrospectively, and recorded the other components of net periodic benefit cost in other income (expense) - net.

6  Miscellaneous income (expenses) - net, includes losses from sale of receivables, tax indemnification adjustments related to changes in indemnification 
balances as a result of the application of the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, between Corteva and Dow and/or DuPont, and other items. In addition, 
the year ended December 31, 2018 includes a $(53) million loss related to the deconsolidation of a subsidiary (refer to Note 25 - Segment Information). 
Refer to Note 12 - Accounts and Notes Receivable - Net, for additional information on losses on the sale of receivables.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following table summarizes the impacts of the company's foreign currency hedging program on the company's results of 
operations. The company routinely uses foreign currency exchange contracts to offset its net exposures, by currency, related to 
the foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities. The objective of this program is to maintain an approximately 
balanced position in foreign currencies in order to minimize, on an after-tax basis, the effects of exchange rate changes on net 
monetary asset positions. The hedging program gains (losses) are largely taxable (tax deductible) in the United States (U.S.), 
whereas the offsetting exchange gains (losses) on the remeasurement of the net monetary asset positions are often not taxable (tax 
deductible) in their local jurisdictions. The net pre-tax exchange gains (losses) are recorded in other income (expense) - net and 
the  related  tax  impact  is  recorded  in  provision  for  (benefit  from)  income  taxes  on  continuing  operations  in  the  Consolidated 
Statements of Operations. 

(In millions)

Subsidiary Monetary Position (Loss) Gain
Pre-tax exchange (loss) gain1
Local tax benefits (expenses)

Net after-tax impact from subsidiary exchange (loss) gain

Hedging Program (Loss) Gain
Pre-tax exchange (loss) gain2
Tax benefits (expenses)

$

$

$

Net after-tax impact from hedging program exchange (loss) gain $

Total Exchange (Loss) Gain
Pre-tax exchange loss1,2
Tax benefits (expenses)

$

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

(41) $

2

(39) $

(58) $

13

(45) $

(99) $

15

(221) $

(31)

(252) $

94 $

(21)

73 $

(127) $

(52)

(114) $

4

(110) $

91 $

(33)

58 $

(23) $

(29)

67

216

283

(431)

155

(276)

(364)

371

Net after-tax exchange (loss) gain
7
1.       Includes a net $(51) million and $(68) million pre-tax exchange loss associated with the devaluation of the Argentine peso for the year ended December 31, 

(179) $

(52) $

(84) $

$

2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.

2.       Includes a $(50) million foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to adjustments to foreign currency exchange contracts as a 

result of U.S. tax reform.

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents and restricted cash (included in other current assets) 
presented in the Consolidated Balance Sheets to the total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash presented in the Consolidated 
Statements of Cash Flows. 

(In millions)

Cash and cash equivalents

Restricted cash

Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash
Cash and cash equivalents of discontinued operations1
Restricted cash of discontinued operations2
Total cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

$

$

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

1,764 $

409

2,173

—

—

2,173 $

2,270

460

2,730

2,254

40

5,024

1.  Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information.
2.  Amount included in other current assets within assets of discontinued operations - current. Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional 

information.

EID entered into a trust agreement in 2013 (as amended and restated in 2017), establishing and requiring EID to fund a trust (the 
"Trust") for cash obligations under certain non-qualified benefit and deferred compensation plans upon a change in control event 
as defined in the Trust agreement. Under the Trust agreement, the consummation of the Merger was a change in control event. 
Restricted cash at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 is related to the Trust.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Accrued and other current liabilities
Accrued and other current liabilities were $4,434 million at December 31, 2019 and $4,005 million at December 31, 2018. Refer 
to Note 6 - Revenue, for discussion of deferred revenue, which is a component of accrued and other current liabilities.  No other 
components of accrued and other current liabilities were more than 5 percent of total current liabilities.

Accounts payable
Accounts payable was $3,702 million at December 31, 2019 and $3,798 million at December 31, 2018.  Accounts payable - trade, 
which is a component of accounts payable, was $2,577 million at December 31, 2019 and $2,602 million at December 31, 2018.    
No other components of accounts payable were more than 5 percent of total current liabilities.

NOTE 10 - INCOME TAXES 

On December 22, 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (“The Act”) was enacted. The Act reduces the U.S. federal corporate income 
tax rate from 35 percent to 21 percent, requires companies to pay a one-time transition tax (“transition tax”) on earnings of certain 
foreign subsidiaries that were previously tax deferred, creates new provisions related to foreign sourced earnings, eliminates the 
domestic manufacturing deduction and moves to a territorial system.  At December 31, 2017, the Company had not completed its 
accounting for the tax effects of The Act; however, as described below, the company made a reasonable estimate of the effects on 
its existing deferred tax balances and the one-time transition tax. In accordance with Staff Accounting Bulletin 118 ("SAB 118"), 
income tax effects of The Act were refined upon obtaining, preparing, or analyzing additional information during the measurement 
period.  At December 31, 2018, the company had completed its accounting for the tax effects of The Act.

•  As a result of The Act, the company remeasured its U.S. federal deferred income tax assets and liabilities based on the 
rates at which they are expected to reverse in the future, which is generally 21 percent. The company recorded a cumulative 
benefit of $2,847 million ($2,813 million benefit in the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and $34 million
benefit in the year ended December 31, 2018) to the provision for (benefit from) income taxes on continuing operations 
with respect to the remeasurement of the company's deferred tax balances.  Of the $34 million benefit recorded in the 
year ended December 31, 2018, $114 million relates to the company's discretionary pension contribution in 2018, which 
was deducted on a 2017 tax return. The remaining charges relate to purchase accounting adjustments made throughout 
2018.

•  The Act requires a mandatory deemed repatriation of post-1986 undistributed foreign earnings and profits (“E&P”), which 
results in a one-time transition tax. The company recorded a cumulative charge of $928 million ($746 million charge in 
the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and $182 million charge in the year ended December 31, 2018) to 
the provision for (benefit from) income taxes on continuing operations with respect to the one-time transition tax.

• 

• 

In the year ended December 31, 2018, the company recorded an indirect impact of The Act related to prepaid tax on the 
intercompany sale of inventory. The amount recorded related to inventory was a $16 million charge to provision for 
income taxes on continuing operations.

For tax years beginning after December 31, 2017, The Act introduces new provisions for U.S. taxation of certain global 
intangible low-taxed income (“GILTI”). The company has made the policy election to record any liability associated with 
GILTI in the period in which it is incurred.

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Geographic Allocation of (Loss) Income and
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

(In millions)

(Loss) Income from continuing operations before
income taxes
Domestic
Foreign

Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes
Current tax expense (benefit)

Federal
State and local
Foreign

Total current tax expense (benefit)
Deferred tax (benefit) expense

Federal
State and local
Foreign

Total deferred tax (benefit) expense

Benefit from income taxes on continuing
operations

Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

$

$

$

$

$

$

(1,352) $
1,036

(5,040) $
(1,766)

(316) $

(6,806) $

(11) $
1
317
307 $

(392) $
156
(117)
(353) $

(46)

(112) $
(32)
446
302 $

(124) $
(39)
(170)
(333) $

(31)

(961) $
500

(461) $

8 $
11
287
306 $

(2,373) $
3
(157)
(2,527) $

(2,221)

(519)
482

(37)

(581)
(117)
81
(617)

188
79
(45)
222

(395)

358

Net (loss) income from continuing operations after
taxes

$

(270) $

(6,775) $

1,760 $

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Reconciliation to U.S. Statutory Rate

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

21.0%
0.1

21.0%
0.1

(18.4)

(10.7)
7.0
(1.8)

—
11.9

(0.6)

3.9

—

2.2

0.4

(2.3)
0.1
(1.3)

(3.0)
—

0.1

(0.1)
(15.2)
0.7

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

35.0%
1.9

24.3

63.0
1.4
(8.8)

371.2
—

1.0

—

—
(7.2)

35.0%
(2.7)

244.9

(64.7)
24.4
650.1

—
—

38.3

146.4

—
(4.1)

Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate
Equity earning effect
Effective tax rates on international operations - 
net 1
Acquisitions, divestitures and ownership 
restructuring activities 2, 3, 4
U.S. research and development credit
Exchange gains/losses 5
SAB 118 Impact of Enactment of U.S. Tax 
Reform6
Impact of Swiss Tax Reform7
Excess tax benefits (tax deficiency) from stock
compensation

Tax settlements and expiration of statute of 
limitations8
Goodwill impairment 9
Other - net

Effective tax rate on income from continuing
operations

14.6%

0.5%

481.8%

1,067.6%

1. 

2. 
3. 
4. 

5. 

Includes the effects of local and U.S. taxes related to earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries, changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits associated with 
these earnings, losses at non-U.S. subsidiaries without local tax benefits due to valuation allowances, and other permanent differences between tax and U.S. 
GAAP results.
See Notes 4 - Common Control Business Combination, and Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information.
Includes a net tax charge of $50 million related to repatriation activities to facilitate the Business Separations for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Includes a net tax charge of $25 million and a net tax benefit of $261 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017, respectively, related to an internal legal entity restructuring associated with the Business Separations. 
Principally reflects the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses on net monetary assets for which no corresponding tax impact is realized. Further 
information about the company's foreign currency hedging program is included in Note 9 - Supplementary Information, and Note 22 - Financial Instruments, 
under the heading Foreign Currency Risk.

6.  Reflects a net tax benefit of $2,067 million and a net tax charge of $164 million associated with the company's completion of the accounting for the tax 

effects of The Act for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

7.  Reflects tax benefits of $38 million associated with the enactment of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing ("Swiss Tax Reform").
8. 

The period January 1 through August 31, 2017 includes a tax benefit of $46 million related to changes in accruals for certain prior year tax positions and the 
tax effect of the associated accrued interest reversals.

9.  Reflects the impact of the non-tax-deductible, non-cash impairment charge for the agriculture reporting unit and corresponding $75 million tax charge 
associated with a valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax asset position of a legal entity in Brazil for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

$

2018

2019

Assets

Assets

Liabilities

Deferred Tax Balances at December 31
(In millions)
Property
Tax loss and credit carryforwards1
Accrued employee benefits
Other accruals and reserves
Intangibles
Inventory
Long-term debt
Investments
Unrealized exchange gains/losses
Other – net
Subtotal
Valuation allowances2
Total
Net Deferred Tax Liability
Primarily related to the realization of recorded tax benefits on tax loss and credit carryforwards from operations in the United States, Brazil, and Spain. 
1. 
2.  During the year ended December 31, 2019, the company released a valuation allowance against the net deferred tax asset position of a legal entity in 
Switzerland in connection with an internal merger, resulting in a tax benefit of $34 million.  During the year ended December 31, 2018, the company 
established a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax asset position of a legal entity in Brazil due to revised financial projections, resulting in 
tax expense of $75 million. See Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for additional information.  

Liabilities
344
—
—
—
2,648
40
—
—
140
—
3,172
—
3,172

— $
842
1,392
263
—
—
24
7
—
137
2,665 $
(669)
1,996 $
(1,176)

369 $
—
—
—
2,738
—
—
—
39
—
3,146 $
—
3,146 $
$

— $
761
1,717
135
—
25
—
53
—
279
2,970 $
(457)
2,513 $
(633)

$
$

$

Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards
(In millions)
Operating loss carryforwards

Expire within 5 years
Expire after 5 years or indefinite expiration

Total operating loss carryforwards
Tax credit carryforwards
Expire within 5 years
Expire after 5 years or indefinite expiration

Total tax credit carryforwards
Total Operating Loss and Tax Credit Carryforwards

Deferred Tax Asset

2019

2018

$

$

$

$
$

131 $
400
531 $

30 $
200
230 $
761 $

78
559
637

27
178
205
842

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Total Gross Unrecognized Tax Benefits

Successor

(In millions)

Total unrecognized tax benefits as of beginning of period
Decreases related to positions taken on items from prior
years
Increases related to positions taken on items from prior
years
Increases related to positions taken in the current year
Settlement of uncertain tax positions with tax authorities
Impact of Internal Reorganizations
Decreases due to expiration of statutes of limitations
Exchange (gain) loss
Total unrecognized tax benefits as of end of period

Total unrecognized tax benefits that, if recognized, would
impact the effective tax rate

Total amount of interest and penalties (benefits)
recognized in provision for (benefit from) income taxes on
continuing operations

Total accrual for interest and penalties associated with
unrecognized tax benefits at end of period

For the Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

749 $

741 $

709 $

(167)

77
54
(9)
(278)
—
—
426 $

188 $

(4) $

24 $

$

$

$

$

(44)

74
9
(13)
—
(5)
(13)
749 $

45 $

11 $

45 $

(2)

9
28
1
—
(5)
1
741 $

51 $

1 $

47 $

596

(19)

3
49
(6)
—
(86)
1
538

131

(27)

40

Each year the company files hundreds of tax returns in the various national, state and local income taxing jurisdictions in which 
it operates. These tax returns are subject to examination and possible challenge by the tax authorities. Positions challenged by the 
tax authorities may be settled or appealed by the company. As a result, there is an uncertainty in income taxes recognized in the 
company's financial statements in accordance with accounting for income taxes and accounting for uncertainty in income taxes.  
It is reasonably possible that changes to the company’s global unrecognized tax benefits could be significant; however, due to the 
uncertainty regarding the timing of completion of audits and possible outcomes, a current estimate of the range of increases or 
decreases that may occur within the next twelve months cannot be made. 

Tax years that remain subject to examination for the company’s major tax jurisdictions are shown below: 

Tax Years Subject to Examination by Major Tax Jurisdiction at Dec 31,
Jurisdiction
Argentina
Brazil
Canada
China
France
India
Italy
Switzerland
United States:

Federal income tax
State and local income tax

Earliest
Open Year
2013
2014
2013
2008
2016
1996
2015
2015

2012
2001

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Undistributed earnings of foreign subsidiaries and related companies that are deemed to be permanently invested amounted to 
$4,614 million at December 31, 2019. In addition to the U.S. federal tax imposed by The Act on all accumulated unrepatriated 
earnings through December 31, 2017, The Act introduced additional U.S. federal tax on foreign earnings, effective as of January 
1,  2018. The  undistributed  foreign  earnings  as  of  December  31,  2019  may  still  be  subject  to  certain  taxes  upon  repatriation, 
primarily  where  foreign  withholding  taxes  apply. The  company  is  still  asserting  indefinite  reinvestment  related  to  certain 
investments in foreign subsidiaries.  It is not practicable to calculate the unrecognized deferred tax liability on undistributed foreign 
earnings due to the complexity of the hypothetical calculation.

For periods between the Merger Effectiveness Time and the Corteva Distribution, Corteva and its subsidiaries were included in 
DowDuPont's consolidated federal income tax group and consolidated tax return.  Generally, the consolidated tax liability of the 
DowDuPont U.S. tax group for each year was apportioned among the members of the consolidated group based on each member’s 
separate taxable income.  Corteva, DuPont and Dow intend that to the extent Federal and/or State corporate income tax liabilities 
are reduced through the utilization of tax attributes of the other, settlement of any receivable and payable generated from the use 
of the other party’s sub-group attributes will be in accordance with a tax sharing agreement and/or tax matters agreement.  See 
Note  5  -  Divestitures  and  Other Transactions,  for  further  information  related  to  indemnifications  between  Corteva,  Dow  and 
DuPont.

NOTE 11 - EARNINGS PER SHARE OF COMMON STOCK

On June 1, 2019, the date of the Corteva Distribution, 748,815,000 shares of the company’s common stock were distributed to 
DowDuPont shareholders of record as of May 24, 2019. 

The following tables provide earnings per share calculations for the periods indicated below: 

Net (Loss) Income for Earnings Per Share Calculations
- Basic and Diluted

Successor

(In millions)

(Loss) income from continuing operations after income
taxes

Net income attributable to continuing operations
noncontrolling interests

(Loss) income from continuing operations attributable to
Corteva common stockholders

(Loss) income from discontinued operations, net of tax

Net income attributable to discontinued operations
noncontrolling interests

(Loss) income from discontinued operations attributable
to Corteva common stockholders

Net (loss) income attributable to common stockholders

$

(Dollars per share)

(Loss) earnings per share of common stock from
continuing operations

(Loss) earnings per share of common stock from
discontinued operations
(Loss) earnings per share of common stock

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

(270) $

(6,775) $

1,760 $

13

(283)
(671)

5

29

(6,804)
1,748

9

10

1,750
(568)

—

(676)
(959) $

1,739
(5,065) $

(568)
1,182 $

358

8

350

1,403

19

1,384

1,734

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

(0.38) $

(9.08) $

2.34 $

(0.90)
(1.28) $

2.32
(6.76) $

(0.76)
1.58 $

0.40

1.60
2.00

$

$

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Successor

Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(Loss) Earnings Per Share Calculations - Diluted

Successor

(Dollars per share)

(Loss) earnings per share of common stock from
continuing operations
(Loss) earnings per share of common stock from
discontinued operations
(Loss) earnings per share of common stock

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

$

(0.38) $

(9.08) $

2.34 $

(0.90)
(1.28) $

2.32
(6.76) $

(0.76)
1.58 $

0.40

1.59
1.99

Share Count Information

Successor

(Shares in millions)
Weighted-average common shares - basic1
Plus dilutive effect of equity compensation plans2
Weighted-average common shares - diluted

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

749.5

—

749.5

749.4

—

749.4

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

749.4

—

749.4

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

867.9

4.5

872.4

Potential shares of common stock excluded from EPS 
calculations3
1.  Share amounts for all periods prior to the Corteva Distribution were based on 748.8 million shares of Corteva, Inc. common stock distributed to holders of 

14.4

—

—

—

DowDuPont's common stock on June 1, 2019, plus 0.6 million of additional shares in which accelerated vesting conditions have been met. 

2.  Diluted earnings per share considers the impact of potentially dilutive securities except in periods in which there is a loss because the inclusion of the potential 

common shares would have an anti-dilutive effect.

3.  These outstanding potential shares of common stock were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because the effect of including them 

would have been anti-dilutive.

NOTE 12 - ACCOUNTS AND NOTES RECEIVABLE - NET 

(In millions)
Accounts receivable – trade1
Notes receivable – trade2
Other3
Total accounts and notes receivable - net
1. 

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

$

$

4,225 $

171

1,132

5,528 $

3,649

194

1,417

5,260

2. 

3. 

Accounts receivable – trade is net of allowances of $174 million at December 31, 2019 and $127 million at December 31, 2018. Allowances are equal to 
the estimated uncollectible amounts. That estimate is based on historical collection experience, current economic and market conditions, and review of the 
current status of customers' accounts.
Notes receivable – trade primarily consists of receivables for deferred payment loan programs for the sale of seed products to customers. These loans have 
terms of one year or less and are primarily concentrated in North America. The company maintains a rigid pre-approval process for extending credit to 
customers in order to manage overall risk and exposure associated with credit losses. As of December 31, 2019 and 2018, there were no significant past due 
notes receivable which required a reserve, nor were there any significant impairments related to current loan agreements.
Other includes receivables in relation to indemnification assets, value added tax, general sales tax and other taxes.  No individual group represents more 
than ten percent of total receivables.  In addition, Other includes amounts due from nonconsolidated affiliates of $119 million and $101 million as of December 
31, 2019 and 2018, respectively. 

Accounts and notes receivable are carried at amounts that approximate fair value. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The company enters into various factoring agreements with third-party financial institutions to sell its trade receivables under both 
recourse and non-recourse agreements in exchange for cash proceeds.  These financing arrangements result in a transfer of the 
company's receivables and risks to the third-party.   As these transfers qualify as true sales under the applicable accounting guidance, 
the receivables are derecognized from the Consolidated Balance Sheets upon transfer, and the company receives a payment for 
the receivables from the third-party within a mutually agreed upon time period.  For arrangements involving an element of recourse, 
which is typically provided through a guarantee of accounts in the event of customer default, the guarantee obligation is measured 
using market data from similar transactions and reported as a current liability in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  

Trade receivables sold under these agreements were $328 million, $133 million, $67 million, and $6 million for the year ended 
December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period 
January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.  The trade receivables sold that remained outstanding under these agreements 
which include an element of recourse as of December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 were $171 million and $37 million, 
respectively.  The net proceeds received were included in cash provided by operating activities in the Consolidated Statements of 
Cash Flows.  The difference between the carrying amount of the trade receivables sold and the sum of the cash received is recorded 
as a loss on sale of receivables in other income (expense) - net in the Consolidated Statements of Operations.  The loss on sale of 
receivables were $44 million, $25 million, and $19 million, for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 
2018, and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, respectively.  The guarantee obligations recorded as of December 
31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were not material.  See Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent 
Liabilities, for additional information on the company’s guarantees.

NOTE 13 - INVENTORIES

(In millions)
Finished products

Semi-finished products

Raw materials and supplies

Total inventories

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

$

$

2,684 $

1,850

498

5,032 $

3,022

1,821

467

5,310

As a result of the Merger, a fair value step-up of $2,297 million was recorded for inventories.  Of this amount, $272 million, $1,554 
million, and $425 million was recognized in cost of goods sold within (loss) income from continuing operations for the year ended 
December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, respectively.

NOTE 14 - PROPERTY, PLANT AND EQUIPMENT

(In millions)

Land and land improvements

Buildings

Machinery and equipment
Construction in progress
Total property, plant and equipment

Accumulated depreciation

Total property, plant and equipment - net

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

$

$

459 $

1,508

5,323
582
7,872
(3,326)
4,546 $

468

1,430

4,863
579
7,340
(2,796)
4,544

Buildings, machinery and equipment and land improvements are depreciated over useful lives on a straight-line basis ranging 
from 1 year to 25 years. Capitalizable costs associated with computer software for internal use are amortized on a straight-line 
basis over 1 year to 8 years. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

525 $

518 $

173 $

154

(In millions)

Depreciation expense

NOTE 15 - GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill
The following table summarizes changes in the carrying amount of goodwill by segment for the years ended December 31, 2019
and December 31, 2018 respectively.

(In millions)

Agriculture

Crop Protection

Seed

Total

Balance as of December 31, 2017
Currency translation adjustment
Measurement period adjustments - Merger1
Goodwill impairment

Balance as of December 31, 2018

Currency translation adjustment
Other goodwill adjustments and acquisitions2
Realignment of segments

Balance as of June 1, 2019

Currency translation adjustment
Other goodwill adjustments and acquisitions3
Balance as of December 31, 2019
1. 

$

$

$

14,873 $
(271)
94
(4,503)
10,193 $
(28)
14
(10,179)
—

—

—

— $

— $
—

—

—

— $

—
—

4,726

4,726

28
(11)
4,743 $

— $
—

—

—

— $

—
—

5,453

5,453

32

1

5,486 $

14,873
(271)
94
(4,503)
10,193
(28)
14

—

10,179

60
(10)
10,229

2. 

3. 

See Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, for further discussion of the Merger.
Primarily consists of the acquisition of a distributor in Greece. 
Primarily consists of the goodwill included in the sale of a business in crop protection.

