DuPont completes board appointments for planned electronics spinoff

WILMINGTON, Del. - DuPont (NYSE:DD), a $29.36 billion chemical and materials giant with a GOOD financial health score according to InvestingPro, announced Wednesday the appointment of Mark A. Blinn as chairman and Dr. Yi Hyon Paik as director for the board of Qnity Electronics, Inc., the planned independent public company to be created from DuPont’s electronics business spinoff.

Blinn, former CEO of Flowserve Corporation, currently serves on the boards of Texas Instruments, Emerson Electric Co., and Globe Life Inc. He will assume the chairman role upon completion of the spinoff. DuPont, which generates annual revenue of $12.52 billion and maintains a steady 2.34% dividend yield, has demonstrated strong dividend consistency, maintaining payments for 55 consecutive years.

Dr. Paik brings over 20 years of semiconductor and electronics materials experience, having previously served as president and chief strategy officer of Samsung SDI and in leadership positions at Samsung Cheil Industries, Dow Chemical, and Rohm & Haas.

"Both bring a depth of executive experience and industry knowledge of the semiconductor sector that complements the diverse set of skills we’ve assembled," said Alexander M. Cutler, DuPont’s Lead Independent Director, in the press release.

The complete Qnity board will consist of ten directors, including Jon Kemp, current president of DuPont’s Electronics business, who will serve as Qnity CEO following the separation.

DuPont is targeting November 1, 2025, for completion of the electronics business spinoff, which was initially announced on January 15, 2025. The separation will not require shareholder approval but remains subject to final board approval, regulatory clearances, and other customary conditions.

The company stated that the spinoff is intended to create a pure-play electronics company. According to the press release, the transaction is contingent upon satisfaction of various conditions including receipt of tax opinion from counsel and completion of Form 10 registration with the SEC. For deeper insights into DuPont’s strategic moves and comprehensive financial analysis, investors can access detailed Pro Research Reports available on InvestingPro, which covers over 1,400 top US stocks with expert analysis and actionable intelligence.

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