SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 5(D) OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported) April 23, 2002

E. I. du Pont de Nemours and Company
(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Its Charter)

1007 Market Street
Wilmington, Delaware 19898
(Address of principal executive offices)

Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (302) 774-1000

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Item 5. Other Events

          The Registrant Files, pursuant to Regulation FD, its earnings news release dated April 23, 2002, entitled "DuPont Reports First Quarter 2002 Earnings," a copy of which is below. This earnings news release is also filed in connection with Debt and/or Equity Securities that may be offered on a delayed or continuous basis under Registration Statements on Form S-3 (No. 33-53327, No. 33-61339, No. 33-60069 and No. 333-86363).

($ per share diluted)

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        "It is clear that the actions we took last year are beginning to pay off. We have removed costs from our company, focused on businesses where we can win, and increased our competitiveness in a way that is real and sustainable," said Charles O. Holliday, Jr., DuPont chairman and chief executive officer. "During the first quarter, we also embarked on the next major step to increase shareholder value. We are aggressively targeting growth by aligning our businesses in five market- and technology-based platforms, while creating a Textiles and Interiors subsidiary that will be separated from the company by year-end 2003. Our leadership and employees are focused and determined to meet these goals."

          For the quarter, consolidated sales totaled $6.1 billion compared to $6.9 billion in 2001. Segment sales, including transfers and a pro rata share of sales by equity affiliates, were $6.8 billion, down 11 percent from $7.6 billion in 2001. Net income before one-time items was $552 million versus $567 million in 2001, resulting in earnings per share of $.55 compared to $.54 last year. Average outstanding shares decreased 4 percent. Underlying earnings reflect higher Agriculture & Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals segment results offset by reduced earnings across the company's other segments. Excluding Agriculture & Nutrition and Pharmaceuticals, results versus prior year principally reflect lower local selling prices, a stronger U.S. dollar and weaker volumes, partly offset by lower raw material costs. Improved Agriculture & Nutrition results reflect in part a benefit from the absence of goodwill amortization as the result of new accounting rules adopted in 2002.

          Net income including one-time items was $479 million, compared to $495 million in the first quarter of 2001, resulting in earnings per share of $.48 compared to $.47 last year. One-time items are described in the notes to the accompanying financial statements and are summarized in the table below:

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          Regional segment sales and related variances for the first quarter 2002 compared with the first quarter 2001 are summarized below:

• Sales volume declined 2 percent worldwide and in the three major regions. Higher volumes in the Agriculture & Nutrition, Coatings & Color Technologies, and Performance Materials segments partly offset lower volumes in the other segments.

• Local prices were down 4 percent worldwide and 4 to 5 percent in the three major regions. Currency impact reduced sales by an additional 4 percent in regions outside of the United States.

          Summarized below are comments on individual segment results excluding one-time items for the first quarter 2002 compared to first quarter 2001:

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• Agriculture & Nutrition - Sales increased 4 percent and ATOI increased 27 percent primarily reflecting higher sales of crop production and food ingredient products worldwide together with lower fixed costs. Eleven percentage points of the 27 percent improvement in ATOI resulted from the required adoption of SFAS 142 that eliminated the amortization of goodwill and indefinite-lived intangibles.

• Coatings & Color Technologies - Sales decreased 6 percent principally reflecting lower prices in OEM coatings and white pigment products. ATOI was down $55 million reflecting lower sales.

• Electronic & Communication Technologies - Sales and ATOI decreased 26 percent and 61 percent, respectively. Most of this segment's major markets remain below last year's levels, particularly the electronics and wire and cable industries that continue to be depressed. Despite lower costs, after-tax margins have been squeezed by lower prices and significantly lower volume.

• Performance Materials - ATOI declined 11 percent on 5 percent lower sales as lower selling prices more than offset the benefits of lower raw material costs. Sales volumes of nylon resins and packaging polymers were up reflecting stronger demand in both the motor vehicle and packaging markets.