The company tests goodwill for impairment annually (during the fourth quarter), or more frequently when events or changes in 
circumstances indicate it is more likely than not that the fair value of a reporting unit has declined below its carrying value. As 
mentioned in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, as a result of the Internal Reorganizations and Business 
Realignments,  the  company changed its reportable segments to  seed  and  crop  protection  to  reflect  the  manner  in  which  the 
company's chief operating decision maker assesses performance and allocates resources.  The change in reportable segments 
resulted in changes to the company's reporting units for goodwill impairment testing to align with the level at which discrete 
financial information is available for review by management.  The company’s reporting units include seed, crop protection and 
digital.

In connection with the change in reportable segments and reporting units in the second quarter of 2019, goodwill was reassigned 
from the former agriculture reporting unit to the seed, crop protection and digital reporting units using a relative fair value allocation 
approach.   As  a  result,  the  company  performed  a  goodwill  impairment  assessment  for  the  former  agriculture  reporting  unit 
immediately prior to the realignment and the newly created reporting units immediately after the realignment.  The impairment 
assessment was performed using a discounted cash flow model (a form of the income approach), utilizing Level 3 unobservable 
inputs or a market approach. The company’s significant assumptions in this analysis include, but are not limited to, future cash 
flow projections, the weighted average cost of capital, the terminal growth rate, and the tax rate. The company believes the current 
assumptions and estimates utilized are both reasonable and appropriate. Based on the goodwill impairment analysis performed 
both immediately prior to and immediately subsequent to the realignment, the company concluded the fair value of the former 
agriculture reporting unit and the newly created reporting units exceeded their carrying value, and no goodwill impairment charge 
was necessary.  

In the fourth quarter of 2019, the company performed quantitative testing on all of its reporting units and determined that no 
goodwill impairments exist. 

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

During the third quarter of 2018, and in connection with strategic business reviews, the company assembled updated financial 
projections.  The revised financial projections of the agriculture reporting unit assessed and quantified the impacts of developing 
market conditions, events and circumstances that have evolved throughout 2018, resulting in a reduction in the forecasts of sales 
and profitability as compared to prior forecasts.  The reduction in financial projections was principally driven by lower growth in 
sales and margins in North America and Latin America and unfavorable currency impacts related to the Brazilian Real.  The lower 
growth expectation was driven by reduced planted area, an expected unfavorable shift to soybeans from corn in Latin America, 
and delays in expected product registrations.  In addition, decreases in commodity prices and higher than anticipated industry 
grain inventories were expected to impact farmers’ income and buying choices resulting in shifts to lower technologies and pricing 
pressure.  The company considered the combination of these factors and the resulting reduction in its forecasted projections for 
the agriculture reporting unit and determined it was more likely than not that the fair value of the agriculture reporting unit was 
less than the carrying value, thus requiring the performance of an updated goodwill and intangible asset impairment analysis for 
the agriculture reporting unit as of September 30, 2018.  

The company performed an interim impairment analysis for the agriculture reporting unit using a discounted cash flow model (a 
form of the income approach), utilizing Level 3 unobservable inputs.  The company’s significant estimates in this analysis included, 
but were not limited to, future cash flow projections, Merger-related cost and growth synergies, the weighted average cost of 
capital, the terminal growth rate, and the tax rate. The company believed the current assumptions and estimates utilized were both 
reasonable and appropriate.  The key assumption driving the change in fair value was the lower financial projections discussed 
above.  Future cash flow estimates are, by their nature, subjective and actual results may differ materially from the company’s 
estimates.  If the company’s ongoing estimates of future cash flows are not met, the company may have to record additional 
impairment charges in future periods.  The company’s estimates of future cash flows are based on current regulatory and economic 
climates, recent operating results, and planned business strategy.  These estimates could be negatively affected by changes in 
federal, state, or local regulations or economic downturns. Based on the analysis performed, the company determined that the 
carrying amount of the agriculture reporting unit exceeded its fair value resulting in a pre-tax, non-cash goodwill impairment 
charge of $4,503 million, reflected in goodwill impairment charge in the company’s Consolidated Statement of Operations for the 
year ended December 31, 2018.  None of the charge was tax-deductible.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Other Intangible Assets
The gross carrying amounts and accumulated amortization of other intangible assets by major class are as follows: 

(In millions)

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Gross

Accumulated
Amortization

Net

Gross

Accumulated
Amortization

Net

Intangible assets subject to

amortization (Definite-lived):
Germplasm1
Customer-related
Developed technology2
Trademarks/trade names
Favorable supply contracts
Other3

$

6,265 $
1,977

1,463
166
475

404

(63) $
(268)
(370)
(86)
(207)
(213)

Total other intangible assets with finite

lives

10,750

(1,207)

Intangible assets not subject to

amortization (Indefinite-lived):
IPR&D2
Germplasm1

Trademarks / trade names
Other

Total other intangible assets
Total
1. 

10

1,871

—

1,881

$

12,631 $

—

—

—

—
(1,207) $

6,202
1,709

1,093
80
268

191

9,543

10

1,871

—

1,881

1,985

974
180
475

538

4,152

576

6,265

1,871

11

8,723

11,424 $

12,875 $

(154)
(163)
(92)
(111)
(300)

(820)

1,831

811
88
364

238

3,332

—

—

—

—

—
(820) $

576

6,265

1,871

11

8,723

12,055

Beginning on October 1, 2019, the company changed its indefinite life assertion of the germplasm assets to definite lived with a useful life of 25 years.  This 
change is the result of a more focused development effort of new seed products coupled with an intent to out license select germplasm on a non-exclusive 
basis. Prior to changing the useful life of the germplasm assets, the company tested the assets for impairment under ASC 350 - Intangibles, Goodwill and 
Other, concluding the assets were not impaired.
During the first quarter of 2019, the company announced the launch of its Qrome® corn hybrids following the receipt of regulatory approval from China.  
As a result, the company reclassified the amounts from indefinite-lived IPR&D to developed technology. 
Primarily consists of sales and farmer networks, marketing and manufacturing alliances and noncompetition agreements.

2. 

3. 

During the third quarter of 2019, and in connection with strategic product and portfolio reviews, the company determined that the 
fair  value  of  certain  intangible  assets  classified  as  developed  technology,  other  intangible  assets  and  IPR&D  within  the  seed 
segment that primarily relate to heritage DAS intangibles previously acquired from Cooperativa Central de Pesquisa Agrícola's 
("Coodetec") was less than the carrying value due to the company’s focus on advancing more competitive products and eliminating 
redundancy and complexity across the breeding programs. For IPR&D and developed technology, the company concluded these 
projects were abandoned.  For other intangible assets, the company performed an impairment assessment using the relief from 
royalty method (a form of the income approach) using Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The significant assumptions 
used  in  the  calculation  included  projected  revenue,  royalty  rates  and  discount  rates.  These  significant  assumptions  involve 
management judgment and estimates relating to future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual 
cash  flows.  As  a  result,  the  company  recorded  a  pre-tax,  non-cash  intangible  asset  impairment  charge  of $54  million ($41 
million after-tax), which is reflected in restructuring and asset related charges - net, in the company's Consolidated Statements of 
Operations for the year ended December 31, 2019.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

There were no indicators of impairment for the company’s other intangible assets that would suggest that the fair value is less than 
its carrying value at December 31, 2019, except for IPR&D.  As a result of the company’s decision to accelerate the ramp up of 
the Enlist E3TM trait platform in the company’s soybean portfolio mix across all brands over the next five years with minimal use 
of the Roundup Ready 2 Yield® and Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® traits thereafter for the remainder of the Roundup Ready 2 License 
Agreement, the company determined that certain IPR&D projects associated with Roundup Ready 2 Xtend® were not recoverable 
and were impaired. These IPR&D projects were either abandoned or tested for impairment using the relief from royalty method 
(a form of the income approach) using Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy. The key assumptions used in the relief from 
royalty  method  calculation  included  projected  revenue,  royalty  rates  and  discount  rates.  These  key  assumptions  involve 
management judgment and estimates relating to future operating performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual 
cash flows. As a result, the company recorded a pre-tax, non-cash intangible asset charge of $90 million ($69 million after-tax), 
which is reflected in restructuring and asset related charges - net, in the company's Consolidated Statements of Operations for the 
year ended December 31, 2019.

During 2018, in reviewing the indefinite-lived intangible assets, the company also determined that the fair value of certain IPR&D 
assets had declined as a result of delays in timing of commercialization and increases to expected research and development costs.  
The company performed an analysis of the fair value using the relief from royalty method (a form of the income approach) using 
Level 3 inputs within the fair value hierarchy.  The key assumptions used in the calculation included projected revenue, royalty 
rates  and  discount  rates.    These  key  assumptions  involve  management  judgment  and  estimates  relating  to  future  operating 
performance and economic conditions that may differ from actual cash flows.  As a result, the company recorded a pre-tax, non-
cash intangible asset impairment charge of $85 million ($66 million after tax), which is reflected in restructuring and asset related 
charges - net, in the company's Consolidated Statement of Operations for the year ended December 31, 2018.

The aggregate pre-tax amortization expense from continuing operations for definite-lived intangible assets was $475 million, $391 
million, $97 million, and $40 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.   Amortization expense 
for the year ended December 31, 2019 related to the germplasm assets was $63 million (see discussion above for change in the 
indefinite life assertion).

The estimated annual future amortization expense related to the germplasm assets is approximately $250 million per year.

Total estimated amortization expense for the next five fiscal years is as follows:

(In millions)

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024

NOTE 16 - LEASES

$

$

$

$

$

657

649

628

548

532

The company has operating and finance leases for real estate, transportation, certain machinery and equipment, and information 
technology assets.  The company’s leases have remaining lease terms of 1 year to 52 years. For purposes of calculating operating 
lease liabilities, lease terms may be deemed to include options to extend the lease when it is reasonably certain that the company 
will exercise that option.  Some leasing arrangements require variable payments that are dependent on usage, output, or may vary 
for other reasons, such as insurance and tax payments. The variable lease payments are not presented as part of the initial ROU 
asset or lease liability.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Certain of the company's leases include residual value guarantees.  These residual value guarantees are based on a percentage of 
the lessor's asset acquisition price and the amount of such guarantee declines over the course of the lease term.  The portion of 
residual  value  guarantees  that  are  probable  of  payment  are  included  in  the  related  lease  liability. At  December  31,  2019,  the 
company has future maximum payments for residual value guarantees in operating leases of $278 million with final expirations 
through 2028. The company's lease agreements do not contain any material restrictive covenants. The components of lease cost 
were as follows: 

(In millions)
Operating lease cost
Finance lease cost

Amortization of right-of-use assets
Interest on lease liabilities

Total finance lease cost
Short-term lease cost
Variable lease cost
Total lease cost

New leases entered into during the year ended December 31, 2019 were not material.  

Supplemental cash flow information related to leases was as follows: 

(In millions)
Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities:

Operating cash outflows from operating leases
Operating cash outflows from finance leases
Financing cash outflows from finance leases

Supplemental balance sheet information related to leases was as follows: 

(In millions)
Operating Leases
Operating lease right-of-use assets1
Current operating lease liabilities2
Noncurrent operating lease liabilities3

Total operating lease liabilities

Finance Leases

Property, plant, and equipment, gross

Accumulated depreciation

Property, plant, and equipment, net

Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

Long-Term Debt

Total finance lease liabilities
1. 

2. 

3. 

Included in other assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Included in accrued and other current liabilities in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.
Included in other noncurrent obligations in the Consolidated Balance Sheet.

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

166

10
1
11
17
7
201

For the Year Ended
December 31, 2019

174
1
9

December 31, 2019

555

140

426

566

15
(8)
7

4

5

9

$

$

$
$
$

$

$

$

$

The company utilizes the incremental borrowing rate in determining the present value of lease payments unless the implicit rate 
is readily determinable.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Lease Term and Discount Rate
Weighted-average remaining lease term (years)

Operating leases
Financing leases

Weighted average discount rate

Operating leases
Financing leases

Maturities of lease liabilities were as follows: 

Maturity of Lease Liabilities at December 31, 2019
(In millions)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 and thereafter
Total lease payments
Less: Interest
Present value of lease liabilities

December 31, 2019

10.80
5.10

3.96%
3.26%

Operating
Leases

Financing
Leases

$

$

154 $
120
93
67
47
167
648
82
566 $

4
2
1
1
1
1
10
1
9

Net rental expense for operating leases accounted for under ASC 840, "Leases," was $225 million, $86 million, and $100 million
for the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through 
August 31, 2017, respectively.  

Future minimum lease payments for operating leases accounted for under ASC 840, "Leases," with remaining non-cancelable 
terms in excess of one year at December 31, 2018 were as follows: 

Future Minimum Lease Commitments at December 31, 2018
(In millions)

December 31, 20181

2019

2020

2021

2022

2023

2024 and thereafter

Total
1. 

Includes adjustments for discontinued operations and common control business combination.

$

$

169

99

72

56

38

78

512

NOTE 17 - SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS, LONG-TERM DEBT AND AVAILABLE CREDIT FACILITIES

The following tables summarize the company's short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations and long-term debt:

Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

(In millions)
Commercial paper
Other loans - various currencies
Long-term debt payable within one year
Finance lease obligations payable within one year
Total short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

$

$

— $
2
1
4
7 $

1,847
19
263
25
2,154

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The  estimated  fair  value  of  the  company's  short-term  borrowings  was  determined  using  Level  2  inputs  within  the  fair  value 
hierarchy, as described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements. Based 
on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues, or on current rates offered to the company for debt of the same remaining 
maturities, the fair value of the company's short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations was approximately carrying value. 

The weighted-average interest rate on short-term borrowings outstanding at December 31, 2019 and 2018 was 6.7% and 3.0%, 
respectively. The increase in the weighted-average interest rate for 2019 was primarily due to absence of commercial paper balances 
outstanding at the end of 2019.

Long-Term Debt

(In millions)
Promissory notes and debentures1:
  Final maturity 2019
  Final maturity 2020
  Final maturity 2021

  Final maturity 2023

  Final maturity 2024 and thereafter

Other facilities:

Term loan due 20202

Other loans:

Foreign currency loans, various rates and maturities

Medium-term notes, varying maturities through 2041

Finance lease obligations

Less: Unamortized debt discount and issuance costs

Less: Long-term debt due within one year

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Amount

Weighted
Average Rate

Amount

Weighted
Average Rate

—
—
—

—

—

—

2

109

5

—

1

115

—%
—%
—%

—%

—%

—%

1.61%

$

263
2,496
475

386

249

2,000

3

110

67

2

263

5,784

$

2.23%
2.14%
2.08%

2.48%

3.69%

3.46%

2.37%

Total
1. 

2. 

See discussion of debt extinguishment that follows.
The Term Loan Facility was amended in 2018 to extend the maturity date to June 2020 and the facility was repaid and terminated in May 2019.

There are no material principal payments of long-term debt over the next five years.

The  estimated  fair  value  of  the  company's  long-term  borrowings,  was  determined  using  Level  2  inputs  within  the  fair  value 
hierarchy, as described in Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies, and Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements. Based 
on quoted market prices for the same or similar issues, or on current rates offered to the company for debt of the same remaining 
maturities, the fair value of the company's long-term borrowings, not including long-term debt due within one year, was $114 
million and $5,775 million at December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively.

Available Committed Credit Facilities 
The following table summarizes the company's credit facilities:

Committed and Available Credit Facilities at December 31, 2019

(In millions)
Revolving Credit Facility
Revolving Credit Facility
Total Committed and Available Credit Facilities

Maturity Date

May 2024
May 2022

Interest
Floating Rate
Floating Rate

Effective Date

Committed
Credit

Credit
Available
3,000
3,000
6,000

3,000 $
3,000
6,000 $

May 2019 $
May 2019

$

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Revolving Credit Facilities
In November 2018, EID entered into a $3.0 billion, 5 year revolving credit facility and a $3.0 billion, 3 year revolving credit 
facility (the “2018 Revolving Credit Facilities”).  The 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities became effective May 2019 in connection 
with the termination of the EID $4.5 billion Term Loan Facility and the $3 billion Revolving Credit Facility dated May 2014 
(discussed below).  Corteva, Inc. became a party at the time of the Corteva Distribution. The 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities 
contain customary representations and warranties, affirmative and negative covenants and events of default that are typical for 
companies with similar credit ratings.  Additionally, the 2018 Revolving Credit Facilities contain a financial covenant requiring 
that the ratio of total indebtedness to total capitalization for Corteva and its consolidated subsidiaries not exceed 0.60. 

Debt Redemptions/Repayments
In July 2018, the company fully repaid $1,250 million of 6 percent coupon bonds at maturity.

On November 13, 2018, EID launched a tender offer (the “Tender Offer”) to purchase $6.2 billion aggregate principal amount of 
its outstanding debt securities (the “Tender Notes”). The Tender Offer expired on December 11, 2018 (the “Expiration Date”). At 
the Expiration Date, $4,409 million aggregate principal amount of the Tender Notes had been validly tendered and was accepted 
for payment. In exchange for such validly tendered Tender Notes, EID paid a total of $4,849 million, which included breakage 
fees and all applicable accrued and unpaid interest on such Tender Notes. DowDuPont contributed cash (generated from its notes 
offering)  to  EID  to  fund  the  settlement  of  the Tender  Offer  and  payment  of  associated  fees.  EID  recorded  a  loss  from  early 
extinguishment of debt of $81 million, primarily related to the difference between the redemption price and the par value of the 
notes, mostly offset by the write-off of unamortized step-up related to the fair value step-up of EID’s debt. 

On March 22, 2019, EID issued notices of redemption in full of all of its outstanding notes (the “Make Whole Notes”) listed in 
the table below:

(in millions)

4.625% Notes due 2020

3.625% Notes due 2021

4.250% Notes due 2021

2.800% Notes due 2023

6.500% Debentures due 2028

5.600% Senior Notes due 2036

4.900% Notes due 2041

4.150% Notes due 2043

Total

Amount

474

296

163

381

57

42

48

69

1,530

$

$

The Make Whole Notes were redeemed on April 22, 2019 at the make-whole redemption prices set forth in the respective Make 
Whole Notes. On and after the date of redemption, the Make Whole Notes were no longer deemed outstanding, interest on the 
Make Whole Notes ceased to accrue and all rights of the holders of the Make Whole Notes were terminated. 

In March 2016, EID entered into a credit agreement that provides for a 3-year, senior unsecured term loan facility in the aggregate 
principal amount of $4.5 billion (as amended, from time to time, the "Term Loan Facility") under which EID could make up to 
seven term loan borrowings and amounts repaid or prepaid were not available for subsequent borrowings.  On May 2, 2019, EID 
terminated its Term Loan Facility and repaid the aggregate outstanding principal amount of $3 billion plus accrued and unpaid 
interest through and including May 1, 2019.

In connection with the repayment of the Make Whole Notes and the Term Loan Facility, EID paid a total of $4.6 billion in the 
second quarter 2019, which included breakage fees and accrued and unpaid interest on the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan 
Facility.  The repayment of the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan Facility was funded with cash from operations and a contribution 
from DowDuPont.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

On May 7, 2019, DowDuPont publicly announced the record date in connection with the Corteva Distribution. In connection with 
such announcement, EID was required to redeem $1.25 billion aggregate principal amount of 2.200% Notes due 2020 and $750 
million aggregate principal amount of Floating Rate Notes due 2020 (collectively, the Special Mandatory Redemption, or “SMR 
Notes”) setting forth the date of redemption of the SMR Notes. On May 17, 2019 and EID redeemed and paid a total of $2 billion, 
which included accrued and unpaid interest on the SMR Notes.  EID funded the payment with a contribution from DowDuPont.  
Following the redemption, the SMR Notes are no longer outstanding and no longer bear interest, and all rights of the holders of 
the SMR Notes have terminated.

EID recorded a loss on the early extinguishment of debt of $13 million related to the difference between the redemption price and 
the par value of the Make Whole Notes, the Term Loan Facility, and the SMR Notes, partially offset by the write-off of unamortized 
step-up related to the fair value step-up of EID’s debt.

Uncommitted Credit Facilities and Outstanding Letters of Credit
Unused bank credit lines on uncommitted credit facilities were $403 million at December 31, 2019. These lines are available to 
support short-term liquidity needs and general corporate purposes, including letters of credit. Outstanding letters of credit were 
$82 million at December 31, 2019. These letters of credit support commitments made in the ordinary course of business.

NOTE 18 - COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

Guarantees
Indemnifications
In connection with acquisitions and divestitures as of December 31, 2019, the company has indemnified respective parties against 
certain  liabilities  that  may  arise  in  connection  with  these  transactions  and  business  activities  prior  to  the  completion  of  the 
transactions. The term of these indemnifications, which typically pertain to environmental, tax and product liabilities, is generally 
indefinite. In addition, the company indemnifies its duly elected or appointed directors and officers to the fullest extent permitted 
by Delaware law, against liabilities incurred as a result of their activities for the company, such as adverse judgments relating to 
litigation matters. If the indemnified party were to incur a liability or have a liability increase as a result of a successful claim, 
pursuant to the terms of the indemnification, the company would be required to reimburse the indemnified party. The maximum 
amount of potential future payments is generally unlimited. See pages F-35 and F-28 for additional information relating to the 
indemnification obligations under the Chemours Separation Agreement and the Corteva Separation Agreement.

Obligations for Customers and Other Third Parties
The company has directly guaranteed various debt obligations under agreements with third parties related to customers and other 
third parties.  At December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, the company had directly guaranteed $97 million and $299 million, 
respectively, of such obligations.  These amounts represent the maximum potential amount of future (undiscounted) payments 
that the company could be required to make under the guarantees in the event of default by the guaranteed party. Of the total 
maximum future payments at December 31, 2019, $96 million had terms less than a year.  The maximum future payments also 
include $16 million and $3 million of guarantees related to the various factoring agreements that the company enters into with its 
customer to sell its trade receivables at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018, respectively.  See Note 12 - Accounts and 
Notes Receivable - Net, for additional information.

The maximum future payments include agreements with lenders to establish programs that provide financing for select customers.  
The terms of the guarantees are equivalent to the terms of the customer loans that are primarily made to finance customer invoices.    
The total accounts receivable balance outstanding on these agreements was $27 million and $14 million at December 31, 2019
and December 31, 2018, respectively.

The company assesses the payment/performance risk by assigning default rates based on the duration of the guarantees.  These 
default rates are assigned based on the external credit rating of the counterparty or through internal credit analysis and historical 
default history for counterparties that do not have published credit ratings.  For counterparties without an external rating or available 
credit history, a cumulative average default rate is used.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Litigation 
The company is subject to various legal proceedings, including, but not limited to, product liability, intellectual property, antitrust, 
commercial, property damage, personal injury, environmental and regulatory matters arising out of the normal course of its current 
businesses or legacy EID businesses unrelated to Corteva’s current businesses but allocated to Corteva as part of the Separation 
of Corteva from DuPont.  It is not possible to predict the outcome of these various proceedings. Although considerable uncertainty 
exists, management does not anticipate that the ultimate disposition of these matters will have a material adverse effect on the 
company's results of operations, consolidated financial position or liquidity.  However, the ultimate liabilities could be material 
to results of operations and the cash flows in the period recognized.

