Dow Chemical

2006 Highlights
Financial Highlights 2006 2005
Net Sales (dollars in millions) $49,124 $46,307
Net Income (dollars in millions) 3,724 4,515
Earnings per Share–Diluted (in dollars) 3.82 4.62
Dividends Declared per Share (in dollars) 1.50 1.34
Debt to Capital Ratio 34% 39%
Net Sales
(dollars in millions)
27,609
32,632
40,161
46,307
49,124
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(338)
Net Income (Loss)
(dollars in millions)
1,730
2,797
4,515
3,724
03 04 05 06
2006 Sales by Operating Segment (dollars in millions)
Performance Portfolio
Performance Plastics $13,944
Performance Chemicals $7,867
Agricultural Sciences $3,399
Unallocated and Other $316
2006 Sales by Geographic Area (dollars in millions)
United States $18,172
Europe* $17,846
Rest of World $13,106
*Includes Middle East and Africa
Earnings (Loss)
per Share–Diluted
(dollars)
The forward-looking statements contained in this document involve risks and uncertainties that may affect the Company’s operations, markets,
products, services, prices and other factors as discussed more fully elsewhere and in filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, economic, competitive, legal, governmental and technological factors. Accordingly,
there is no assurance that the Company’s expectations will be realized. The Company assumes no obligation to provide revisions to any forwardlooking
statements should circumstances change, except as otherwise required by securities and other applicable laws. References to “Dow” or
the “Company” mean The Dow Chemical Company and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise expressly noted.
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(0.37)
1.87
2.93
Basics Portfolio
4.62
3.82
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Basic Plastics $11,833
Basic Chemicals $5,560
Hydrocarbons and Energy $6,205
Dividends Declared
per Share
(dollars)
1.34
1.34
1.34
1.34
1.50
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