Indemnifications under Separation Agreements
The company has entered into various agreements where the company is indemnified for certain liabilities.  In connection with 
the recognition of liabilities related to these matters, the company records an indemnification asset when recovery is deemed 
probable. See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information related to indemnifications.

Chemours/Performance Chemicals
Refer to Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional discussion of the Chemours Separation Agreement.

Concurrent with the MDL Settlement (as discussed below), EID and Chemours amended the Chemours Separation Agreement to 
provide for a limited sharing of potential future PFOA liabilities for five years, which began on July 6, 2017. During the five years, 
Chemours will annually pay the first $25 million of future PFOA liabilities and, if that amount is exceeded, EID will pay any 
excess amount up to the next $25 million, with Chemours annually bearing any excess liabilities above that amount.  At the end 
of the five years, this limited sharing agreement will expire, and Chemours’ indemnification obligations under the Chemours 
Separation Agreement will continue unchanged.  As part of this amendment, Chemours also agreed that it would not contest its 
liability for PFOA liabilities on the basis of certain ostensible defenses it had previously raised, including defenses relating to 
punitive damages, and would waive any such defenses with respect to PFOA liabilities.  Chemours has, however, retained defenses 
as  to  whether  any  particular  PFOA  claim  is  within  the  scope  of  the  indemnification  provisions  of  the  Chemours  Separation 
Agreement.  There have been no charges incurred by the company under this amendment through December 31, 2019.

On May 13, 2019, Chemours filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery against DuPont, Corteva, and EID alleging, 
among  other  things,  that  the  litigation  and  environmental  liabilities  allocated  to  Chemours  under  the  Chemours  Separation 
Agreement were underestimated and asking that the Court either limit the amount of Chemours’ indemnification obligations or, 
alternatively, order the return of the $3.91 billion dividend Chemours paid to EID prior to its separation.  On June 3, 2019, the 
defendants moved to dismiss the complaint on the ground that the Chemours Separation Agreement requires arbitration of all 
disputes relating to that agreement.  On October 18, 2019, Chemours filed its brief objecting to the motion to dismiss on the 
grounds  that  the  arbitration  provisions  of  the  Chemours  Separation  Agreement  were  unconscionable,  and  therefore  are 
unenforceable.  The Chancery Court heard oral arguments on this motion on December 18, 2019.  The company believes the 
probability of liability with respect to Chemours' suit to be remote, and the defendants continue to vigorously defend the company's 
rights, including full indemnity rights as set forth in the Chemours Separation Agreement.  For additional information regarding 
environmental indemnification, see discussion on page F-64.

Corteva Separation Agreement
On April  1,  2019,  in  connection  with  the  Dow  Distribution,  Corteva,  DuPont  and  Dow  entered  into  the  Corteva  Separation 
Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement, and certain other agreements (collectively, the “Corteva 
Separation Agreements”).  The Corteva Separation Agreements allocate among Corteva, DuPont and Dow certain liabilities and 
obligations  among  the  parties  and  provides  for  indemnification  obligation  among  the  parties.  Under  the  Corteva  Separation 
Agreements, DuPont will indemnify Corteva against certain litigation, environmental, workers' compensation and other liabilities 
that arose prior to the Corteva Distribution and (ii) Dow indemnifies Corteva against certain litigation and other liabilities that 
relate to the Historical Dow business, but were transferred over as part of the common control combination with DAS, and Corteva 
indemnifies DuPont and Dow for certain liabilities. The term of this indemnification is generally indefinite with exceptions, and 
includes defense costs and expenses, as well as monetary and non-monetary settlements and judgments.  See Note 1 - Background 
and Basis of Presentation, and Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information relating to the Separation.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

DuPont
Under the Corteva Separation Agreement, certain legacy EID liabilities from discontinued and/or divested operations and businesses 
of EID (including Performance Chemicals) (a “stray liability”) were allocated to Corteva or DuPont.  For those stray liabilities 
allocated to Corteva (which may include a specified amount of liability associated with that liability), Corteva is responsible for 
liabilities in an amount up to that specified amount plus an additional $200 million and, for those stray liabilities allocated to 
DuPont (which may include a specified amount of liability associated with that liability), DuPont is responsible for liabilities up 
to a specified amount plus an additional $200 million.  Once each company has met the $200 million threshold, Corteva and 
DuPont will share future liabilities proportionally on the basis of 29% and 71%, respectively; provided, however, that for PFAS, 
DuPont will manage such liabilities with Corteva and DuPont sharing the costs on a 50% - 50% basis starting from $1 and up to 
$300 million (with such amount, up to $150 million, to be credited to each company’s $200 million threshold) and once the $300 
million threshold is met, then the companies will share proportionally on the basis of 29% and 71% respectively, subject to a  
$1 million de minimis requirement.

Litigation related to legacy EID businesses unrelated to Corteva’s current businesses

While it is reasonably possible that the company could incur liabilities related to the litigation related to legacy EID businesses, 
unrelated to Corteva's current business, as described below, any such liabilities are not expected to be material.

PFAS, PFOA, PFOS and Other Related Liabilities
For purposes of this report, the term PFOA means collectively perfluorooctanoic acid and its salts, including the ammonium salt 
and does not distinguish between the two forms, and PFAS, which means per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, including PFOA, 
PFOS (perfluorooctanesulfonic acid), GenX and other perfluorinated chemicals and compounds ("PFCs").

EID is a party to various legal proceedings relating to the use of PFOA by its former Performance Chemicals segment.  While it 
is reasonably possible that the company could incur liabilities related to PFOA, any such liabilities are not expected to be material.  
As  discussed,  EID  is  indemnified  by  Chemours  under  the  Chemours  Separation Agreement,  as  amended.   The  company  has 
recorded a liability of $20 million and an indemnification asset of $20 million at December 31, 2019, primarily related to testing 
drinking water in and around certain former EID sites and offering treatment or an alternative supply of drinking water if tests 
indicate the presence of PFOA in drinking water at or greater than the national health advisory level established from time to time 
by the EPA.  

Leach Settlement and MDL Settlement
EID has residual liabilities under its 2004 settlement of a West Virginia state court class action, Leach v. EID, which alleged that 
PFOA from EID’s former Washington Works facility had contaminated area drinking water supplies and affected the health of 
area residents.  The settlement class has about 80,000 members.  In addition to relief that was provided to class members years 
ago, the settlement requires EID to continue providing PFOA water treatment to six area water districts and private well users and 
to fund, through an escrow account, up to $235 million for a medical monitoring program for eligible class members.  As of 
December  31,  2019,  approximately  $2  million  had  been  disbursed  from  the  account  since  its  establishment  in  2012  and  the 
remaining balance is approximately $1 million.   

The Leach settlement permits class members to pursue personal injury claims for six health conditions (and no others) that an 
expert panel appointed under the settlement reported in 2012 had a “probable link” (as defined in the settlement) with PFOA: 
pregnancy-induced hypertension, including preeclampsia; kidney cancer; testicular cancer; thyroid disease; ulcerative colitis; and 
diagnosed high cholesterol.  After the panel reported its findings, approximately 3,550 personal injury lawsuits were filed in federal 
and state courts in Ohio and West Virginia and consolidated in multi-district litigation in the U.S. District Court for the Southern 
District of Ohio (“MDL”).  The MDL was settled in early 2017 for $670.7 million in cash, with Chemours and EID (without 
indemnification from Chemours) each paying half.  

Post-MDL Settlement PFOA Personal Injury Claims
The MDL settlement did not resolve claims of plaintiffs who did not have claims in the MDL or whose claims are based on diseases 
first diagnosed after February 11, 2017.  At December 31, 2019, approximately 55 lawsuits were pending alleging personal injury, 
mostly kidney or testicular cancer, from exposure to PFOA through air or water, with nearly all part of the MDL or were not filed 
on behalf of Leach class members.  The first two trials began in January 2020 and six additional cases are scheduled for trial in 
June 2020.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Other PFOA Matters
EID is a party to other PFOA lawsuits that do not involve claims for personal injury.  Chemours, pursuant to the Chemours 
Separation Agreement, is generally defending and indemnifying, with reservation, EID but Chemours has refused the tender of 
Corteva, Inc.'s defense in the limited actions in which Corteva, Inc. has been named.   Chemours has refused to indemnify Corteva, 
Inc. and EID against any fraudulent conveyance claims associated with these matters.  Corteva believes that Chemours is obligated 
to indemnify Corteva, Inc. under the Chemours Separation Agreement.

New York. EID is a defendant in about 50 lawsuits, including a putative class action, brought by persons who live in and 
around Hoosick Falls, New York.  These lawsuits assert claims for medical monitoring and property damage based on 
alleged PFOA releases from manufacturing facilities owned and operated by co-defendants in Hoosick Falls and allege 
that EID and 3M supplied some of the materials used at these facilities. EID is also one of more than ten defendants in 
a lawsuit brought by the Town of East Hampton, New York alleging PFOA and PFOS contamination of the town’s well 
water.  Additionally, EID was served with complaints filed by six water districts in Nassau County, New York alleging 
that the drinking water they provide to customers is contaminated with PFAS and seeking reimbursement for clean-up 
costs.

New Jersey. At December 31, 2019, two lawsuits were pending, one brought by a local water utility and the second a 
putative class action, against EID alleging that PFOA from EID’s former Chambers Works facility contaminated drinking 
water sources.  The putative class action has since been voluntarily dismissed without prejudice by the plaintiff.

In late March of 2019, the New Jersey State Attorney General filed four lawsuits against EID, Chemours, 3M and others 
alleging that operations at and discharges from former EID sites in New Jersey (Chambers Works, Pompton Lakes, Parlin 
and Repauno) damaged the State’s natural resources.  Two of these lawsuits (those involving the Chambers Works and 
Parlin sites) allege contamination from PFAS. The Ridgewood Water District in New Jersey filed suit in the first quarter 
2019 against EID, 3M, Chemours, and Dyneon alleging losses related to the investigation, remediation and monitoring 
of polyfluorinated surfactants, including PFOA, in water supplies.

Alabama  /  Others.    EID  is  one  of  more  than  thirty  defendants  in  a  lawsuit  by  the Alabama  water  utility  alleging 
contamination from PFCs, including PFOA, used by co-defendant carpet manufacturers to make their products more 
stain and grease resistant.  In addition, the states of Michigan, New Hampshire, South Dakota, and Vermont recently filed 
lawsuits against EID, Chemours, 3M and others, claiming, among other things, PFC (including PFOA) contamination 
of groundwater and drinking water.  The complaints seek reimbursement for past and future costs to investigate and 
remediate the alleged contamination and compensation for the loss of value and use of the state’s natural resources.

Ohio.  EID is a defendant in three lawsuits: an action by the State of Ohio based on alleged damage to natural resources, 
a putative nationwide class action brought on behalf of anyone who has detectable levels of PFAS in their blood serum, 
and an action by the City of Dayton claiming losses related to the investigation, remediation and monitoring of PFAS in 
water supplies.

Aqueous Firefighting Foams.  Approximately 315 cases have been filed against 3M and other defendants, including EID 
and Chemours, and more recently also including Corteva and DuPont, alleging PFOS or PFOA contamination of soil and 
groundwater from the use of aqueous firefighting foams.  Most of those cases claim some form of property damage and 
seek to recover the costs of responding to this contamination and damages for the loss of use and enjoyment of property 
and diminution in value.  Most of these cases have been transferred to a multidistrict litigation proceeding in federal 
district court in South Carolina. In addition to these cases, approximately 180 personal injury cases were filed on behalf 
of firefighters who allege personal injuries (primarily, thyroid disease and kidney, testicular and other cancers) as a result 
of aqueous firefighting foams. Most of these recent cases assert claims that the EID and Chemours separation constituted 
a fraudulent conveyance. While Chemours is defending EID, it has declined defense and indemnity to Corteva.

EID did  not  make  firefighting  foams,  PFOS,  or  PFOS  products.   While  EID  made  surfactants  and  intermediaries  that  some 
manufacturers used in making foams, which may have contained PFOA as an unintended byproduct or an impurity, EID’s products 
were not formulated with PFOA, nor was PFOA an ingredient of these products.  EID has never made or sold PFOA as a commercial 
product.  

In addition, the company is aware of an inquiry by the Subcommittee on Environment of the House of Representatives to DuPont, 
Chemours and 3M regarding exposure to PFAS and has requested certain information related to PFAS.  

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Fayetteville Works Facility, North Carolina
Prior to the separation of Chemours, EID introduced GenX as a polymerization processing aid and a replacement for PFOA at the 
Fayetteville Works  facility  in  Bladen  County,  North  Carolina. The  facility  is  now  owned  and  operated  by  Chemours,  which 
continues to manufacture and use GenX.  In 2017, the facility became and continues to be the subject of inquiries and government 
investigations relating to the alleged discharge of GenX and certain similar compounds into the air and Cape Fear River.

In August 2017, the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina served EID with a grand jury subpoena for 
testimony and documents related to these discharges. EID was served with additional subpoenas relating to the same issue and in 
the second quarter 2018, received a subpoena expanding the scope to any PFCs discharged from the Fayetteville Works facility 
into the Cape Fear River. It is possible that these ongoing inquiries and investigations, including the grand jury subpoena, could 
result in penalties or sanctions, or that additional litigation will be instituted against Chemours, EID, or both.  EID continues to 
cooperate  with  the  U.S. Attorney’s  Office.    If  criminal  penalties  are  assessed  against  EID,  it  may  not  be  permitted  to  seek 
indemnification from Chemours for these penalties

At December 31, 2019, several actions are pending in federal court against Chemours and EID relating to PFC discharges from 
the Fayetteville Works facility.  One of these is a consolidated putative class action that asserts claims for medical monitoring and 
property damage on behalf of putative classes of property owners and residents in areas near or who draw drinking water from 
the Cape Fear River.  Another action is a consolidated action brought by various North Carolina water authorities, including the 
Cape Fear Public Utility Authority and Brunswick County, that seek actual and punitive damages as well as injunctive relief.  The 
other action is on behalf of about 100 plaintiffs who own wells and property near the Fayetteville Works facility.  The plaintiffs 
seek damages for nuisance allegedly caused by releases of certain PFCs from the site.  The plaintiffs’ claims for medical monitoring, 
punitive damages, public nuisance, trespass, unjust enrichment, failure to warn, and negligent manufacture have all been dismissed.

The company has an indemnification claim against Chemours with respect to current and future inquiries and claims, including 
lawsuits, related to the foregoing.  At December 31, 2019, Chemours, with reservations, is defending and indemnifying EID in 
the pending civil actions.

Environmental
Accruals for environmental matters are recorded when it is probable that a liability has been incurred and the amount of the liability 
can be reasonably estimated based on current law and existing technologies. At December 31, 2019, the company had accrued 
obligations of $336 million for probable environmental remediation and restoration costs, including $51 million for the remediation 
of Superfund sites. These obligations are included in accrued and other current liabilities and other noncurrent obligations in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets. This is management’s best estimate of the costs for remediation and restoration with respect to 
environmental matters for which the company has accrued liabilities, although it is reasonably possible that the ultimate cost with 
respect to these particular matters could range up to $620 million above the amount accrued at December 31, 2019. Consequently, 
it is reasonably possible that environmental remediation and restoration costs in excess of amounts accrued could have a material 
impact on the company’s results of operations, financial condition and cash flows. Inherent uncertainties exist in these estimates 
primarily due to unknown conditions, changing governmental regulations and legal standards regarding liability, and emerging 
remediation  technologies  for  handling  site  remediation  and  restoration.   At  December  31,  2018,  the  company  had  accrued 
obligations of $398 million for probable environmental remediation and restoration costs, including $54 million for the remediation 
of Superfund sites.

For a discussion of the allocation of environmental liabilities under the Chemours Separation Agreement and the Corteva Separation 
Agreement, see the previous discussion on page F-60.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The above noted $336 million accrued obligations includes the following:

(In millions)
Environmental Remediation Stray Liabilities

Chemours related obligations - subject to indemnity1,2
Other discontinued or divested businesses obligations1

Environmental remediation liabilities primarily related to DuPont - 
subject to indemnity from DuPont2

Environmental remediation liabilities not subject to indemnity
Total
1. 

As of December 31, 2019

Indemnification
Asset

Accrual 
balance3

Potential exposure 
above amount 
accrued3

$

$

167 $
—

167 $
91

35

35

—
202 $

43
336 $

285
221

60

54
620

2. 

3. 

Represents liabilities that are subject the $200 million thresholds and sharing arrangements as discussed on page F-61, under Corteva Separation Agreement.
The company has recorded an indemnification asset related to these accruals, including $30 million related to the Superfund sites.
Accrual balance represents management’s best estimate of the costs of remediation and restoration, although it is reasonably possible that the potential 
exposure, as indicated, could range above the amounts accrued, as there are inherent uncertainties in these estimates.

NOTE 19 - STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY

Common Stock
As discussed in Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation, on June 1, 2019, Corteva, Inc.'s common stock was distributed 
to DowDuPont stockholders by way of a pro rata distribution.  Each DowDuPont stockholder received one share of Corteva, Inc. 
common stock for every three shares of DowDuPont common stock held at the close of business on May 24, 2019, the record date 
of distribution.  Corteva, Inc.'s common stock began trading the "regular way" under the ticker symbol "CTVA" on June 3, 2019, 
the first business day after June 1, 2019. The number of Corteva, Inc. common shares issued on June 1, 2019 was 748,815,000
(par value of $0.01 per share).  Information related to the Corteva Distribution and its effect on the company's financial statements 
are discussed throughout these Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements. 

Set forth below is a reconciliation of common stock share activity:

Shares of common stock
Balance June 1, 2019

Issued

Repurchased and retired

Balance December 31, 2019

Issued

748,815,000

586,000
(824,000)
748,577,000

Share Buyback Plan
On June 26, 2019, Corteva, Inc. announced that its Board of Directors authorized a $1 billion share repurchase program to purchase 
Corteva, Inc.'s common stock, par value $0.01 per share, without an expiration date. The timing, price and volume of purchases 
will be based on market conditions, relevant securities laws and other factors.

During the year ended December 31, 2019, the company purchased and retired 824,000 shares in the open market for a total cost 
of $25 million.

Noncontrolling Interest
Corteva, Inc. owns 100% of the outstanding common shares of EID.  However, EID has preferred stock outstanding to third parties 
which is accounted for as a noncontrolling interest for Corteva. Each share of EID Preferred Stock - $4.50 Series and EID Preferred 
Stock - $3.50 Series issued and outstanding at the effective date of the Corteva Distribution remains issued and outstanding as to 
EID and was unaffected by the Corteva Distribution.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Below is a summary of the EID Preferred Stock at December 31, 2019 and December 31, 2018 which is classified as noncontrolling 
interests in the Corteva Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Shares in thousands

Authorized
$4.50 Series, callable at $120
$3.50 Series, callable at $102

Number of Shares

23,000
1,673
700

Other Comprehensive (Loss) Income
The changes and after-tax balances of components comprising accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income are summarized 
below:

(In millions)
2017

Balance January 1, 2017 (Predecessor)
Other comprehensive income (loss) before

reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive income

Net other comprehensive income (loss)

Balance August 31, 2017 (Predecessor)

Balance September 1, 2017 (Successor)2
Other comprehensive (loss) income before

reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

Balance December 31, 2017 (Successor)
2018

Other comprehensive (loss) income before

reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive income

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

Balance December 31, 2018 (Successor)
2019

Other comprehensive (loss) income before

reclassifications

Amounts reclassified from accumulated

other comprehensive loss

Net other comprehensive (loss) income

Impact of Internal Reorganizations

Balance December 31, 2019 (Successor)
1. 

Cumulative 
Translation 
Adjustment1 

Derivative
Instruments

Pension Benefit
Plans

Other Benefit
Plans

Unrealized Gain
(Loss) on
Investments

Total

$

(2,843) $

7 $

(6,720) $

(357) $

2 $

(9,911)

1,042

—

1,042

(1,801) $

3

(13)
(10)
(3) $

(78)

325

—

10

247
(6,473) $

10
(347) $

1

(1)
—

2 $

968

321

1,289
(8,622)

(727) $

— $

(30) $

— $

— $

(757)

$

$

(490)

—

(490)

$

(1,217) $

(2)

—
(2)
(2) $

129

(4)
125

95 $

(1,576)

(19)

(724)

—

(1,576)

$

(2,793) $

(5)
(24)
(26) $

9
(715)
(620) $

(53)

—
(53)
(53) $

132

—

132

—

—

—

— $

—

—

—

79 $

— $

(274)

—

(274)

1,123

16

12

28

—

$

(1,944) $

2 $

(723)

(159)

5
(718)
91
(1,247) $

(1)
(160)
—
(81) $

—

—

—

—

— $

(416)

(4)
(420)
(1,177)

(2,187)

4
(2,183)
(3,360)

(1,140)

16
(1,124)
1,214
(3,270)

2. 

The cumulative translation adjustment losses for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017 are primarily driven by the strengthening of the U.S. Dollar ("USD") against the Brazilian Real ("BRL") and the European Euro ("EUR").  
The cumulative translation adjustment gain for the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 is primarily driven by the weakening of the USD against the 
EUR.
In connection with the Merger, previously unrecognized prior service benefits and net losses related to EID's pension and other post employment benefit 
("OPEB") plans were eliminated as a result of reflecting the balance sheet at fair value as of the date of the Merger. See Note 20 - Pension Plans and Other 
Post Employment Benefits, for further information regarding the pension and OPEB plans. Amounts reflected relate to DAS balances as of September 1, 
2017.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The tax benefit (expense) on the net activity related to each component of other comprehensive (loss) income was as follows:

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

Derivative instruments
Pension benefit plans - net
Other benefit plans - net
Benefit from (provision for) income taxes related to other
comprehensive income (loss) items

$

$

(8) $

231
52

6 $

199
(40)

275 $

165 $

1 $

(36)
15

(20) $

6
(145)
(5)

(144)

A summary of the reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss is provided as follows:

(In millions)

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2018

For the 
Period 
September 1 
through 
December 
31, 2017

Predecessor
For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

Income
Classification

Derivative Instruments:

$

Tax (benefit) expense

After-tax $

Amortization of pension benefit plans:

  Prior service benefit

  Actuarial losses (gains)

  Curtailment loss

  Settlement loss (gain)

$

Total before tax

Tax (benefit) expense

After-tax $

Amortization of other benefit plans:

  Prior service benefit

  Actuarial (gains) losses

$

Total before tax

Tax benefit

After-tax $

Net realized losses on investments, before tax:

Tax expense

After-tax $
Total reclassifications for the period, after-tax $
1. 

13 $
(1)
12 $

(1)
2 $

—

4

5

—

5 $

— $
(1)
(1)
—
(1) $
—

—

— $

16 $

(6) $
1
(5) $

—

6 $

7
(2)
11
(2)
9 $

— $

—

— $

—
(5) $
—

—
(5)
1
(4) $

— $

— $

—

—

—

— $

—

—

— $

4 $

—

—

—

— $

—

—

— $
(4) $

(1)

(2)

(21)
8
(13)

(3)
506

(3),(4)

(3),(4),(5)

— (3),(4),(5)

— (3),(4),(5)

(2)

(3),(4)

(3),(4)

(2)

(4)

(2)

503
(178)
325

(46)
61

15
(5)
10
(1)
—
(1)
321

2. 

3. 

4. 

5. 

Cost of goods sold.
Benefit from income taxes from continuing operations.
These accumulated other comprehensive (loss) income components are included in the computation of net periodic benefit (credit) cost of the company's 
pension and other benefit plans. See Note 20 - Pension Plans and Other Post Employment Benefits, for additional information. 
Other income (expense) - net.
(Loss) income from discontinued operations after income taxes.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 20 - PENSION PLANS AND OTHER POST EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS

The company offers various long-term benefits to its employees. Where permitted by applicable law, the company reserves the 
right to change, modify or discontinue the plans.

As a result of the Merger, the company re-measured its pension and OPEB plans. The remeasurement of the company’s pension 
and OPEB plans is included in the fair value measurement of EID’s assets and liabilities as a result of the application of purchase 
accounting in connection with the Merger. In addition, net losses and prior service benefits recognized in accumulated other 
comprehensive loss were eliminated. Historical Dow and EID did not merge their pension plans and OPEB plans as a result of 
the Merger. 

In connection with the Corteva Distribution and Internal Reorganization, the company retained the benefit obligations relating to 
EID's principal U.S. pension plan, several other U.S. and non-U.S. pension plans and OPEB.  Corteva entered into an employee 
matters agreement with DuPont which provides that employees of DuPont no longer participate in the benefits sponsored or 
maintained by the company as of the date of the Corteva Distribution and transferred certain of EID's pension and OPEB obligations 
and associated assets to DuPont.  As a result of the transfer at Separation, about $5.8 billion unfunded obligations of the pension 
and OPEB plans remained with Corteva, of which $319 million was supported by funding under the Trust agreement. 

Defined Benefit Pension Plans
The  company  has  both  funded  and  unfunded  noncontributory  defined  benefit  pension  plans  covering  a  majority  of  the  U.S. 
employees and employees in a number of other countries. The principal U.S. pension plan is the largest pension plan held by 
Corteva. Most employees hired on or after January 1, 2007 are not eligible to participate in the U.S. defined benefit pension plans. 
The benefits under these plans are based primarily on years of service and employees' pay near retirement. In November 2016, 
EID  announced  that  it  will  freeze  the  pay  and  service  amounts  used  to  calculate  pension  benefits  for  active  employees  who 
participate in the U.S. pension plans on November 30, 2018. Therefore, as of November 30, 2018, employees participating in the 
U.S. pension plans no longer accrue additional benefits for future service and eligible compensation received. 

The company's funding policy is consistent with the funding requirements of federal laws and regulations. Pension coverage for 
employees of the company's non-U.S. consolidated subsidiaries is provided, to the extent deemed appropriate, through separate 
plans.  Obligations  under  such  plans  are  funded  by  depositing  funds  with  trustees,  covered  by  insurance  contracts,  or  remain 
unfunded. The company made a discretionary contribution of $1,100 million in the third quarter of 2018 to its principal U.S. 
pension plan. During the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, the company made total contributions of $2,900 million to 
its principal U.S. pension plan funded through a debt offering; short-term borrowings, including commercial paper issuance, and 
cash flows from operations. 

The company made total contributions of $121 million, $214 million, $69 million and $124 million to its pension plans other than 
the principal U.S. pension plan for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 
1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.  

Corteva expects to contribute approximately $60 million to its pension plans other than the principal U.S. pension plan in 2020. 
The company is evaluating potential discretionary contributions in 2020 to the principal U.S. pension plan, that could reduce a 
portion  of  the  underfunded  benefit  obligation. Any  discretionary  contributions  depend  on  various  factors  including  market 
conditions and tax deductible limits.

The weighted-average assumptions used to determine pension plan obligations for all pension plans are summarized in the table 
below:

Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Benefit Obligations

Discount rate
Rate of increase in future compensation levels

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
3.94%
2.90%

3.20%
2.60%

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for all pension plans are summarized in the table 
below:

Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine
Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Successor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor
For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

Discount rate
Rate of increase in future compensation levels
Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

4.19%
2.84%
6.24%

3.38%
4.04%
6.19%

3.42%
3.80%
6.24%

3.80%
3.80%
7.66%

The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for U.S. plans are summarized in the table below:

Weighted- Average Assumptions used to Determine
Net Periodic Benefit Cost

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

Discount rate

Rate of increase in future compensation levels

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

4.32%

—%

6.25%

3.65%

4.25%

6.25%

3.73%

3.95%

6.25%

4.16%

3.95%

8.00%

In the tables above, the rate of compensation increase represents the single annual effective salary increase that an average plan 
participant would receive during the participant's entire career at the company.  After November 30, 2018 the rate of compensation 
increase excludes U.S. pension plans since the employees who participate in the U.S. pension plans no longer accrue additional 
benefits for future service and eligible compensation as of that date. 

Other Post Employment Benefits
The company provides medical, dental and life insurance benefits to certain pensioners and survivors. The associated plans for 
retiree benefits are unfunded and the cost of the approved claims is paid from company funds. Substantially all of the cost and 
liabilities for these retiree benefit plans are attributable to the U.S. benefit plans. The non-Medicare eligible retiree medical plan 
is contributory with pensioners and survivors' contributions adjusted annually to achieve a 50/50 target for sharing of cost increases 
between the company and pensioners and survivors. In addition, limits are applied to Corteva's portion of the retiree medical cost 
coverage.  For  Medicare  eligible  pensioners  and  survivors,  Corteva  provides  a  company-funded  Health  Reimbursement 
Arrangement ("HRA"). In November 2016, the company announced that eligible employees who will be under the age of 50 as 
of November 30, 2018 will not receive post-retirement medical, dental and life insurance benefits. Beginning January 1, 2015, 
eligible employees who retire on and after that date will receive the same life insurance benefit payment, regardless of employee's 
age or pay. The majority of U.S. employees hired on or after January 1, 2007 are not eligible to participate in the post-retirement 
medical, dental and life insurance plans. 

The company also provides disability benefits to employees. Employee disability benefit plans are insured in many countries. 
However, primarily in the U.S., such plans are generally self-insured. Obligations and expenses for self-insured plans are reflected 
in the change in projected benefit obligations table on page F-70.

The company's OPEB plans are unfunded and the cost of the approved claims is paid from operating cash flows. Pre-tax cash 
requirements to cover actual net claims costs and related administrative expenses were $202 million, $216 million, $59 million, 
and $166 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively. Changes in cash requirements reflect the net 
impact of higher per capita health care costs, demographic changes, plan amendments and changes in participant premiums, co-
pays and deductibles.  In 2020, the company expects to contribute approximately $240 million for its OPEB plans.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The weighted-average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for OPEB plans are summarized in the table below:

Weighted-Average Assumptions used to Determine Benefit Obligations

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018

Discount rate

3.07%

4.23%

The weighted-average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit costs for the OPEB plans are summarized in the two 
tables below:

Weighted-Average Assumptions
used to Determine Net Periodic
Benefit Cost

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through December 
31, 2017

For the Period 
January 1 through 
August 31, 2017

Discount rate

3.93%

3.56%

3.62%

4.03%

Assumed Health Care Cost Trend Rates

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year
Rate to which the cost trend rate is assumed to decline (the ultimate health care
trend rate)

Year that the rate reached the ultimate health care cost trend rate

7.20%

5.00%

2028

7.50%

5.00%

2028

Assumptions
Within the U.S., the company determines the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets by performing a detailed analysis 
of key economic and market factors driving historical returns for each asset class and formulating a projected return based on 
factors in the current environment. Factors considered include, but are not limited to, inflation, real economic growth, interest rate 
yield, interest rate spreads, and other valuation measures and market metrics. The expected long-term rate of return for each asset 
class is then weighted based on the strategic asset allocation approved by the governing body for the plan. The company's historical 
experience  with  the  pension  fund  asset  performance  is  also  considered.  For  non-U.S.  plans,  assumptions  reflect  economic 
assumptions applicable to each country.

In the U.S., Corteva calculates service costs and interest costs by applying individual spot rates from a yield curve (based on high-
quality corporate bond yields) to the separate expected cash flows components of service cost and interest cost. Service cost and 
interest cost for all other plans are determined on the basis of the single equivalent discount rates derived in determining those 
plan obligations. 

The discount rates utilized to measure the pension and other post employment obligations are based on the yield on high-quality 
corporate fixed income investments at the measurement date. Future expected actuarially determined cash flows are individually 
discounted at the spot rates under the Aon AA_Above Median yield curve (based on high-quality corporate bond yields) to arrive 
at the plan’s obligations as of the measurement date. For non-U.S. benefit plans, historically the company utilized prevailing long-
term high quality corporate bond indices to determine the discount rate, applicable to each country, at the measurement date. 

The company adopts the most recently published mortality tables and mortality improvement scale released by the Society of 
Actuaries in measuring its U.S. pension and other post employment benefit obligations. The effect of these adoptions is amortized 
into net periodic benefit cost for the years following the adoption.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Summarized information on the company's pension and other post employment benefit plans is as follows:

Change in Projected Benefit Obligations, Plan Assets and Funded Status

(In millions)

Change in benefit obligations:

Defined Benefit Pension Plans
For the Year
For the Year
Ended
Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2018
2019

Other Post Employment Benefits
For the Year
For the Year
Ended
Ended
December 31,
December 31,
2018
2019

Benefit obligation at beginning of the period

$

23,532 $

25,683

$

2,514 $

2,810

Service cost

Interest cost

Plan participants' contributions

Actuarial (gain) loss

Benefits paid

Plan amendments

Net effects of acquisitions / divestitures / other

Effect of foreign exchange rates

Impact of internal reorganizations

Benefit obligations at end of the period

Change in plan assets:

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of the period

Actual return on plan assets

Employer contributions

Plan participants' contributions

Benefits paid

Net effects of acquisitions / divestitures / other

Effect of foreign exchange rates

Impact of internal reorganizations

Fair value of plan assets at end of the period
Funded status
U.S. plan with plan assets
Non-U.S. plans with plan assets
All other plans 1, 2
Plans of discontinued operations
Funded status at end of the period3

41

769

2

2,469

(1,635)

(76)

(1)

(60)

(4,037)

21,004 $

18,951 $

2,552

121

2

(1,635)

(6)

(38)

(3,006)

16,941 $

(3,535) $
(90)
(438)
—

(4,063) $

136

755

10

(1,078)

(1,763)

17

(12)

(216)

—

23,532

20,329

(781)

1,314

10

(1,763)

(7)

(151)

—

18,951

(2,890)
(32)
(511)
(1,148)

$

$

$

$

(4,581)

$

4

84

37

211

(239)

—

—

—

(20)

9

85

38

(172)

(254)

—

—

(2)

—

2,591 $

2,514

— $

—

202

37

(239)

—

—

—

— $

— $
—
(2,591)
—

(2,591) $

—

—

216

38

(254)

—

—

—

—

—
—
(2,490)
(24)

(2,514)

$

$

$

$

$

1.  As of December 31, 2019, and December 31, 2018, $294 million and $349 million, respectively, of the benefit obligations are supported by funding under the 

Trust agreement, defined in the "Trust Assets" section below.

2.  Includes pension plans maintained around the world where funding is not customary.
3.  Excludes $(41) million as of December 31, 2018 of DAS pension and OPEB liabilities recognized within the Consolidated Balance Sheet that did not transfer 

to Corteva as part of the Internal Reorganizations.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(In millions)
Amounts recognized in the Consolidated Balance Sheets:

Assets of discontinued operations - current
Other Assets
Accrued and other current liabilities
Liabilities of discontinued operations - noncurrent
Pension and other post employment benefits - noncurrent 1
Net amount recognized

Pretax amounts recognized in accumulated other
comprehensive loss (income):

Net loss (gain)
Prior service (benefit) cost
Pretax balance in accumulated other comprehensive loss
(income) at end of year

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Other Post Employment
Benefits

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

$

$

$

$

— $
10
(50)
—
(4,023)
(4,063) $

1,641 $
(10)

1,631 $

10 $
—
(45)
(1,158)
(3,388)
(4,581) $

767 $
17

784 $

— $
—
(237)
—
(2,354)
(2,591) $

108 $
—

108 $

—
—
(242)
(24)
(2,248)
(2,514)

(104)
—

(104)

1.   Excludes $(41) million as of December 31, 2018 of DAS pension and OPEB liabilities recognized within the Consolidated Balance Sheet that did not transfer 
to Corteva as part of the Internal Reorganizations. 

The significant loss related to the change in benefit obligations for the period ended December 31, 2019 is mainly due to a decrease 
in discount rates.

The accumulated benefit obligation for all pensions plans was $21.0 billion and $23.2 billion at December 31, 2019 and 2018, 
respectively. 

Pension Plans with Projected Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
(In millions)

Projected benefit obligations1
Fair value of plan assets2

1.   Includes $3.8 billion of discontinued operations for the period ended December 31, 2018.
2.   Includes $2.6 billion of discontinued operations for the period ended December 31, 2018.

Pension Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligations in Excess of Plan Assets
(In millions)

Accumulated benefit obligations1
Fair value of plan assets2

1.   Includes $2.9 billion of discontinued operations for the period ended December 31, 2018.
2.   Includes $2.0 billion of discontinued operations for the period ended December 31, 2018.

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

20,788 $
16,716

23,261
18,669

December 31,
2019

December 31,
2018

20,654 $
16,620

22,291
17,934

$

$

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(In millions)

Successor

Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Defined Benefit Pension Plans

Other Post Employment Benefits

For the 
Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2019

For the 
Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2018

For the 
Period 
September 
1 through 
December 
31, 2017

Predecessor

For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

Successor

For the 
Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2019

For the 
Year 
Ended 
December 
31, 2018

For the 
Period 
September 
1 through 
December 
31, 2017

Predecessor

For the 
Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

41 $
769
(1,078)

136 $
755
(1,216)

50 $
247
(411)

3
(1)
(2)
4

10
—
(11)
5

1
—
—
—

(264) $

(321) $

(14)

(42)

(113) $
(13)

(250) $

(279) $

(100) $

92
524
(824)

506
(3)
—
—

295

27

268

$

$

$

4 $
84
—

(1)
—
—
—

9 $
85
—

3 $
26
—

—
—
—
—

—
—
—
—

87 $

—

94 $

1

29 $

—

87 $

93 $

29 $

6
60
—

61
(46)
—
—

81

—

81

970 $

908 $

(163) $

(22)

$

211 $

(172) $

68 $

—

(2)

(11)

1

(4)

(5)

(10)

17

—

(2)

1

(1)
—

—

—

3

(506)
—

3

—

133

1

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(61)
—

46

—

—

949 $

914 $

(161) $

(392)

685 $

593 $

(274) $

(97)

$

$

212 $

(172) $

68 $

(15)

299 $

(78) $

97 $

66

Components of net periodic benefit
(credit) cost and amounts recognized
in other comprehensive loss

Net Periodic Benefit Cost:

Service cost

Interest cost

Expected return on plan assets

Amortization of unrecognized loss
(gain)

Amortization of prior service benefit

Curtailment gain

Settlement loss

Net periodic benefit (credit) cost -
Total
Less: Discontinued operations1
Net periodic benefit (credit) cost -
Continuing operations

Changes in plan assets and benefit
obligations recognized in other
comprehensive (income) loss:

Net loss (gain)

Amortization of unrecognized (loss)
gain

Prior service (benefit) cost

Amortization of prior service benefit

Settlement loss

Effect of foreign exchange rates

Total loss (benefit) recognized in
other comprehensive loss, attributable
to Corteva

Total recognized in net periodic

benefit cost and other
comprehensive loss (income)

$

$

$

$

$

1. 

Includes non-service related components of net periodic benefit credit of $(31) million, $(97) million, $(34) million, and $(18) million for the year ended 
December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 
2017, respectively.

Estimated Future Benefit Payments
The estimated future benefit payments, reflecting expected future service, as appropriate, are presented in the following table:

Estimated Future Benefit Payments at December 31, 2019
(In millions)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
Years 2025-2029
Total

$

$

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Defined Benefit
Pension Plans

Other Post
Employment Benefits
237
228
218
209
201
808
1,901

1,527 $
1,474
1,437
1,403
1,370
6,314
13,525 $

Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Plan Assets
All pension plan assets in the U.S. are invested through a single master trust fund. The strategic asset allocation for this trust fund 
is approved by management. The general principles guiding U.S. pension asset investment policies are those embodied in the 
Employee  Retirement  Income  Security Act  of  1974  ("ERISA").  These  principles  include  discharging  Corteva's  investment 
responsibilities for the exclusive benefit of plan participants and in accordance with the "prudent expert" standard and other ERISA 
rules and regulations. Corteva establishes strategic asset allocation percentage targets and appropriate benchmarks for significant 
asset classes with the aim of achieving a prudent balance between return and risk. Strategic asset allocations in other countries are 
selected in accordance with the laws and practices of those countries. Where appropriate, asset liability studies are utilized in this 
process. U.S. plan assets are managed by investment professionals employed by Corteva. The remaining assets are managed by 
professional investment firms unrelated to the company. Corteva's pension investment professionals have discretion to manage 
the assets within established asset allocation ranges approved by management of the company. Additionally, pension trust funds 
are permitted to enter into certain contractual arrangements generally described as "derivatives." Derivatives are primarily used 
to reduce specific market risks, hedge currency and adjust portfolio duration and asset allocation in a cost-effective manner.

In connection with pension contributions of $2,900 million to its principal U.S. pension plan during the period of January 1, 2017 
through August 31, 2017, an investment policy study was completed for the principal U.S. pension plan. The study resulted in 
new target asset allocations being approved for the principal U.S. pension plan with resulting changes to the expected return on 
plan assets. The long-term rate of return on assets decreased from 8.00 percent to 6.25 percent.  

The weighted-average target allocation for plan assets of the company's pension plans is summarized as follows:

Target Allocation for Plan Assets
Asset Category
U.S. equity securities
Non-U.S. equity securities
Fixed income securities
Hedge funds
Private market securities
Real estate
Cash and cash equivalents
Total

December 31, 2019 December 31, 2018
19%
16
50
2
8
3
2
100%

20%
16
50
3
6
3
2
100%

U.S. equity investments are primarily large-cap companies.  Global equity securities include varying market capitalization levels.  
Global  fixed  income  investments  include  corporate-issued,  government-issued  and  asset-backed  securities.  Corporate  debt 
investments include a range of credit risk and industry diversification. U.S. fixed income investments are weighted heavier than 
non-U.S. fixed income securities. Other investments include cash and cash equivalents, hedge funds, real estate and private market 
securities such as interests in private equity and venture capital partnerships.

Fair value calculations may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Furthermore, although the 
company  believes  its  valuation  methods  are  appropriate  and  consistent  with  other  market  participants,  the  use  of  different 
methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value 
measurement at the reporting date.

For pension plan assets classified as Level 1 measurements (measured using quoted prices in active markets), total fair value is 
either the price of the most recent trade at the time of the market close or the official close price, as defined by the exchange on 
which the asset is most actively traded on the last trading day of the period, multiplied by the number of units held without 
consideration of transaction costs.

For pension plan assets classified as Level 2 measurements, where the security is frequently traded in less active markets, fair 
value is based on the closing price at the end of the period; where the security is less frequently traded, fair value is based on the 
price a dealer would pay for the security or similar securities, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability. Market inputs 
are obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data and subjected to tolerance and quality checks. For 
derivative assets and liabilities, standard industry models are used to calculate the fair value of the various financial instruments 
based on significant observable market inputs, such as foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, swap rates, interest rates and 
implied volatilities obtained from various market sources.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

For pension plan assets classified as Level 3 measurements, total fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs including 
assumptions where there is little, if any, market activity for the investment. Investment managers, fund managers, or investment 
contract  issuers  provide  valuations  of  the  investment  on  a  monthly  or  quarterly  basis.  These  valuations  are  reviewed  for 
reasonableness based on applicable sector, benchmark and company performance. Adjustments to valuations are made where 
appropriate.  Where  available,  audited  financial  statements  are  obtained  and  reviewed  for  the  investments  as  support  for  the 
manager’s investment valuation.

The tables below present the fair values of the company's pension assets by level within the fair value hierarchy, as described in 
Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies:

Basis of Fair Value Measurements
For the year ended December 31, 2019
(In millions)
Cash and cash equivalents
U.S. equity securities 1
Non-U.S. equity securities
Debt – government-issued
Debt – corporate-issued

Debt – asset-backed

Private market securities

Real estate

Derivatives – asset position

Derivatives – liability position

Other

     Subtotal

Investments measured at net asset value

     Debt - government issued

     U.S. equity securities

     Non-U.S. equity securities

     Hedge funds

     Private market securities

     Real estate funds

Total

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

$

1,343 $
3,665
2,053
3,693
2,956

663

2

33

2
(19)
19

1,343 $
3,652
2,043
—
—

—

—

—

—

—

—

— $
4
6
3,693
2,952

663

—

—

2
(19)
19

$

14,410 $

7,038 $

7,320 $

—
9
4
—
4

—

2

33

—

—

—

52

37

20

39

431

1,371

516

2,414

763
(646)
16,941

Total investments measured at net asset value

Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets
     Pension trust receivables 2
     Pension trust payables 3
Total

$

$

1.  The Corteva pension plans directly held $126 million (approximately 1 percent of total plan assets) of Corteva, Inc. common stock at December 31, 2019. 
2.  Primarily receivables for investments securities sold.
3.  Primarily payables for investment securities purchased.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Total

Level 14

Level 24

Level 34

$

1,824 $

1,824 $

— $

3,537
2,582
3,659
3,037
721
162
1
336
10
(18)
233

3,521
2,565
211
253
39
162
—
243
1
—
9

2
15
3,448
2,770
682
—
—
—
9
(18)
18

$

16,084 $

8,828 $

6,926 $

—

14
2
—
14
—
—
1
93
—
—
206

330

Basis of Fair Value Measurements
For the year ended December 31, 2018
(In millions)

Cash and cash equivalents
U.S. equity securities1
Non-U.S. equity securities
Debt – government-issued
Debt – corporate-issued
Debt – asset-backed
Hedge funds
Private market securities
Real estate
Derivatives – asset position
Derivatives – liability position
Other

     Subtotal
Investments measured at net asset value4
     Debt - government issued

     Hedge funds

     Private market securities

     Real estate funds

     Other

208

678

1,861

112

6

2,865

210
(208)
18,951

Total investments measured at net asset value

Other items to reconcile to fair value of plan assets
     Pension trust receivables2
     Pension trust payables3
Total

$

$

1.  The Corteva pension plans directly held $684 million (approximately 4 percent of total plan assets) of DowDuPont common stock at December 31, 2018. 
2.  Primarily receivables for investments securities sold.
3.  Primarily payables for investment securities purchased.
4.  Corteva's pension assets by fair value hierarchy at December 31, 2018 included approximately $1,657 million of Level 1 assets, $392 million of Level 2 assets, 
$259 million of Level 3 assets, and $606 million of investments measured at net asset value that were transferred to DuPont upon completion of the Separation.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following table summarizes the changes in fair value of Level 3 pension plan assets for the years ended December 31, 2019 
and 2018:

Fair Value Measurement of
Level 3 Pension Plan Assets

(In millions)
Balance at January 1, 2018
Actual return on assets:

U.S.
equity
securities
$

17 $

Non-U.S.
equity
securities

Debt –
corporate
-issued

Debt-
asset-
backed

Hedge
funds

Private
market
securities

Real
estate Other

Total

3 $

27 $

2 $

2 $

14 $

96 $ — $

161

Relating to assets sold during the
year ended December 31, 2018
Relating to assets held at
December 31, 2018

Purchases, sales and settlements,
net
Transfers out of Level 3, net
Balance at December 31, 2018
Actual return on assets:

$

Relating to assets sold during the
year ended December 31, 2019

Relating to assets held at
December 31, 2019

Purchases, sales and settlements,
net
Transfers out of Level 3, net

Assets transferred at Separation

(1)

(4)

3
(1)
14 $

(2)

(5)

2

—

—

(4)

3

—
—
2 $

1

—

2

(1)

—

(80)

87

(15)
(5)
14 $

9

(8)

(12)
1

—

—

—

—

—

—
(2)

—
(2)
— $ — $

—

(3)

—
(10)

1 $

2

—

—

(83)

(11)

72

(3)
(2)
93 $

217
—
206 $

202
(22)
330

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

4

(3)
—

—

(29)

25

—

—

—

(3)
—
(53)
33 $ — $

—
(206)

(21)

16

(14)
—
(259)
52

Balance at December 31, 2019

$

9 $

4 $

4 $

— $ — $

2 $

Trust Assets
EID entered into a trust agreement in 2013 (as amended and restated in 2017) that established and requires EID to fund the Trust 
for cash obligations under certain non-qualified benefit and deferred compensation plans upon a change in control event as defined 
in the Trust agreement. Under the Trust agreement, the consummation of the Merger was a change in control event. As a result, 
in  November  2017,  EID  contributed  $571  million  to  the Trust.  During  the  year  ended  December  31,  2018,  $68  million  was 
distributed to EID according to the Trust agreement and at December 31, 2018, the balance in the Trust was $500 million.  At the 
Separation, Corteva transferred $39 million to DuPont.  During the year ended December 31, 2019, $62 million was distributed 
to EID according to the Trust agreement and at December 31, 2019, the balance in the Trust was $409 million. 

Defined Contribution Plans
Corteva provides defined contribution benefits to its employees. The most significant is the U.S. Retirement Savings Plan ("the 
Plan"),  which  covers  all  U.S.  full-service  employees.  This  Plan  includes  a  non-leveraged  Employee  Stock  Ownership  Plan 
("ESOP"). Employees are not required to participate in the ESOP and those who do are free to diversify out of the ESOP. The 
purpose of the Plan is to provide retirement savings benefits for employees and to provide employees an opportunity to become 
stockholders of the company. The Plan is a tax qualified contributory profit sharing plan, with cash or deferred arrangement and 
any eligible employee of Corteva may participate. Currently, Corteva contributes 100 percent of the first 6 percent of the employee's 
contribution election and also contributes 3 percent of each eligible employee's eligible compensation regardless of the employee's 
contribution.

Corteva's contributions to the Plan were $142 million, $183 million, $53 million and $129 million for the year ended December 
31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through 
August 31, 2017, respectively. Corteva's matching contributions vest immediately upon contribution. The 3 percent nonmatching 
company contribution vests after employees complete three years of service. In addition, Corteva made contributions to other 
defined contribution plans of $46 million, $82 million, $30 million and $33 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the 
year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 
31, 2017, respectively. Included in Corteva's contributions are amounts related to discontinued operations of $73 million, $148 
million, $42 million, and $107 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 21 - STOCK-BASED COMPENSATION

Prior  to  the  Corteva  Distribution,  Corteva  employees  held  equity  awards,  including  stock  options,  share  appreciation  rights 
(“SARs”), restricted stock units (“RSUs”) and performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”), which were denominated in 
DowDuPont common stock and, in some cases, in Dow Inc. common stock, and which had originally been issued under the DuPont 
Equity and Incentive Plan ("EIP"), the Dow Chemical Company 2012 Stock Incentive Plan or the Dow Chemical Company 1988 
Award and Option Plan. As of the Merger date on August 31, 2017, all outstanding Historical DuPont equity awards were converted 
into equity awards with respect to DowDuPont Common Stock. The previous Historical DuPont equity awards were converted 
into the right to receive 1.2820 shares of DowDuPont Common Stock and had a fair value of approximately $629 million at the 
Merger  closing  date,  which  included $485  million as  consideration  exchanged  and  $144  million  (included $23  million of 
incremental expense as a result of the conversion) that is being amortized to stock compensation expense over the remaining 
vesting  period  of  the  awards.  The  fair  values  of  the  converted  awards  were  based  on  valuation  assumptions  developed  by 
management and other information including, but not limited to, historical volatility and dividend yield of Historical DuPont and 
Historical Dow. Historical DuPont and Historical Dow did not merge their equity and incentive plans as a result of the Merger.

As discussed in Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, on April 1, 2019 the company entered into an employee matters 
agreement (the "EMA") with DuPont and Dow that identifies employees and employee-related liabilities (and attributable assets) 
to be allocated (either retained, transferred and accepted, or assigned and assumed, as applicable) to the Parties as part of the 
Distributions and describes when and how the relevant transfers and assignments will occur. With some exceptions, the EMA 
provides for the equitable adjustment of existing equity incentive compensation awards denominated in the common stock of 
DowDuPont to reflect the occurrence of the Distributions.

In connection with the Separation on June 1, 2019, outstanding DowDuPont-denominated stock options, SARs, RSU and PSU 
awards were converted into Corteva-denominated awards under the “Employer Method,” or into both DuPont-denominated awards 
and Corteva-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic value of 
the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Corteva Separation.  The awards have the same terms and conditions under 
the applicable plans and award agreements prior to the Separation transactions.  The conversions of equity awards did not have a 
material impact to the company’s consolidated financial statements.

On June 1, 2019 (“Adoption Date”), in connection with the Separation, the Omnibus Incentive Plan (the "OIP") became effective. 
Under the OIP, the company may grant incentive awards, including stock options (both “incentive stock options” and nonqualified 
stock options), share appreciation rights, restricted shares, restricted stock units, other share-based awards and cash awards, to its 
and its subsidiaries’ eligible employees, non-employee directors, independent contractors and consultants following the Separation 
until the tenth anniversary of the Adoption Date, subject to an aggregate limit and annual individual limits. Under the OIP, the 
maximum number of shares reserved for the grant or settlement of awards is 20 million shares, excluding shares underlying certain 
exempt awards, such as the awards converted to Corteva-denominated awards pursuant to the Separation. At December 31, 2019, 
approximately 18 million shares were authorized for future grants under the OIP. The company generally satisfies stock option 
exercises and the vesting of RSUs and PSUs with newly issued shares of Corteva common stock, although RSU awards granted 
under Historical Dow plans in certain countries are settled in cash.

The compensation committee determines the long-term incentive mix, including stock options, RSUs and PSUs and may authorize 
new grants annually. The company estimates expected forfeitures.

The total stock-based compensation cost included in (loss) income from continuing operations after income taxes within the 
Consolidated Statement of Operations was $84 million, $83 million, $24 million, and $34 million for the year ended December 
31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through 
August 31, 2017, respectively.  The income tax benefits related to stock-based compensation arrangements were $17 million, 
$17 million, $8 million, and $12 million for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017, respectively.

Stock Options

The exercise price of shares subject to option is equal to the market price of the company's stock on the date of grant. All options 
vest serially over a period of three years. Stock option awards granted under the previous plan (EIP) between 2013 and 2015 
expire seven years after the grant date and options granted between 2016 and 2018 expire 10 years after the grant date. Stock 
option awards granted under the Historical Dow plans subsequent to 2010 expire 10 years after the grant date. 

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

EIP
Under the EIP, the weighted-average grant-date fair value of options granted for the year ended December 31, 2019, December 
31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 was $7.29, $15.46, 
$28.56, and $16.65, respectively.

To measure the fair value of the awards on the date of grant, the company used the Black-Scholes option pricing model and the 
following assumptions:

Weighted-Average Assumptions

Successor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

Predecessor
For the Period
January 1
through
August 31,
2017

Dividend yield
Expected volatility
Risk-free interest rate
Expected life of stock options granted during period
(years)

1.55%
19.80%
2.4%

2.1%
23.30%
2.8%

2.2%
23.59%
2.1%

2.0%
23.21%
2.3%

6.1

6.2

7.2

7.2

In  the  Successor  periods,  the  company  determined  the  dividend  yield  by  dividing  the  annualized  dividend  on  DowDuPont's 
Common Stock by the option exercise price. In the Predecessor period, the company determined the dividend yield by dividing 
the annual dividend on Historical DuPont's stock by the option exercise price. 

A historical daily measurement of volatility is determined based on the expected life of the option granted. In the Successor periods, 
for the year ended December 31, 2019, the measurement of volatility is based on weighted average of the individual peer volatilities 
of DuPont and Corteva based on the size of each business respectively. DuPont and Corteva peer volatility are based on a 50/50 
blend of historical volatility and implied volatility. Both volatility measures are based on the average of five peer companies for 
DuPont and eight peer companies for Corteva. In the Successor periods, for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, the measurement of volatility used DowDuPont stock information after the Merger date, 
and a weighted average of Historical Dow and Historical DuPont stock information prior to Merger date. In the Predecessor period, 
the measurement of volatility used Historical DuPont stock information.

The risk-free interest rate is determined by reference to the yield on an outstanding U.S. Treasury note with a term equal to the 
expected life of the option granted. Expected life is determined by reference to the company's historical experience.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The  following  table  summarizes  stock  option  activity  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2019  under  the  EIP:

Stock Options

For the year ended December 31, 2019

Number of 
Shares 
(in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
(per share)

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2019
Exercised
Forfeited/Expired
Outstanding at April 1, 2019
Exercisable at April 1, 2019

Conversion - Dow Distribution1
Granted2
Exercised
Forfeited/Expired
Impact of Internal Reorganization, net
Outstanding at May 31, 2019
Exercisable at May 31, 2019

Conversion - Corteva Distribution3
Outstanding at December 31, 2019
Exercisable at December 31, 2019

17,079 $
(886)
(85)
16,108 $
13,314 $

21,700 $
2,561
(134)
(129)
(10,112)
13,886 $
12,481 $

(13,886) $
— $
— $

53.26
39.19
46.87
54.07
51.09

35.41
29.95
27.24
35.07
36.07
34.00
32.85

34.00
—
—

4.76 $
3.94 $

76,942
74,749

3.90 $
3.39 $

20,779
18,979

— $
— $

—
—

1.  As a result of the Dow Distribution, all outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the EIP were converted into DowDuPont-denominated awards 
under the “Employer Method,” or into Dow-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic 
value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Dow Distribution.

2.  As a result of the Dow Distribution, outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the Heritage Dow Plans were moved to the EIP and were converted 
into DowDuPont-denominated awards under the “Employer Method,” or into Dow-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a 
formula designed to preserve the intrinsic value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Dow Distribution. These outstanding equity 
awards are included in the number of “Granted” awards in the table above.

3.  As a result of the Corteva Distribution, all outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the EIP were converted into Corteva-denominated awards 
under the “Employer Method,” or into DuPont-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic 
value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Corteva Distribution and moved to the OIP.

The aggregate intrinsic values in the table above represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing 
stock price on the last trading day of the period and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money options) that 
would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options at period end. The 
total intrinsic value of options exercised for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period 
September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 was $16 million, $50 million, $19 
million, and $108 million, respectively.  For the year ended December 31, 2019, the company realized tax benefits from options 
exercised of $3 million.

OIP
During the year ended December 31, 2019 there were no new non-qualified options granted to Corteva’ s employees. Corteva’ s 
expense related to stock options was entirely related to Historical DuPont and Historical Dow outstanding options that were 
converted to Corteva’ s options on June 1, 2019. 

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The following table summarizes stock option activity for year ended December 31, 2019 under the OIP:

Stock Options

For the year ended December 31, 2019

Number of 
Shares 
(in thousands)

Weighted
Average
Exercise Price
(per share)

Weighted
Average
Remaining
Contractual
Term (in years)

Aggregate 
Intrinsic Value
(in thousands)

Outstanding at January 1, 2019
Converted on June 1, 20191
Exercised
Forfeited/Expired
Outstanding at December 31, 2019
Exercisable at December 31, 2019

— $

10,468
(355)
(68)
10,045 $
8,036 $

—
32.11
20.95
38.45
32.47
30.54

4.73 $
3.95 $

20,186
19,172

1.  As a result of the Corteva Distribution, all outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the EIP were converted into Corteva-denominated awards 
under the “Employer Method,” or into DuPont-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic 
value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Corteva Distribution and moved to the OIP.

The aggregate intrinsic values in the table above represent the total pre-tax intrinsic value (the difference between the closing 
stock price on the last trading day of the December 31, 2019 and the exercise price, multiplied by the number of in-the-money 
options) that would have been received by the option holders had all option holders exercised their in-the-money options at period 
end. The total intrinsic value of options exercised and the realized tax benefits from options exercised for the year ended December 
31, 2019 were $3 million, and $1 million, respectively.  

As of December 31, 2019, $4 million of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to nonvested stock options is 
expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of about 1 year.

Restricted Stock Units and Performance Share Units

RSUs granted under the EIP serially vest over 3 years.  RSUs granted under the Historical Dow plans vest after a designated 
period, generally 1 year to 3 years.  RSUs granted under the OIP serially vest over 3 years.  Upon vesting, these RSUs convert 
one-for-one to Corteva Common Stock. A retirement-eligible employee retains any granted awards upon retirement provided the 
employee has rendered at least six months of service following the grant date. Additional RSUs are also granted periodically to 
key senior management employees. These RSUs generally vest over periods ranging from 3 years to 5 years. The fair value of all 
stock-settled RSUs is based upon the market price of the underlying common stock as of the grant date. 

The company grants PSUs to senior leadership.  As a result of the Merger, the EIP provisions required PSUs to be converted into 
RSUs based on the number of PSUs that would vest by assuming that target levels of performance are achieved. Service requirements 
for vesting in the RSUs replicate those inherent in the exchanged PSUs. 

EIP
Vesting for PSUs granted for the period January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017 was based upon total shareholder return ("TSR") 
relative to peer companies.  The weighted-average grant-date fair value of PSUs granted for the period January 1 through August 
31, 2017, subject to the TSR metric, was $91.56, and estimated using a Monte Carlo simulation. 

In accordance with the Merger Agreement, PSUs converted to RSUs based on an assessment of the underlying market conditions 
in the PSUs at the greater of target or actual performance levels as of the closing date. As the actual performance levels were not 
in excess of target as of the closing date, all PSUs converted to RSUs based on target and there was no incremental benefit from 
the Merger Agreement when compared to Historical DuPont’s EIP.

In November 2017, DowDuPont granted PSUs to senior leadership that vest partially based on the realization of cost savings in 
connection with the DowDuPont Cost Synergy Program, as well as DowDuPont’s ability to complete the Business Separations. 
Performance and payouts are determined independently for each metric. The actual award, delivered in DowDuPont Common 
Stock, can range from zero percent to 200 percent of the original grant. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of the PSUs 
granted in November 2017 of $71.16 was based upon the market price of the underlying common stock as of the grant date.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Nonvested awards of RSUs and PSUs are shown below.

RSUs & PSUs

Nonvested at January 1, 2019
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at April 1, 2019

Conversion - Dow Distribution1
Granted2
Vested
Forfeited
Impact of Internal Reorganization, net
Nonvested at May 31, 2019
Conversion - Corteva Distribution3
Nonvested at December 31, 2019

For the year ended December 31, 2019

Number of Shares 
(in thousands)

Weighted Average Grant 
Date Fair Value 
(per share)

3,147 $
2,578
(1,113)
(12)
4,600 $

6,120 $
1,288
(76)
(47)
(4,185)
3,100 $
(3,100) $
— $

68.18
52.66
67.85
67.08
59.57

39.46
42.34
42.26
40.35
39.76
40.18
40.18
—

1.  As a result of the Dow Distribution, all outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the EIP were converted into DowDuPont-denominated awards 
under the “Employer Method,” or into Dow-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic 
value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Dow Distribution.

2.  As a result of the Dow Distribution, outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the Heritage Dow Plans were moved to the EIP and were converted 
into DowDuPont-denominated awards under the “Employer Method,” or into Dow-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a 
formula designed to preserve the intrinsic value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Dow Distribution. These outstanding equity 
awards are included in the number of “Granted” awards in the table above.

3.  As a result of the Corteva Distribution, all outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the EIP were converted into Corteva-denominated awards 
under the “Employer Method,” or into DuPont-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic 
value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Corteva Distribution and moved to the OIP.

The total fair value of stock units vested under the EIP during the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 
2018, the period September 1 through December 31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 was $79 million, 
$128 million, $9 million, and $84 million, respectively. The weighted-average grant-date fair value of stock units granted under 
the EIP for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018, the period September 1 through December 
31, 2017, and the period January 1 through August 31, 2017 was $52.19, $70.37, $70.02, and $76.41, respectively. 

OIP
In August 2019, Corteva granted PSUs to senior leadership that vest partially based on the realization of the Company’s improvement 
of its Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) and Operating EBITDA during the Performance Period. Performance and payouts are 
determined independently for each metric. The actual award, delivered in Corteva Common Stock, can range from zero percent
to 200 percent of the original grant. The weighted-average grant date fair value of the PSUs granted in August 2019 of $29.02
was based upon the market price of the underlying common stock as of the grant date.

Nonvested awards of RSUs and PSUs are shown below.

RSUs & PSUs

Nonvested at January 1, 2019
Converted on June 1, 20191
Granted
Vested
Forfeited
Nonvested at December 31, 2019

For the year ended December 31, 2019

Number of Shares 
(in thousands)

Weighted Average Grant 
Date Fair Value 
(per share)

— $

3,757
2,228
(497)
(50)
5,438 $

—
35.56
28.88
39.07
36.50
32.49

1.  As a result of the Corteva Distribution, all outstanding DowDuPont equity awards under the EIP were converted into Corteva-denominated awards 
under the “Employer Method,” or into DuPont-denominated awards under the “Shareholder Method,” using a formula designed to preserve the intrinsic 
value of the awards immediately prior to and subsequent to the Corteva Distribution and moved to the OIP.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

The total fair value of stock units vested under the OIP during for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $19 million. The weighted-
average grant-date fair value of stock units granted under the OIP for the year ended December 31, 2019 was $28.88.

As of December 31, 2019, $57 million of total unrecognized pre-tax compensation expense related to RSUs and PSUs is expected 
to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1 year.

NOTE 22 - FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS

At December 31, 2019, the company had $1,293 million ($1,221 million at December 31, 2018) of held-to-maturity securities 
(primarily time deposits and money market funds) classified as cash equivalents, as these securities had maturities of three months 
or less at the time of purchase; and $5 million ($5 million at December 31, 2018) of held-to-maturity securities (primarily time 
deposits) classified as marketable securities as these securities had maturities of more than three months to less than one year at 
the time of purchase. The company’s investments in held-to-maturity securities are held at amortized cost, which approximates 
fair  value.   These  securities  are  included  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents,  marketable  securities,  and  other  current  assets  in  the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Derivative Instruments
Objectives and Strategies for Holding Derivative Instruments
In the ordinary course of business, the company enters into contractual arrangements (derivatives) to reduce its exposure to foreign 
currency and commodity price risks. The company has established a variety of derivative programs to be utilized for financial risk 
management. These programs reflect varying levels of exposure coverage and time horizons based on an assessment of risk.

Derivative programs have procedures and controls and are approved by the Corporate Financial Risk Management Committee, 
consistent with the company's financial risk management policies and guidelines. Derivative instruments used are forwards, options, 
futures and swaps. The company has not designated any non-derivatives as hedging instruments.

The  company's  financial  risk  management  procedures  also  address  counterparty  credit  approval,  limits  and  routine  exposure 
monitoring  and  reporting.  The  counterparties  to  these  contractual  arrangements  are  major  financial  institutions  and  major 
commodity exchanges. The company is exposed to credit loss in the event of nonperformance by these counterparties. The company 
utilizes  collateral  support  annex  agreements  with  certain  counterparties  to  limit  its  exposure  to  credit  losses.  The  company 
anticipates performance by counterparties to these contracts and therefore no material loss is expected. Market and counterparty 
credit risks associated with these instruments are regularly reported to management.

The notional amounts of the company's derivative instruments were as follows:

Notional Amounts
(In millions)
Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Commodity contracts

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

Foreign currency contracts
Commodity contracts

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

$

$
$

570 $

582 $
— $

525

2,057
9

Foreign Currency Risk
The company's objective in managing exposure to foreign currency fluctuations is to reduce earnings and cash flow volatility 
associated with foreign currency rate changes. Accordingly, the company enters into various contracts that change in value as 
foreign exchange rates change to protect the value of its existing foreign currency-denominated assets, liabilities, commitments 
and cash flows.

The company uses forward exchange contracts to offset its net exposures, by currency, related to the foreign currency denominated 
monetary  assets  and  liabilities  of  its  operations.  The  primary  business  objective  of  this  hedging  program  is  to  maintain  an 
approximately balanced position in foreign currencies so that exchange gains and losses resulting from exchange rate changes, 
after related tax effects, are minimized. The company may use foreign currency exchange contracts to offset a portion of the 
company's exposure to certain foreign currency-denominated revenues so that gains and losses on these contracts offset changes 
in the USD value of the related foreign currency-denominated revenues. The objective of the hedge program is to reduce earnings 
and cash flow volatility related to changes in foreign currency exchange rates.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Commodity Price Risk
Commodity price risk management programs serve to reduce exposure to price fluctuations on purchases of inventory such as 
corn and soybeans. The company enters into over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivative commodity instruments to hedge 
the commodity price risk associated with agricultural commodity exposures.

Derivatives Designated as Cash Flow Hedges
Commodity Contracts
The company enters into over-the-counter and exchange-traded derivative commodity instruments, including options, futures and 
swaps, to hedge the commodity price risk associated with agriculture commodity exposures.

While each risk management program has a different time maturity period, most programs currently do not extend beyond the 
next 2 years. Cash flow hedge results are reclassified into earnings during the same period in which the related exposure impacts 
earnings. Reclassifications are made sooner if it appears that a forecasted transaction is not probable of occurring.

The following table summarizes the after-tax effect of cash flow hedges on accumulated other comprehensive loss:

(In millions)

Beginning balance

Additions and revaluations of derivatives
designated as cash flow hedges

Clearance of hedge results to earnings

Ending balance

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

$

$

(26) $

16

12

2 $

(2) $

(19)
(5)
(26) $

— $

(2)
—
(2) $

7

3
(13)
(3)

At December 31, 2019, an after-tax net loss of $1 million is expected to be reclassified from accumulated other comprehensive 
loss into earnings over the next twelve months.

Derivatives not Designated in Hedging Relationships
Foreign Currency Contracts
The company uses forward exchange contracts to reduce its net exposure, by currency, related to foreign currency-denominated 
monetary  assets  and  liabilities  of  its  operations  so  that  exchange  gains  and  losses  resulting  from  exchange  rate  changes  are 
minimized. The netting of such exposures precludes the use of hedge accounting; however, the required revaluation of the forward 
contracts and the associated foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities intends to achieve a minimal earnings 
impact, after taxes.

Commodity Contracts
The company utilizes options, futures and swaps that are not designated as hedging instruments to reduce exposure to commodity 
price fluctuations on purchases of inventory such as corn and soybeans.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments
Asset and liability derivatives subject to an enforceable master netting arrangement with the same counterparty are presented on 
a net basis in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.  The presentation of the company's derivative assets and liabilities is as follows:

(In millions)

Asset derivatives:

Derivatives not designated as

hedging instruments:
Foreign currency contracts

Total asset derivatives

Liability derivatives:

Derivatives not designated as

hedging instruments:
Foreign currency contracts

Total liability derivatives

Balance Sheet Location

Gross

December 31, 2019

Counterparty 
and Cash 
Collateral 
Netting1

Net Amounts Included in
the Consolidated Balance
Sheet

Other current assets

$
$

25 $
25 $

(18) $
(18) $

Accrued and other current liabilities $

$

43 $

43 $

(16) $
(16) $

7
7

27

27

1. 

Counterparty and cash collateral amounts represent the estimated net settlement amount when applying netting and set-off rights included in master netting 
arrangements between the company and its counterparties and the payable or receivable for cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparty. 

Balance Sheet Location

Gross

December 31, 2018

Counterparty 
and Cash 
Collateral 
Netting1

Net Amounts Included in
the Consolidated Balance
Sheet

(In millions)

Asset derivatives:

Derivatives not designated as

hedging instruments:

Foreign currency contracts

Other current assets

Total asset derivatives

$

$

72 $

72 $

(35) $
(35) $

Liability derivatives:

Derivatives not designated as

hedging instruments:

Foreign currency contracts

Accrued and other current liabilities $

Total liability derivatives

$

21 $

21 $

(15) $
(15) $

37

37

6

6

1. 

Counterparty and cash collateral amounts represent the estimated net settlement amount when applying netting and set-off rights included in master netting 
arrangements between the company and its counterparties and the payable or receivable for cash collateral held or placed with the same counterparty. 

Effect of Derivative Instruments

(In millions)

Cash flow hedges:

Commodity contracts

Total derivatives designated as hedging
instruments
1. 

OCI is defined as other comprehensive income (loss).

Amount of Gain (Loss) Recognized in OCI1 - Pre-Tax

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

$

$

23 $

23 $

(24) $

(24) $

3 $

3 $

5

5

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Amount of (Loss) Gain Recognized in Income - Pre-Tax1

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

$

$

(13) $

(13)

(58)
9

(49)
(62) $

6 $

— $

6

94
5

99

—

91
—

91

105 $

91 $

21

21

(431)
2

(429)
(408)

(In millions)

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

Cash flow hedges:

Commodity contracts2

Total derivatives designated as hedging

instruments

Derivatives not designated as hedging
instruments:

Foreign currency contracts3
Commodity contracts2

Total derivatives not designated as hedging

instruments

Total derivatives
1. 

2. 

3. 

For cash flow hedges, this represents the portion of the gain (loss) reclassified from accumulated OCI into income during the period.
Recorded in cost of goods sold.
Gain recognized in other income (expense) - net was partially offset by the related gain on the foreign currency-denominated monetary assets and liabilities 
of the company's operations. See Note 9 - Supplementary Information, for additional information.

NOTE 23 - FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

The following tables summarize the basis used to measure certain assets and liabilities at fair value on a recurring basis:

December 31, 2019

(In millions)
Assets at fair value:

Cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents1
Marketable securities
Derivatives relating to:2
Foreign currency
Total assets at fair value
Liabilities at fair value:
Long-term debt3
Derivatives relating to:2
Foreign currency

Total liabilities at fair value

Significant Other Observable
Inputs (Level 2)

$

$

$

$

1,293

5

25
1,323

119

43

162

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Significant Other Observable
Inputs (Level 2)

December 31, 2018

(In millions)
Assets at fair value:

$

Cash equivalents and restricted cash equivalents1
Marketable securities
Derivatives relating to:2
Foreign currency
Total assets at fair value
Liabilities at fair value:
Long-term debt3
Derivatives relating to:2
21
Foreign currency
6,121
Total liabilities at fair value
1.  Time deposits included in cash and cash equivalents and money market funds included in other current assets in the Consolidated Balance Sheets are held at 

72
1,298

1,221
5

6,100

$

$

$

amortized cost, which approximates fair value.

2.  See Note 22 - Financial Instruments, for the classification of derivatives in the Consolidated Balance Sheets.
3.  See Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, for information on fair value measurements of long-term debt.

For assets and liabilities classified as Level 1 measurements (measured using quoted prices in active markets), total fair value is 
either the price of the most recent trade at the time of the market close or the official close price, as defined by the exchange on 
which the asset is most actively traded on the last trading day of the period, multiplied by the number of units held without 
consideration of transaction costs.

For assets and liabilities classified as Level 2 measurements, where the security is frequently traded in less active markets, fair 
value is based on the closing price at the end of the period; where the security is less frequently traded, fair value is based on the 
price a dealer would pay for the security or similar securities, adjusted for any terms specific to that asset or liability, or by using 
observable market data points of similar, more liquid securities to imply the price. For time deposits classified as held-to-maturity 
investments and reported at amortized cost, fair value is based on an observable interest rate for similar securities. Market inputs 
are obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data and subjected to tolerance and quality checks. 

For derivative assets and liabilities, standard industry models are used to calculate the fair value of the various financial instruments 
based on significant observable market inputs, such as foreign exchange rates, commodity prices, swap rates and implied volatilities 
obtained from various market sources. Market inputs are obtained from well-established and recognized vendors of market data 
and subjected to tolerance/quality checks.

For all other assets and liabilities for which observable inputs are used, fair value is derived through the use of fair value models, 
such as a discounted cash flow model or other standard pricing models. See Note 22 - Financial Instruments, for further information 
on the types of instruments used by the company for risk management.

There were no transfers between Levels 1 and 2 during the years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018.

For assets classified as Level 3 measurements, the fair value is based on significant unobservable inputs including assumptions 
where there is little, if any, market activity. The fair value of the company’s interests held in trade receivable conduits is determined 
by calculating the expected amount of cash to be received using the key input of anticipated credit losses in the portfolio of 
receivables sold that have not yet been collected. Given the short-term nature of the underlying receivables, discount rate and 
prepayments are not factors in determining the fair value of the interests.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis
The following table summarizes the basis used to measure certain assets at fair value on a nonrecurring basis:

Basis of Fair Value Measurements on a Nonrecurring Basis

(In millions)

2019

Assets at fair value:

Developed technology
Other intangible assets
IPR&D

2018

Assets at fair value:

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates
IPR&D

Significant Other 
Unobservable Inputs 
(Level 3)

Total Losses

$
$
$

$
$

— $
— $
— $

51 $
450 $

(1)
(6)
(137)

(41)
(85)

During the third and fourth quarter of 2019, the company recorded impairment charges to developed technology, other intangible 
assets, and IPR&D. During the third quarter of 2018, the company recorded a goodwill impairment charge related to its agriculture 
reporting  unit  and  impairment  charges  to  other  intangible  assets  and  investment  in  nonconsolidated  affiliates.  See  Notes  7  - 
Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, and Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for further discussion of 
these fair value measurements.

NOTE 24 - GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION

Sales are attributed to geographic areas based on customer location; long-lived assets are attributed to geographic areas based on 
asset location.

Net Sales

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through December 
31, 2017

For the Period 
January 1 through 
August 31, 2017

$

$

6,255 $

6,725 $

1,091 $

674

2,740

1,288

2,889

687

2,765

1,293

2,817

13,846 $

14,287 $

133

535

428

1,603

3,790 $

4,189

390

1,287

380

648

6,894

(In millions)

United States

Canada

EMEA

Asia Pacific
Latin America1
Total

1.  Net sales for Brazil for the year ended December 31, 2019, the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 were 
$1,794 million, $1,732 million and $1,111 million, respectively.  Net sales for Brazil were less than 10 percent of consolidated net sales for the period January 
1 through August 31, 2017. 

(In millions)

United States

Canada
EMEA
Asia Pacific
Latin America
Total

$

$

2019

Net Property
2018

2017

3,069 $

3,161 $

125
566
178
608

88
546
181
568

4,546 $

4,544 $

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3,132

90
570
215
641

4,648

 
 
Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 25 - SEGMENT INFORMATION

In connection with the Internal Reorganizations and the Corteva Distribution, the company realigned its reporting structure and 
changed the manner in which the chief operating decision maker (“CODM”) allocates resources and assesses performance.  As a 
result, new operating segments were created, seed and crop protection. The segment reporting changes were retrospectively applied 
to all periods presented, with the exception of the Successor and Predecessor periods of 2017 (see below for further discussion). 

Segment operating EBITDA is the primary measure of segment profitability used by Corteva’s CODM.  For all periods presented 
below, segment operating EBITDA is calculated on a pro forma basis, as this is the manner in which the CODM assesses performance 
and allocates resources. The company defines segment operating EBITDA as earnings (i.e., income from continuing operations 
before income taxes) before interest, depreciation, amortization, corporate expenses, non-operating costs-net and foreign exchange 
gains (losses), excluding the impact of significant items (including goodwill impairment charges).  Non-operating costs-net consists 
of  non-operating  pension  and  other  post-employment  benefit  (OPEB)  costs,  tax  indemnification  adjustments,  environmental 
remediation and legal costs associated with legacy EID businesses and sites.  Tax indemnification adjustments relate to changes 
in indemnification balances, as a result of the application of the terms of the Tax Matters Agreement, between Corteva and Dow 
and/or DuPont that are recorded by the company as pre-tax income or expense. 

Pro forma adjustments used in the calculation of pro forma segment operating EBITDA were determined in accordance with 
Article 11 of Regulation S-X.  These adjustments give effect to the Merger, the debt retirement transactions related to paying off 
or retiring portions of EID’s existing debt liabilities (as discussed in Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and 
Available  Credit  Facilities,  to  the  Consolidated  Financial  Statements),  and  the  separation  and  distribution  to  DowDuPont 
stockholders of all the outstanding shares of Corteva common stock as if they had been consummated on January 1, 2016.

Corporate Profile
The company conducts its global operations through the following reportable segments:

Seed
The company’s seed segment is a global leader in developing and supplying advanced germplasm and traits that produce optimum 
yield for farms around the world.  The segment is a leader in many of the company’s key seed markets, including North America 
corn and soybeans, Europe corn and sunflower, as well as Brazil, India, South Africa and Argentina corn.  The segment offers trait 
technologies that improve resistance to weather, disease, insects and weeds, and trait technologies that enhance food and nutritional 
characteristics, and also provides digital solutions that assist farmer decision-making with a view to optimize product selection 
and, ultimately, maximize yield and profitability.  The segment competes in a wide variety of agricultural markets.

Crop Protection
The crop protection segment serves the global agricultural input industry with products that protect against weeds, insects and 
other pests, and disease, and that improve overall crop health both above and below ground via nitrogen management and seed-
applied technologies.  The segment is a leader in global herbicides, insecticides, below-ground nitrogen stabilizers and pasture 
and range management herbicides.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(In millions)
As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2019
(Successor)
Net sales
Pro forma segment operating EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization
Segment assets1
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates
Purchases of property, plant and equipment
As of and for the Year Ended December 31, 2018
(Successor)
Net sales
Pro forma segment operating EBITDA
Depreciation and amortization
Segment assets

Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

$
$
$

$
$
$

$
$
$
$

$

$

Seed

Crop Protection

Total

7,590 $
1,040 $
628 $

25,387 $
27 $
373 $

7,842 $
1,139 $
534 $
29,286 $

102 $

263 $

6,256 $
1,066 $
372 $

13,492 $
39 $
293 $

6,445 $
1,074 $
375 $
9,346 $

36 $

250 $

13,846
2,106
1,000

38,879
66
666

14,287
2,213
909
38,632

138

513

1.  On June 1, 2019, as a result of changes in reportable segments, $3,382 million of goodwill was reallocated from the seed reportable segment to the crop protection 

reportable segment.  This change was not reflected in segment assets prior to June 1, 2019. 

As previously noted, the Predecessor period reflects the results of operations and assets and liabilities of Historical DuPont and 
excludes the DAS business.  As a result, the company's segment results for the Predecessor and Successor periods of 2017 do not 
reflect the manner in which the company's CODM assesses performance and allocates resources, therefore the company determined 
that presenting segment results for each standalone period in 2017 would not be meaningful to the reader.  Therefore, segment 
metrics are not presented for the Successor and Predecessor periods of 2017.

Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Statements

Income (loss) from continuing operations after 
income taxes to pro forma segment operating 
EBITDA1 
(In millions)

Loss from continuing operations after income
taxes

$

Benefit from income taxes on continuing
operations

Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes

Depreciation and amortization

Interest income

Interest expense
Exchange losses - net 2
Non-operating benefits - net

Goodwill impairment charge

Significant items

Pro forma adjustments
Corporate expenses

Pro forma segment operating EBITDA

$

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2018

(270) $

(46)

(316)
1,000
(59)
136

66
(129)
—

991

298
119
2,106 $

(6,775)

(31)

(6,806)
909
(86)
337

77
(211)
4,503

1,346

2,003
141
2,213

1.  Segment operating EBITDA for all periods is presented on a pro forma basis, prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X.  
2.  Excludes a $(33) million foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 associated with the devaluation of the Argentine peso and a $(50) million 
foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to adjustments to foreign currency exchange contracts as a result of U.S. tax reform, as 
they are included within significant items.  See Note 9 - Supplementary Information, for additional information.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Segment assets to total assets (in millions)

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Total segment assets
Corporate assets
Assets related to discontinued operations1
Total assets

$

$

38,879 $
3,518

—
42,397 $

38,632
4,417

65,634
108,683

1.  See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information on discontinued operations.

Other Items (in millions)
As of and For the Year Ended December 31,
2019

Depreciation and amortization
Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates
Purchase of property, plant, and equipment
As of and For the Year Ended December 31,
2018

Depreciation and amortization

Investments in nonconsolidated affiliates

Purchase of property, plant, and equipment

$
$
$

$

$

$

Segment Totals

Adjustments 1

Consolidated Totals

1,000 $
66 $
666 $

909 $

138 $

513 $

599 $
— $
497 $

1,881 $

— $

988 $

1,599
66
1,163

2,790

138

1,501

1.  See Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, for additional information.

Significant Pre-tax (Charges) Benefits Not Included in Pro Forma Segment Operating EBITDA
The years ended December 31, 2019 and 2018, respectively, included the following significant pro forma pre-tax (charges) benefits 
which are excluded from pro forma segment operating EBITDA:

(In millions)

Seed

Crop Protection

Corporate

Total

For the Year Ended December 31, 2019
Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net 1
Integration and Separation Costs 2
Loss on Divestiture 3
Amortization of Inventory Step Up 4
Loss on Early Extinguishment of Debt 5
Argentina Currency Devaluation 6
Total

$

$

(213) $
—
(24)
(67)
—

—
(304) $

(23) $
—

—

—
—

—
(23) $

14 $

(632)
—

—
(13)
(33)
(664) $

(222)
(632)
(24)
(67)
(13)
(33)
(991)

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

(In millions)

Seed

Crop Protection

Corporate

Total

For the Year Ended December 31, 2018
Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net 1
Integration Costs 2
Gain on Sale 7
Loss on Deconsolidation of Subsidiary 8
Loss on Divestiture 9
Income Tax Items 10
Total

$

$

(368) $
—
24
(53)
(2)
—
(399) $

(58) $
—
—

—
—
—
(58) $

(268) $
(571)
—

—
—
(50)
(889) $

(694)
(571)
24
(53)
(2)
(50)
(1,346)

1. 

2. 

3. 
4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 
8. 
9. 
10. 

Includes Board approved restructuring plans and asset related charges, which includes other asset impairments.  See Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset 
Related Charges - Net, for additional information.
Integration and separation costs related to post-Merger integration and Business Separation activities.  Beginning in the second quarter of 2019, this 
includes both integration and separation costs.
Includes a loss recorded in other income (expense) - net related to Historical Dow’s sale of a joint venture related to synergy actions.
Includes charges related to the amortization on the inventory that was stepped up to fair value in connection with the Merger, recognized in cost of 
goods sold.
Includes a loss related to the difference between the redemption price and the par value of the Make Whole Notes and Term Loan Facility, partially 
offset by the write-off of unamortized step-up related to the fair value step-up of EID’s debt. 
Includes a charge included in other income (expense) - net associated with remeasuring the company’s Argentine Peso net monetary assets, resulting 
from an unexpected August primary election result in Argentina.  Throughout the three months ended September 30, 2019, the Argentine Peso dropped 
approximately a third of its value against the US dollar and in September of 2019, the country’s central bank announced new restrictions on foreign 
currency transactions.  
Includes a gain recorded in other income (expense) - net related to an asset sale.
Includes a loss recorded in other income (expense) - net related to the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. 
Includes a loss recorded in other income (expense) - net related to an asset sale.
Includes a foreign exchange loss recorded in other income (expense) - net related to adjustments to foreign currency exchange contracts as a result of 
U.S. tax reform.

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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 26 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

In millions, except per share amounts
2019

Net sales
Cost of goods sold1
Restructuring and asset related charges - net2
Integration and separation costs2
(Loss) income from continuing operations after
income taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to Corteva2
(Loss) earnings per common share, continuing 
operations - basic3
(Loss) earnings per common share, continuing 
operations - diluted3
2018

Net sales
Cost of goods sold1
Restructuring and asset related charges - net2
Integration and separation costs2
Goodwill impairment charge2
(Loss) income from continuing operations after 
income taxes9
Net (loss) income attributable to Corteva2
(Loss) earnings per common share, continuing 
operations - basic3
(Loss) earnings per common share, continuing 
operations - diluted3
1. 

March 31,

June 30,

September 30,

December 31,

For the quarter ended

$

$

3,396
2,211

61
212

(184) 4
164

(0.26)

(0.26)

3,794
2,752

130

195

—

(438) 10
(107)

(0.60)

(0.60)

$

$

5,556
3,047

60
330

483 5
(608)

0.63

0.63

5,731
3,687

101

249

—

375 11

694

0.49

0.49

$

$

1,911
1,349

46
152

(527) 6,7
(494)

(0.69)

(0.69)

1,947
1,485

235

253

4,503

$

$

2,983
1,968

55
50

(42) 8
(21)

(0.06)

(0.06)

2,815
2,024

228

295

—

(5,642) 12
(5,121)

(1,070) 4,5
(531)

(7.54)

(7.54)

(1.43)

(1.43)

Includes charges of $(639) million, $(676) million, $(109) million, and $(130) million for the first quarter 2018, second quarter 2018, third quarter 2018, 
and fourth quarter 2018, respectively, and $(205) million, $(52) million, and $(15) million for the first quarter 2019, second quarter 2019, and third quarter 
2019, respectively, related to the amortization of inventory step-up as a result of the Merger.  
See Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Polices, Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net, Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, 
and Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets, for additional information related to integration and separation costs, restructuring and asset related 
charges - net, discontinued operations, and goodwill impairment charge, respectively.
Earnings per share for the year may not equal the sum of quarterly earnings per share due to rounding and the changes in average share calculations.
First quarter 2019 includes a $(24) million loss recorded in other income (expense) - net related to Historical Dow’s sale of a joint venture related to synergy 
actions.  Fourth quarter 2018 includes a $(53) million loss recorded in other income (expense) - net related to the deconsolidation of a subsidiary.
Includes a loss on early extinguishment of debt of $(13) million in the second quarter of 2019 and $(81) million in the fourth quarter 2018 related to the 
retirement of some of the company's debt.  See Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities, for additional information.
Third quarter 2019 includes a $(33) million charge included in other income (expense) - net associated with remeasuring the company’s Argentine Peso net 
monetary assets, resulting from an unexpected August primary election result in Argentina. 
Third quarter 2019 includes a tax benefit of $38 million related to Swiss Tax Reform. See Note 10 - Income Taxes, for additional information. 
Fourth quarter 2019 includes a tax benefit of $34 million related to the impact of the release of a tax valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred 
tax asset position of a Switzerland legal entity.  See Note 10 - Income Taxes, for additional information. 
Includes tax (charges) benefits of $(64) million, $(7) million, $16 million, and $(274) million in the first quarter 2018, second quarter 2018, third quarter 
2018, and fourth quarter 2018, respectively, related to The Act.  See Note 10 - Income Taxes, for additional information. 

2. 

3. 
4. 

5. 

6. 

7. 
8. 

9. 

10.  First quarter 2018 includes a $(50) million foreign exchange loss related to adjustments to foreign currency exchange contracts as a result of U.S. tax reform.
11.  Second quarter 2018 includes a $24 million gain recorded in other income (expense) - net related to an asset sale.
12. 

Includes a tax charge of $(75) million in the third quarter 2018 related to the establishment of a full valuation allowance against the net deferred tax asset 
position of a legal entity in Brazil, a tax charge of $(25) million related to an internal legal entity restructuring associated with the Business Separations, and 
a tax benefit of $114 million related to the company's discretionary pension contribution in 2018 which was deducted on a 2017 tax return.  See Note 10 - 
Income Taxes, for additional information.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

As discussed in Note 1, Background and Basis of Presentation, the company has recasted its financial statements for the divestiture 
of EID ECP, the divestiture of the EID Specialty Products Entities, and for the DAS common control business combination.  Below 
is a reconciliation from the amounts previously reported in the company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or annual report on 
Form 10-K to the recasted amounts reported above for the applicable periods. Prior to the Separation, the company did not report 
earnings per share information for the Successor periods as all of the company's issued and outstanding common stock was held 
by DowDuPont; as such, there is no reconciliation for those amounts below.

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2019

(In millions)

Historical EID

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other 
Adjustments1

DAS

Corteva

Net sales
Cost of goods sold
Restructuring and asset related
charges - net
Integration and separation costs
Income (loss) from continuing
operations after income taxes

Net income attributable to
Corteva

(In millions)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Restructuring and asset related
charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Loss from continuing operations
after income taxes

Net loss attributable to Corteva

(In millions)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Restructuring and asset related
charges - net

Integration and separation costs

Loss from continuing operations
after income taxes

Net loss attributable to Corteva

$
$

$
$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

6,288 $
4,235 $

55 $
405 $

89 $

85 $

(4,341) $
(2,963) $

(43) $
(193) $

(369) $

(11) $

1,449 $
939 $

49 $
— $

96 $

90 $

3,396
2,211

61
212

(184)

164

For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2018

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other 
Adjustments1

Historical EID

5,741 $

3,980 $

115 $

449 $

(351) $

(354) $

(4,350) $
(3,026) $

(9) $
(154) $

(573) $
(28) $

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2018

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other 
Adjustments1

Historical EID

6,699 $

4,847 $

97 $

255 $

(216) $

(228) $

(4,388) $
(3,003) $

(38) $
(60) $

(355) $
(1) $

DAS

Corteva

1,424 $

1,070 $

122 $

— $

(146) $
(149) $

2,815

2,024

228

295

(1,070)
(531)

DAS

Corteva

1,483 $

908 $

71 $

— $

133 $

122 $

3,794

2,752

130

195

(438)
(107)

1.  Reflects discontinued operations of EID's ECP and Specialty Products businesses and adjustments primarily related to the elimination of intercompany 

transactions between Historical EID and Dow AgroSciences for periods subsequent to the Merger, as if they were combined affiliates.

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Corteva, Inc.
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 27 - SUBSEQUENT EVENTS 

In February 2020, the company entered into a new committed receivable repurchase facility of up to $1.3 billion (the "2020 
Repurchase Facility") which expires in December 2020. Under the 2020 Repurchase Facility, Corteva may sell a portfolio of 
available and eligible outstanding customer notes receivables to participating institutions and simultaneously agree to repurchase 
at a future date. The 2020 Repurchase Facility is considered a secured borrowing with the customer notes receivables inclusive 
of those that are sold and repurchased, equal to 105 percent of the outstanding amounts borrowed utilized as collateral. Borrowings 
under the 2020 Repurchase Facility will have an interest rate of LIBOR + 0.75 percent.

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Management's Reports on Responsibility for Financial Statements and
Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management's Report on Responsibility for Financial Statements

Management is responsible for the Consolidated Financial Statements and the other financial information contained in this Annual 
Report on Form 10-K. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles 
in the United States of America ("GAAP") and are considered by management to present fairly EID's financial position, results 
of operations and cash flows. The financial statements include some amounts that are based on management's best estimates and 
judgments.  The  financial  statements  have  been  audited  by  EID's  independent  registered  public  accounting  firm, 
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.  The  purpose  of  their  audit  is  to  express  an  opinion  as  to  whether  the  Consolidated  Financial 
Statements included in this Annual Report on Form 10-K present fairly, in all material respects, EID's financial position, results 
of operations and cash flows in conformity with GAAP. Their reports are presented on the following pages.

Management's Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting

Management is responsible for establishing and maintaining an adequate system of internal control over financial reporting as 
defined in Rules 13a-15(f) and 15d-15(f) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. EID's internal control over financial reporting 
is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial 
statements for external purposes in accordance with GAAP. EID's internal control over financial reporting includes those policies 
and procedures that:

i. 

ii. 

pertain  to  the  maintenance  of  records  that,  in  reasonable  detail,  accurately  and  fairly  reflect  the  transactions  and 
dispositions of the assets of EID;

provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements 
in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and that receipts and expenditures of EID are being made 
only in accordance with authorization of management and directors of EID; and

iii. 

provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisitions, use or disposition 
of EID's assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Internal control over financial reporting has certain inherent limitations which may not prevent or detect misstatements. In addition, 
changes in conditions and business practices may cause variation in the effectiveness of internal controls.

Management assessed the effectiveness of EID's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on 
criteria set forth by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission ("COSO") in Internal Control-
Integrated Framework (2013). Based on its assessment and those criteria, management concluded that EID maintained effective 
internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019. 

EID completed the common control combination of the Dow Agrosciences (“DAS") business from DowDuPont on May 2, 2019. 
As a result, management has excluded the DAS business from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of 
December 31, 2019. The total assets of the DAS business that were excluded from the assessment represented approximately 20 
percent of EID's total assets as of December 31, 2019. Total net sales from continuing operations of the DAS business that was 
excluded from the assessment represented approximately 40 percent of EID’s total net sales from continuing operations for the 
year ended December 31, 2019.

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, an independent registered public accounting firm, has audited the effectiveness of EID's internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, as stated in their report, which is presented on the following pages.

James C. Collins, Jr.
Chief Executive Officer and Director

February 14, 2020 

Gregory R. Friedman
Executive Vice President,
Chief Financial Officer and Director

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Opinions on the Financial Statements and Internal Control over Financial Reporting

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and its subsidiaries 
(Successor)  (the  “Company”)  as  of  December  31,  2019  and  2018,  and  the  related  consolidated  statements  of  operations, 
comprehensive (loss) income, equity and cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019, and for 
the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, including the related notes and schedule of valuation and qualifying 
accounts for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2019 and for the period from September 1, 2017 through 
December 31, 2017 appearing under Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). We also have 
audited the Company's internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal 
Control - Integrated Framework (2013) issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission 
(COSO).

In our opinion, based on our audits and the report of other auditors with respect to the consolidated financial statements as of and 
for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, the consolidated 
financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Company as of December 
31, 2019 and 2018, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 
2019, and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017 in conformity with accounting principles generally 
accepted in the United States of America. Also in our opinion, the Company maintained, in all material respects, effective internal 
control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019, based on criteria established in Internal Control - Integrated Framework
(2013) issued by the COSO.

We did not audit the combined financial statements of the Dow Agricultural Sciences Business, a business under common control 
of the Company, which statements reflect total assets of $7,773 million as of December 31, 2018, and total net sales of $5,646 
million and $2,214 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from September 1, 2017 to December 31, 
2017, respectively. Those statements were audited by other auditors whose report thereon has been furnished to us, and our opinion 
expressed herein, insofar as it relates to the amounts included for Dow Agricultural Sciences Business as of December 31, 2018, 
for the year ended December 31, 2018 and for the period from September 1, 2017 through December 31, 2017, is based solely on 
the report of other auditors.

Change in Accounting Principle

As discussed in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements, the Company changed the manner in which it accounts for leases 
in 2019. 

Basis for Opinions

The Company's management is responsible for these consolidated financial statements, for maintaining effective internal control 
over financial reporting, and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the 
accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting. Our responsibility is to express opinions on 
the Company’s consolidated financial statements and on the Company's internal control over financial reporting based on our 
audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) 
and are required to be independent with respect to the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the 
applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards require that we plan and perform the 
audits to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether 
due to error or fraud, and whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects.

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Our audits of the consolidated financial statements included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement 
of the consolidated financial statements, whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. 
Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the consolidated financial 
statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, 
as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the consolidated financial statements. Our audit of internal control over financial 
reporting included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness 
exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audits 
also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audits and 
the report of other auditors provide a reasonable basis for our opinions.

As  described  in  Management’s  Report  on  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting,  management  has  excluded  the  Dow 
Agrosciences business from its assessment of internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2019 because it was an 
entity transferred to the Company through a merger of entities under common control during 2019. We have also excluded the 
Dow Agrosciences business from our audit of internal control over financial reporting. The Dow Agrosciences business is a business 
under common control whose total assets and total net sales excluded from management’s assessment and our audit of internal 
control  over  financial  reporting  represent  approximately  20  percent  and  40  percent,  respectively,  of  the  related  consolidated 
financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2019.

Definition and Limitations of Internal Control over Financial Reporting

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability 
of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted 
accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (i) pertain 
to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets 
of the company; (ii) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial 
statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are 
being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (iii) provide reasonable 
assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that 
could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because  of  its  inherent  limitations,  internal  control  over  financial  reporting  may  not  prevent  or  detect  misstatements. Also, 
projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because 
of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 14, 2020 

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1946. 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To Management of the Dow Agricultural Sciences Business

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the combined balance sheets of the Dow Agricultural Sciences Business (the “Business”) as of December 31, 
2018 and 2017, the related combined statements of income and comprehensive income, cash flows, and equity, for the year ended 
December 31, 2018 and the four month period ended December 31, 2017, and the related notes (collectively referred to as the 
"financial statements") (not presented herein). In our opinion, the financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the 
financial position of the Business as of December 31, 2018 and 2017, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for the 
year ended December 31, 2018 and the four month period ended December 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles 
generally accepted in the United States of America.

Basis for Opinion

These financial statements are the responsibility of the Business’ management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the 
Business’ financial statements based on our audits. We are a public accounting firm registered with the Public Company Accounting 
Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to the Business in accordance with 
the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and Exchange Commission and the 
PCAOB.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB and in accordance with auditing standards generally 
accepted in the United States of America. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance 
about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud. The Business is not required 
to have, nor were we engaged to perform, an audit of its internal control over financial reporting. As part of our audits, we are 
required to obtain an understanding of internal control over financial reporting but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion 
on the effectiveness of the Business’ internal control over financial reporting. Accordingly, we express no such opinion.

Our audits included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due 
to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a test basis, 
evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Our audits also included evaluating the accounting 
principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall presentation of the financial 
statements. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/Deloitte & Touche LLP

Midland, Michigan
July 12, 2019

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Stockholders and Board of Directors of E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company

Opinion on the Financial Statements

We have audited the accompanying consolidated statements of operations, comprehensive (loss) income, equity and cash flows 
of E.I. du Pont de Nemours and Company and its subsidiaries (Predecessor) (the “Company”) for the period from January 1, 2017 
through August 31, 2017, including the related notes and schedule of valuation and qualifying accounts for the period from January 
1, 2017 through August 31, 2017 appearing under Item 15 (collectively referred to as the “consolidated financial statements”). In 
our opinion, the consolidated financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the results of operations and cash flows 
of the Company for the period from January 1, 2017 through August 31, 2017, in conformity with accounting principles generally 
accepted in the United States of America. 

Basis for Opinion

These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an 
opinion on the Company’s consolidated financial statements based on our audit. We are a public accounting firm registered with 
the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States) (PCAOB) and are required to be independent with respect to 
the Company in accordance with the U.S. federal securities laws and the applicable rules and regulations of the Securities and 
Exchange Commission and the PCAOB.

We conducted our audit of these consolidated financial statements in accordance with the standards of the PCAOB. Those standards 
require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the consolidated financial statements are 
free of material misstatement, whether due to error or fraud.

Our audit included performing procedures to assess the risks of material misstatement of the consolidated financial statements, 
whether due to error or fraud, and performing procedures that respond to those risks. Such procedures included examining, on a 
test  basis,  evidence  regarding  the  amounts  and  disclosures  in  the  consolidated  financial  statements.  Our  audit  also  included 
evaluating  the  accounting  principles  used  and  significant  estimates  made  by  management,  as  well  as  evaluating  the  overall 
presentation of the consolidated financial statements. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
February 15, 2018, except for the change in the manner in which the Company accounts for net periodic pension and postretirement 
benefit costs discussed in Note 9 to the Corteva, Inc. consolidated financial statements, as to which the date is February 11, 2019, 
and except for the effects of discontinued operations discussed in Note 5 to the Corteva, Inc. consolidated financial statements, 
as to which the date is February 14, 2020

We have served as the Company’s auditor since 1946. 

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E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Consolidated Financial Statements

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(In millions, except per share amounts)

Net sales

Cost of goods sold
Other operating charges
Research and development expense
Selling, general and administrative expenses
Amortization of intangibles
Restructuring and asset related charges - net
Integration and separation costs

Goodwill Impairment

Other income (expense) - net

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

Interest expense

Loss from continuing operations before income taxes

Benefit from income taxes on continuing operations

(Loss) income from continuing operations after income
taxes

(Loss) income from discontinued operations after
income taxes

Net (loss) income

Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests

Net (loss) income attributable to E. I. du Pont de Nemours
and Company

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

13,846 $
8,575

14,287 $
9,948

3,790 $
2,915

1,147
3,065
475
222
744

—

215

13

242
(422)
(71)

(351)

(671)
(1,022)
8

1,355
3,041
391
694
992

4,503

249

81

337
(6,806)
(31)

484
920
97
270
255

—

805

—

115
(461)
(2,221)

(6,775)

1,760

1,748
(5,027)
28

(568)
1,192

7

6,894
3,409
195
591
1,969

12

—
(501)
—

254
(37)
(395)

358

1,403

1,761

20

$

(1,030) $

(5,055) $

1,185 $

1,741

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-106.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF COMPREHENSIVE (LOSS) INCOME 

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Net (loss) income
Other comprehensive (loss) income - net of tax:

Cumulative translation adjustments
Adjustments to pension benefit plans
Adjustments to other benefit plans
Derivative instruments
Total other comprehensive (loss) income

Comprehensive (loss) income

Comprehensive income attributable to noncontrolling
interests - net of tax

Comprehensive (loss) income attributable to E. I. du Pont
de Nemours and Company

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

(1,022) $

(5,027) $

1,192 $

1,761

(274)
(718)
(160)
28
(1,124)
(2,146)

(1,576)
(715)
132
(24)
(2,183)
(7,210)

8

28

(490)
125
(53)
(2)
(420)
772

7

1,042
247
10
(10)
1,289
3,050

20

$

(2,154) $

(7,238) $

765 $

3,030

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-106.

F-101

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions, except share and per share amounts)

December 31, 2019

December 31, 2018

Assets

Current assets

Cash and cash equivalents

Marketable securities

Accounts and notes receivable - net

Inventories

Other current assets

Assets of discontinued operations - current

Total current assets

Investment in nonconsolidated affiliates

Property, plant and equipment

Less: Accumulated depreciation

Net property, plant and equipment

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

Deferred income taxes

Other assets

Assets of discontinued operations - non-current

Total Assets

Current liabilities

Liabilities and Equity

Short-term borrowings and finance lease obligations

Accounts payable

Income taxes payable

Accrued and other current liabilities

Liabilities of discontinued operations - current

Total current liabilities

Long-Term Debt

Long-Term Debt - Related Party

Other Noncurrent Liabilities

Deferred income tax liabilities

Pension and other post employment benefits - noncurrent

Other noncurrent obligations

Liabilities of discontinued operations - non-current

Total noncurrent liabilities

Commitments and contingent liabilities
Stockholders’ equity

Preferred stock, without par value – cumulative; 23,000,000 shares authorized; 
     issued at December 31, 2019, December 31, 2018:

$4.50 Series – 1,673,000 shares (callable at $120)
$3.50 Series – 700,000 shares (callable at $102)

Common stock, $0.30 par value; 1,800,000,000 shares authorized; 
issued at December 31, 2019 - 200, December 31, 2018 - 100

Additional paid-in capital
Divisional equity
Accumulated deficit
Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interests
Total equity

Total Liabilities and Equity

$

1,764 $

5

5,528

5,032

1,190

—

13,519

66

7,872

3,326

4,546

10,229

11,424

287

2,326

—

42,397 $

7 $

3,702

95

4,440

—

8,244

115

4,021

920

6,377

2,192

—

13,625

169
70

—

23,958
—
(406)
(3,270)

20,521

7
20,528
42,397 $

$

$

$

2,270

5

5,260

5,310

1,038

9,089

22,972

138

7,340

2,796

4,544

10,193

12,055

304

1,932

56,545

108,683

2,154

3,798

186

4,005

3,167

13,310

5,784

—

1,480

5,677

1,795

5,484

20,220

—
—

—

—
78,259
—
(3,360)

74,899

254
75,153
108,683

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-106.

F-102

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Operating activities

Net (loss) income

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash used for operating
activities:

Depreciation and amortization

(Benefit from) provision for deferred income tax

Net periodic pension (benefit) cost

Pension contributions

Net gain on sales of property, businesses, consolidated companies,
and investments

Goodwill impairment charge

Loss on early extinguishment of debt

Restructuring and asset related charges - net

Asset related charges

Amortization of inventory step-up

Other net loss

Changes in assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquired and
divested companies:

Accounts and notes receivable

Inventories

Inventories and other operating assets

Accounts payable

Accounts payable and other operating liabilities

Other assets and liabilities

Accrued interest and income taxes

Investing activities

Capital expenditures

Proceeds from sales of property, businesses, and consolidated companies
- net of cash divested

Acquisitions of businesses - net of cash acquired

Investments in and loans to nonconsolidated affiliates

Proceeds from sale of ownership interest in nonconsolidated affiliates

Purchases of investments

Proceeds from sales and maturities of investments

Foreign currency exchange contract settlements

Other investing activities - net

Cash (used for) provided by investing activities

Financing activities

Change in short-term (less than 90 days) borrowings

Proceeds from related party long term debt

Payments on related party long term debt

Proceeds from issuance of long-term debt

Payments on long-term debt

Proceeds from exercise of stock options
Dividends paid to stockholders

F-103

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

$

(1,022) $

(5,027) $

1,192 $

1,761

749

295

(3,024)

(204)

—

—

279

481

(2,269)

(202)

(1,555)

(260)

(3,949)

(687)

300

(246)

(22)

—

(5,457)

3,977

(206)

(41)

(2,382)

1,599

(477)

(264)

(121)

(142)

1,102

13

339

272

246

(361)

74

2,790

31

(321)

(1,314)

(11)

4,503

81

803

1,628

262

(1,522)

(498)

886

(2,770)

(113)

(68)

(691)

—

—

378

1,573

106

1,576

(903)

149

642

1,106

(411)

(1,564)

1,402

(1,163)

(1,501)

(499)

249

(10)

(10)

21

(138)

160

(13)

(904)

(1,868)

4,240

(219)

1,001

(6,804)

47
(10)

69

—

(8)

9

(1,257)

2,186

(3)

(505)

400

—

—

756

(5,956)

85
(10)

2,351

3

(5)

—

(1,043)

2,938

(67)

3,678

(2,541)

3,610

—

—

499

(43)

30
(332)

—

—

2,734

(229)

235
(666)

Cash provided by (used for) operating activities

996

483

3,674

 
 
 
 
E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Consolidated Financial Statements

Cash (used for) provided by financing activities

(2,855)

(2,624)

(In millions)

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Contributions from Dow and DowDuPont

Cash transferred to DowDuPont at Internal Reorganization

Debt extinguishment costs

Other financing activities

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash, cash equivalents and restricted
cash

Change in cash classified as held for sale

(Decrease) increase in cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at beginning of period

Cash, cash equivalents and restricted cash at end of period

Supplemental cash flow information

Cash paid (received) during the period for

Interest, net of amounts capitalized

Income taxes

$

$

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2019

For the Year
Ended
December 31,
2018

For the Period
September 1
through
December 31,
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through 
August 31, 
2017

(317)

3,255

(2,053)

(79)

(48)

(2,806)

5,363

—

(378)

(78)

(88)

—

(2,851)

5,024

(244)

—

(2,890)

7,914

(1,200)

—

—

—

(20)

(3,607)

(22)

88

3,811

4,103

2,173 $

5,024 $

7,914 $

—

(52)

5,632

187

(31)

(543)

4,548

4,005

263 $

234

923 $

961

83 $

(215)

331

272

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-106.

F-104

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Consolidated Financial Statements

(In millions)

Predecessor

Preferred
Stock

Common
Stock

Additional
Paid-in
Capital

Divisional
Equity

Retained
Earnings
(Accum Deficit)

Accumulated
Other Comp
Loss

Treasury
Stock

Non-
controlling
Interests

Total
Equity

Balance at January 1, 2017

$

237 $

285 $

11,190

$

14,924 $

(9,911) $ (6,727) $

198 $ 10,196

Net income

Other comprehensive income

Common dividends ($1.14 per share)

Preferred dividends ($4.50 Series -
$3.375 per share, $3.50 Series -
$2.625 per share)

Share-based compensation

Common stock retired

Other

1,289

1,741

(991)

(7)

2

(26)

273

(1,044)

(5,657)

6,727

20

1,761

1,289

(4)

(995)

(7)

275

—

(2)

(2)

Balance at August 31, 2017

$

237 $

261 $

10,419

$

10,010 $

(8,622) $

— $

212 $ 12,517

Successor

Balance at September 1, 2017
(remeasured upon Merger)

Net income

Other comprehensive loss

Preferred dividends ($4.50 Series -
$1.125 per share, $3.50 Series -
$0.875 per share)

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Issuance of DowDuPont stock

Share-based compensation

Other

$

— $

— $

— $

80,526 $

— $

(757) $

— $

204 $ 79,973

1,185

(3)

(1,200)

30

36

(17)

(420)

7

2

1,192

(420)

(3)

(1,200)

30

36

(15)

Balance at December 31, 2017

$

— $

— $

— $

80,557 $

— $

(1,177) $

— $

213 $ 79,593

Net (loss) income

Other comprehensive loss

Preferred dividends ($4.50 Series -
$4.50 per share, $3.50 Series - $3.50
per share)

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Issuance of DowDuPont stock

Share-based compensation

Contributions from Dow and
DowDuPont

Other

(5,055)

(10)

(2,806)

85

129

5,363

(4)

(2,183)

28

(5,027)

(2,183)

(10)

(2,806)

85

129

5,363

9

13

Balance at December 31, 2018

$

— $

— $

— $

78,259 $

— $

(3,360) $

— $

254 $ 75,153

(640)

(390)

(1,124)

8

(1,022)

(1,124)

Net (loss) income

Other comprehensive loss

Preferred dividends ($4.50 Series -

$4.50 per share, $3.50 Series - $3.50
per share)

Distributions to Dow and DowDuPont

Contributions from DowDuPont

Issuance of DowDuPont stock

Issuance of Corteva stock

Share-based compensation

Impact of Internal Reorganizations

Reclassification of Divisional Equity

to Additional Paid-in Capital

Other

(2)

8

41

(2)

(317)

3,255

39

62

(56,479)

239

23,936

(24,175)

(6)

(10)

(10)

(317)

3,255

39

8

103

1,214

(231)

(55,496)

—

(61)

(24)

(406) $

(3,270) $

— $

7 $ 20,528

See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements beginning on page F-106.

F-105

Balance at December 31, 2019

$

239 $

— $

23,958 $

(25)

(2)

— $

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements

Table of Contents

Note

1
2
3
4

5

Basis of Presentation
Related Party Transactions
Income Taxes

Segment Information
Quarterly Financial Data

Page

F-107
F-108
F-108
F-110
F-111

F-106

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 1 - BASIS OF PRESENTATION

As a result of the Business Realignment and the Internal Reorganization, Corteva, Inc. owns 100% of the outstanding common 
stock of EID.  EID is a subsidiary of Corteva, Inc. and continues to be a reporting company, subject to the requirements of the 
Exchange Act.   The primary differences between Corteva, Inc. and EID are outlined below:  

•  Preferred Stock - EID has preferred stock outstanding to third parties which is accounted for as a noncontrolling interest 
at the Corteva level.  Each share of EID Preferred Stock - $4.50 Series and EID Preferred Stock - $3.50 Series issued 
and outstanding at the effective date of the Corteva Distribution remains issued and outstanding as to EID and was 
unaffected by the Corteva Distribution.

•  Related Party Loan - EID engaged in a series of debt redemptions during the second quarter of 2019 that were partially 
funded through an intercompany loan from Corteva, Inc.  This was eliminated in consolidation at the Corteva level but 
remains on EID's financial statements at the standalone level (including the associated interest expense).

•  Capital Structure - At December 31, 2019, Corteva, Inc.'s capital structure consists of 748,577,000 issued shares of 

common stock, par value $0.01 per share.   

The accompanying footnotes relate to EID only, and not to Corteva, Inc., and are presented to show differences between EID and 
Corteva, Inc.  For the footnotes listed below, refer to the footnotes from the Corteva 10-K:

•  Note 1 - Background and Basis of Presentation - refer to page F-16 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 2 - Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - refer to page F-18 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial 

Statements

•  Note 3 - Recent Accounting Guidance - refer to page F-24 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note  4  -  Common  Control  Business  Combination  -  refer  to  page  F-26  of  the  Corteva,  Inc.  Consolidated  Financial 

Statements

•  Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions - refer to page F-28 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 6 - Revenue - refer to page F-35 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 7 - Restructuring and Asset Related Charges - Net - refer to page F-38 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial 

Statements

•  Note 8 - Related Parties - Differences exist between Corteva, Inc. and EID; refer to EID Note 2 - Related Party Transactions, 

below

•  Note 9 - Supplementary Information - refer to page F-41 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 10 - Income Taxes - Differences exist between Corteva, Inc. and EID; refer to EID Note 3 - Income Taxes, below
•  Note 11 - Earnings Per Share - N/A for EID
•  Note 12 - Accounts and Notes Receivable - Net - refer to page F-49 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 13 - Inventories - refer to page F-50 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 14 - Property, Plant and Equipment - refer to page F-50 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 15 - Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets - refer to page F-51 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 16 - Leases - refer to page F-54 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 17 - Short-Term Borrowings, Long-Term Debt and Available Credit Facilities - refer to page F-56 of the Corteva, 
Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements.  In addition, EID has a related party loan payable to Corteva, Inc.; refer to EID 
Note 2 - Related Party Transactions, below

•  Note 18 - Commitments and Contingent Liabilities - refer to page F-59 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial 

Statements

•  Note 19 - Stockholders' Equity - refer to page F-64 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 20 - Pension Plans and Other Post Employment Benefits - refer to page F-67 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated 

Financial Statements

•  Note 21 - Stock-Based Compensation - refer to page F-77 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 22 - Financial Instruments - refer to page F-82 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 23 - Fair Value Measurements - refer to page F-85 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note 24 - Geographic Information - refer to page F-87 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements
•  Note  25  -  Segment  Information  -  Differences  exist  between  Corteva,  Inc.  and  EID;  refer  to  EID  Note  4  -  Segment 

Information, below

•  Note 26 - Quarterly Information - Differences exist between Corteva, Inc. and EID; refer to EID Note 5 - Quarterly 

Information, below

•  Note 27 - Subsequent Events - Refers to page F-94 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements

F-107

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 2 - RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Refer to page F-40 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of related party transactions with Historical 
Dow and DowDuPont.

Transactions with Corteva
In the second quarter of 2019, EID entered into a related party revolving loan from Corteva, Inc., with a maturity date in 2024.  
As of December 31, 2019, the outstanding related party loan balance was $4,021 million (which approximates fair value) with an 
interest rate of 3.27%, and is reflected as long-term debt - related party on EID's Consolidated Balance Sheet.  Additionally, EID 
has incurred tax deductible interest expense of $106 million for the year ended December 31, 2019 associated with the related 
party loan to Corteva, Inc. 

As of December 31, 2019, EID had payables to Corteva, Inc., the parent company, of $119 million and $154 million included in 
accrued and other current liabilities and other noncurrent obligations, respectively, in the Consolidated Balance Sheet related to 
Corteva's indemnification liabilities to Dow and DuPont per the Separation Agreements (refer to page F-28 of the Corteva, Inc. 
Consolidated Financial Statements for further details of the Separation Agreements).

NOTE 3 - INCOME TAXES

Refer to page F-43 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of tax items that do not differ between 
Corteva, Inc. and EID.

Geographic Allocation of (Loss) Income and
Provision for (Benefit from) Income Taxes

(In millions)

(Loss) Income from continuing operations before
income taxes
Domestic
Foreign

Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes
Current tax expense (benefit)

Federal
State and local
Foreign

Total current tax expense (benefit)
Deferred tax (benefit) expense

Federal
State and local
Foreign

Total deferred tax (benefit) expense

Benefit from income taxes on continuing
operations
Net (loss) income from continuing operations

Successor

Predecessor

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2019

For the Year 
Ended December 
31, 2018

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

(961) $
500

(461) $

8 $
11
287
306 $

(2,373) $
3
(157)
(2,527) $

(2,221)
1,760 $

(519)
482

(37)

(581)
(117)
81
(617)

188
79
(45)
222

(395)
358

$

$

$

$

$

$

$

(1,458) $
1,036

(5,040) $
(1,766)

(422) $

(6,806) $

(112) $
(32)
446
302 $

(124) $
(39)
(170)
(333) $

(31)
(6,775) $

(11) $
1
317
307 $

(417) $
156
(117)
(378) $

(71)
(351) $

F-108

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

Reconciliation to U.S. Statutory Rate

Successor

Statutory U.S. federal income tax rate
Equity earning effect
Effective tax rates on international operations - 
net 1
Acquisitions, divestitures and ownership 
restructuring activities 2, 3, 4
U.S. research and development credit
Exchange gains/losses 5
SAB 118 Impact of Enactment of U.S. Tax 
Reform6
Impact of Swiss Tax Reform7
Excess tax benefits (tax deficiency) from stock
compensation

Tax settlements and expiration of statute of 
limitations8
Goodwill impairment 9
Other - net

Effective tax rate

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2019

For the Year 
Ended 
December 31, 
2018

21.0%
0.1

(13.8)

(8.0)
5.2
(1.3)

—
8.9

(0.5)

2.9

—

2.3

16.8%

21.0%
0.1

0.4

(2.3)
0.1
(1.3)

(3.0)
—

0.1

(0.1)
(15.2)
0.7

0.5%

For the Period 
September 1 
through 
December 31, 
2017

Predecessor

For the Period 
January 1 
through August 
31, 2017

35.0%
1.9

24.3

63.0
1.4
(8.8)

371.2
—

1.0

—

—
(7.2)
481.8%

35.0%
(2.7)

244.9

(64.7)
24.4
650.1

—
—

38.3

146.4

—
(4.1)
1,067.6%

1. 

2. 

3. 
4. 

5. 

Includes the effects of local and U.S. taxes related to earnings of non-U.S. subsidiaries, changes in the amount of unrecognized tax benefits associated with 
these earnings, losses at non-U.S. subsidiaries without local tax benefits due to valuation allowances, and other permanent differences between tax and U.S. 
GAAP results.
See Notes 4 - Common Control Business Combination, and Note 5 - Divestitures and Other Transactions, of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial 
Statements for additional information.
Includes a net tax charge of $50 million related to repatriation activities to facilitate the Business Separations for the year ended December 31, 2018.
Includes a net tax charge of $25 million and a net tax benefit of $261 million for the year ended December 31, 2018 and the period September 1 through 
December 31, 2017, respectively, related to an internal legal entity restructuring associated with the Business Separations. 
Principally reflects the impact of foreign exchange gains and losses on net monetary assets for which no corresponding tax impact is realized. Further 
information about the company's foreign currency hedging program is included in Note 9 - Supplementary Information, and Note 22 - Financial Instruments, 
of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements under the heading Foreign Currency Risk.

6.  Reflects a net tax benefit of $2,067 million and a net tax charge of $164 million associated with the company's completion of the accounting for the tax 

effects of The Act for the period September 1 through December 31, 2017 and the year ended December 31, 2018, respectively.

7.  Reflects tax benefits of $38 million associated with the enactment of the Federal Act on Tax Reform and AHV Financing ("Swiss Tax Reform").
8. 

The period January 1 through August 31, 2017 includes a tax benefit of $46 million related to changes in accruals for certain prior year tax positions and the 
tax effect of the associated accrued interest reversals.

9.  Reflects the impact of the non-tax-deductible, non-cash impairment charge for the agriculture reporting unit and corresponding $75 million tax charge 
associated with a valuation allowance recorded against the net deferred tax asset position of a legal entity in Brazil for the year ended December 31, 2018.

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E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 4 - SEGMENT INFORMATION 

There are no differences in reporting structure or segments between Corteva, Inc. and EID.  In addition, there are no differences 
between Corteva, Inc. and EID segment net sales, segment operating EBITDA or pro forma segment operating EBITDA, segment 
assets, or significant items by segment; refer to page F-88 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements for background 
information on the segments as well as further details regarding segment metrics.  The tables below reconcile segment pro forma 
operating EBITDA to income from continuing operations after income taxes as differences exist between Corteva, Inc. and EID.

Reconciliation to Consolidated Financial Statements

Loss from continuing operations after income 
taxes to pro forma segment operating 
EBITDA1 
(In millions)

Loss from continuing operations after income
taxes
Benefit from income taxes on continuing
operations
Loss from continuing operations before income
taxes

Depreciation and amortization

Interest income

Interest expense
Exchange losses - net 2
Non-operating benefits - net

Goodwill impairment charge

Significant items

Pro forma adjustments

Corporate expenses

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2019

For the Year Ended 
December 31, 2018

$

(351) $

(71)

(422)
1,000
(59)
242

66
(129)
—

991

298

119

Pro forma segment operating EBITDA

$

2,106 $

(6,775)

(31)

(6,806)
909
(86)
337

77
(211)
4,503

1,346

2,003

141

2,213

1.  Segment operating EBITDA for all periods is presented on a pro forma basis, prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X.  
2.  Excludes a $(33) million foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2019 associated with the devaluation of the Argentine peso and a $(50) million 
foreign exchange loss for the year ended December 31, 2018 related to adjustments to foreign currency exchange contracts as a result of U.S. tax reform, as 
they are included within significant items.  See Note 9 - Supplementary Information, of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements for additional 
information.

As a result of the common control combination with DAS and the push-down accounting reflecting the fair value of EID's assets 
and liabilities at The Merger Effectiveness Time, the company has concluded it is impracticable to separately report segment 
results for the Successor 2017 and Predecessor 2017 periods. 

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E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Statements (continued)

NOTE 5 - QUARTERLY FINANCIAL DATA (UNAUDITED)

The only difference between Corteva, Inc. and EID for Q1 2019 and prior quarters is the treatment of the preferred shares, which 
are treated as noncontrolling interests at the Corteva, Inc. level.  For quarters subsequent to Q1 2019, in addition to the treatment 
of the preferred shares, there are differences in interest expense, (loss) income from continuing operations after income taxes, net 
and net (loss) income attributable to EID, as a result of the interest expense (and associated tax benefit) on the related party loan 
between Corteva, Inc. and EID. Refer to page F-92 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements for discussion of 
quarterly information that does not differ between Corteva, Inc. and EID.  The tables below represent the quarterly information 
for EID for which there are differences from Corteva, Inc.  Refer to page F-92 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements 
for discussion of significant items by quarter.

In millions (unaudited)
2019

(Loss) income from continuing operations after
income taxes
Net income (loss) attributable to EID
2018

Net (loss) income attributable to EID

March 31,

June 30,

September 30,

December 31,

For the quarter ended

$
$

$

(184)
166

(105)

$
$

$

460
(626)

697

$
$

$

(557)
(524)

(5,119)

$
$

$

(70)
(46)

(528)

As discussed in Note 1, Background and Basis of Presentation, of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated Financial Statements, the company 
has recasted its financial statements for the divestiture of EID ECP, the divestiture of the EID Specialty Products Entities, and for 
the DAS common control business combination.  Below is a reconciliation from the amounts previously reported in the company's 
quarterly reports on Form 10-Q or annual report on Form 10-K to the recasted amounts reported above for the applicable periods 
for those items for which differences exist between Corteva, Inc. and EID.  Refer to page F-93 of the Corteva, Inc. Consolidated 
Financial Statements for reconciliations for those line items that do not differ between Corteva, Inc. and EID.   

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2019

(In millions)

Historical EID

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other 
Adjustments1

DAS

EID

Income (loss) from continuing operations after
income taxes

Net income attributable to EID

$

$

89 $

85 $

(369) $
(9) $

96 $

90 $

(184)
166

(In millions)

For the Quarter Ended December 31, 2018
Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other 
Adjustments1

Historical EID

DAS

EID

Net loss attributable to EID

$

(354) $

(25) $

(149) $

(528)

For the Quarter Ended March 31, 2018

(In millions)

Historical EID

Discontinued 
Operations and 
Other 
Adjustments1

DAS

EID

Net loss attributable to EID

$

(228) $

1 $

122 $

(105)

1.  Reflects discontinued operations of EID's ECP and Specialty Products businesses and adjustments primarily related to the elimination of intercompany 

transactions between Historical EID and Dow AgroSciences for periods subsequent to the Merger, as if they were combined affiliates.

ITEM 16.  FORM 10-K SUMMARY

Not applicable.

F-111

APPENDIX

Corteva Segment Information - Price, Volume, Currency Analysis

Region

Year Ended December 31, 2019 vs. Year Ended 
December 31, 2018

Net Sales Change
(GAAP)

Organic Change1 
(Non-GAAP)

$ (millions)

 (483)

 (25)

 (5)

72 

 42 

%

-7%

-1%

—%

3%

1%

$ (millions)

$

(448)

 189 

 43 

 208 

 440 

%

-6%

7%

3%

8%

7%

 $

 (441)

-3%

$

(8)

—%

Percent Change Due To:

Local Price &
Product Mix

Volume Currency

Portfolio
/ Other

-2%

2%

2%

4%

3%

—%

-4%

5%

1%

4%

4%

—%

-1%

-8%

-3%

-5%

-6%

-3%%

—%

—%

—%%

——%

—%

—%

North America

 $

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Rest of World

Total

Seed

Net Sales Change
(GAAP)

Organic Change1
(Non-GAAP)

$ (millions)

North America

 $

EMEA

Asia Pacific

Latin America

Rest of World

(250)

 (30)

 — 

 28 

 (2)

%

-5%

-2%

—%

3%

—%

$ (millions)

%

$

(237)

-5%

 85 

 14 

 82 

 181 

6%

4%

7%

6%6%

Total

 $

(252)

-3%

$

(56)

-1%

Percent ChChange Due To:

Local Price &
Product Mix

Volume Currency

Portfolio
/ Other

-2%

1%

2%

8%

4%

—%

-3%

5%

2%

-1%

2%

-1%

—%

-8%

-4%

-4%

-6%

-2%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

—%

Crop Protection

Net Sales Change
(GAAP)

Organic Change1
(Non-GAAP)

$ (millions)

%

$ (millions)

N
North America

 $

 (233)3)

-10%

$

EMEA
EA

Asia Paci

cific

Latin America
ica

Rest of World

 5

 (5)

 44 

 44 

—%

-1%

3%

1%

Total

$$$

(189)

-3%

$

(211)

 104 

 29 

 126

 259

48

%

-9%

7%

3%

8%

7%

1%

Percent Change Due To:

Local Price &
Product Mix

Volume Curren

ency

Portfolio
/ Other

-3%

2%

3%

1%

2%

—%
%

-6%

5%
%

—
—%

7%

5%

1%

—%

-7%

-3%

-5%

-5%

-3%

-1%

—%

-1%

—%

-1%

-1%

1. Organic sales is defined as p

s price and volume, excluding currency and portfolio impacts.

 Corteva Non-GAAP Calculation of Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (ROIC)

Adjusted Invested Capital (in millions)

March 31,
2019

June 30,
2019

September 30, 
2019

December 31, 
2019

Trailing Twelve 
Months

Pro Fo

Forma

As Reported

As Reported

As Reported

Pro Forma

Goodwill

$$ 10,203 

$

10,249 

$

10,168 

$

10,229 

$

10,212 

Other intangible assets

 11,961 

 11,832 

 11,667 

 11,424 

 11,721 

Total goodwill and other intangible 
assets (existing as of Separation)

Short-term borrowings and fi
lease obligations

d finance  

Long-term debt

Total Debt

Total Equity1

Total Debt pl

plus Equity

 22,164 

 22,081 

 21,835 

 21,653 

 21,933

$

2,716 

$

2,058 

$

3,604 

$

7 

$

2,096 

 183 

2,899 

25,145 

28,044 

 117 

 2,175 

26,067 

28,242 

 116 

 3,720 

25,261

28,981

 115 

 122 

 24,555 

 24,677 

 133

 2,229 

 25,257

 27,486

Debt plus Equity, less goodwill and

Total De
other
her intangible assets (existing as of 
Se
Separation) (“Adjusted Invested Capital”)

Adjusted NOPAT 2

Adjusted Invested Capital

Adjusted Return on Invested Capital 3

$

$

$

5,880 

$

6,161 

$

7,146 

$

3,024 

$

5,553

1,099

5,553

19.8%

1. The company has revised the balance of additional paid in capital as of 6/30/2019 in the amount of $76 million to reflect the removal of an asset 
related to the Separation.

2. Adjusted NOPAT is defined as net income from continuing operations attributable to Corteva excluding the after-tax impact of significant
items (including goodwill impairment charges), the after-tax impact of non-operating benefits, net, the after-tax impact of amortization expense
associated with intangible assets existing as of Separation, the after-tax impact of interest income and the after-tax impact of interest expense.

3. Adjusted Return on Invested Capital (“ROIC”) is defined as Adjusted NOPAT divided by debt plus equity excluding goodwill and intangibles (existing
as of Separation).

For additional reconciliations of non-GAAP measures, see pages 58-60 of Corteva’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
 
APPENDIX

Corteva Non-GAAP Calculation of Operating Earnings

In (millions)

Year Ended December 31, 2019

Pro Forma

Net income (loss) from continuing operations attributable to Corteva (GAAP)

$

Less: Non-operating benefits - net, after tax

Less: Amortization of intangibles (existing as of Separation), after tax

Less: Goodwill impairment charge, after tax

Less: Significant items charge, after tax

Operating Earnings (Non-GAAP) 1

Less: Interest Expense, pre-tax

Less: Interest Income, pre-tax

Less: Benefit from income taxes on interest income and expense, net

Adjusted NOPAT (Non-GAAP) 2

$

$

13

 100

 (376)

 -

 (784)

1,073073 

 (91)

 59 

 6 

1,099 

1. Operating earnings is defined as net income from continuing operations attributable to Corteva excluding the aftefter-tax impact of significant  
items (including goodwill impairment charges), non-operating benefits - net, and amortization of intangible assetsets (existing as of Separation). Although 
amortization of intangible assets (existing as of Separation) is excluded from these non-GAAP measures, managnagement believes it is important for
investors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangigible assets that relate to past acquisitions
will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions mamay result in amortization of additional
intangible assets.

2. Adjusted NOPAT is defined as operating earnings excluding interest expense, interest income, andand the income tax effects of interest expense and 
interest income.

e first quarter of 2019 and prior has been included in these webcharts. These r

der to provide the most meaningful comparison of results of operations, supple

Corteva Ua Unaudited Pro Forma Information
In order to provide the most meaningful comparison of results of operations, supplemental unaudited pro forma financial information for 
the first quarter of 2019 and prior has been included in these webcharts. These reconciliations present the pro forma results of Corteva, 
Inc. ("Corteva" or the "Company"), after giving effect to events that are (1) directly attributable to the merger of DuPont and Dow, debt 
Inc. ("Corteva" or the "Company"), after giving effect to events that are (1) direc
retirement transactions related to paying off or retiring portions of EID's exis
to DowDuPont stockholders of all the outstanding shares of Corteva com
the pro forma statements of operations, expected to have a continuin
10 registration statement filed on May 6, 2019, which can be found o
on the above transactions. The pro forma financial statements we
presented for informational purposes only, and do not purport 
above actually occurred on the dates indicated, nor do they
any future date. Refer to Corteva's 8-K filed on August 1, 2
more information on the Article 11 pro forma financial st

xisting debt liabilities, and the separation and distribution 
ommon stock; (2) factually supportable and (3) with respect to 
uing impact on the consolidated results. Refer to Corteva’s Form 
 on the investors section of the Corteva website, for further details 
were prepared in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X, and are 

rt to represent what the results of operations would have been had the 
hey purport to project the results of operations for any future period or as of 
, 2019, which can be found on the investors section of the Corteva website, for 

statements. 

Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This presentation includes information that do
include pro forma organic sales, operating e
believes that these non-GAAP measures 
more relevant and meaningful informat
and a more useful comparison of ye
and should not be viewed as an a
consistent with similar measure
provided in this document. F
measure prepared and pre
can be found on the inv

does not conform to U.S. GAAP and are considered non-GAAP measures. These measures 
g earnings, adjusted NOPAT, and adjusted return on invested capital (""ROIC""). Management 
es best reflect the ongoing performance of the Company during the periods presented and provide 

mation to investors as they provide insight with respect to ongoing operating results of the Company 

year over year results. These non-GAAP measures supplement the Company's U.S. GAAP disclosures 
n alternative to U.S. GAAP measures of performance. Furthermore, such non-GAAP measures may not be 
res provided or used by other companies. Reconciliations for these non-GAAP measures to U.S. GAAP are 
. For periods prior to Q2 2019, these non-GAAP measures are being reconciled to a pro forma GAAP financial 
presented in accordance with Article 11 of Regulation S-X. Refer to Corteva's 8-K filed on August 1, 2019, which 

nvestors section of the Corteva website, for more information on the Article 11 pro forma financial statements.

s defined as price and volume, excluding currency and portfolio impacts. Operating earnings is defined as net income  
ing operations attributable to Corteva excluding the after-tax impact of significant items (including goodwill impairment  

non-operating benefits - net, and amortization of intangible assets (existing as of Separation). Although amortization  
gible assets (existing as of Separation) is excluded from these non-GAAP measures, management believes it is important  

Organic sales is d
from continuing
charges), no
of intangib
for inve
relat
may result in amortization of additional intangible assets. Adjusted NOPAT is defined as operating earnings excluding interest  
ma
expense, interest income, and the income tax effects of interest expense and interest income. Adjusted ROIC is defined as Adjusted  
NOPAT divided by debt plus equity excluding goodwill and intangibles (existing as of Separation).

vestors to understand that such intangible assets contribute to revenue generation. Amortization of intangible assets that  
ate to past acquisitions will recur in future periods until such intangible assets have been fully amortized. Any future acquisitions  

 
 
 
 
 
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