• Pharmaceuticals - ATOI was $51 million versus a first quarter 2001 loss of $64 million. Last year's first quarter reflects operating losses from DuPont Pharmaceuticals, which was divested October 1, 2001.

• Safety & Protection - Sales decreased 14 percent and ATOI declined 22 percent. Lower sales principally reflected lower volumes for industrial chemicals. Sales volumes were down moderately for TyvekÒ and solid surface products, with more significant declines in aramid products.

• Textiles & Interiors - Sales declined 15 percent and ATOI 55 percent, as lower selling prices more than offset lower raw material costs. Significant volume gains in nylon flooring and spandex products were more than offset by lower prices. Other apparel fiber prices and volumes were both down significantly, reflecting continued sector weakness, particularly in the United States.

          DuPont expects business conditions in the United States and possibly in Europe to continue to improve, bringing sequential volume increases in the second quarter to most of its businesses. The company has not changed its view that a significant period of demand growth is needed to absorb capacity before pricing strengthens in the manufacturing sector.

          Therefore, the company expects sequential volume momentum and year-over-year lower raw materials costs to benefit results. These positives will likely be mitigated by a continued strong dollar and difficult price environment.

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          Taking all of these factors into account, the company anticipates second quarter underlying earnings per share to show double-digit improvement versus the prior year and to be about equal to first quarter 2002 underlying earnings per share of $0.55.

          "We have placed our emphasis on growth in large markets with unmet needs where customers have a willingness to reward our strengths - creative solutions based on scientific know-how and innovation," said Holliday. "Across the company, our people are committed to drive growth and improve productivity. We are on the right track."

Forward-Looking Statements: This news release contains forward-looking statements based on management's current expectations, estimates and projections. All statements that address expectations or projections about the future, including statements about the company's strategy for growth, product development, market position, expected expenditures and financial results are forward-looking statements. Some of the forward-looking statements may be identified by words like "expects," "anticipates," "plans," "intends," "projects," "indicates," and similar expressions. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Many factors, including those discussed more fully elsewhere in this release and in documents filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by DuPont, particularly its latest annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly report on Form 10-Q, as well as others, could cause results to differ materially from those stated. These factors include, but are not limited to changes in the laws, regulations, policies and economic conditions, including inflation, interest and foreign currency exchange rates, of countries in which the company does business; competitive pressures; successful integration of structural changes, including restructuring plans, acquisitions, divestitures and alliances; cost of raw materials, research and development of new products, including regulatory approval and market acceptance; and seasonality of sales of agricultural products.

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1. First quarter 2002 includes an exchange loss of $63 resulting from the mandatory conversion of the Company's U.S. dollar-denominated trade receivables to Argentine pesos and moving from a preferential to a free-market exchange rate.
2. First quarter 2001 includes a charge of $133 resulting from the sale of acquired Pioneer inventories which, in accordance with purchase accounting rules, were recorded at estimated fair value on October 1, 1999.
3. On January 1, 2002, the Company adopted SFAS No. 142, "Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets," which requires that goodwill and indefinite-lived intangible assets no longer be amortized; amortization expense of $45 was recorded in first quarter 2001 for such assets.

Under the new standard, the Company must measure by the end of 2002 the amount, if any, of goodwill impairment. The Company currently expects to complete the necessary tests and finalize the amount of any impairment charges by no later than the end of the third quarter 2002. Based on work to-date, preliminary indications are that a potential impairment exists in two reporting units (Pioneer Hi-Bred International Inc., and DuPont Flooring Systems Inc.). The recorded goodwill in these units totals $2,900 at December 31, 2001. First quarter 2002 results will be restated to include a "Change in Accounting Principle" adjustment for any goodwill impairment charges as required by SFAS No. 142.

4. First quarter 2002 includes a charge of $39 to withdraw from a polyester joint venture in China. This charge is partly offset by a $30 gain resulting principally from a favorable litigation settlement associated with exiting a nylon joint venture in China.
5. On January 1, 2001, the company adopted SFAS No. 133, "Accounting for Derivative Instruments

and Hedging Activities," as amended.

(f) Earnings per share are calculated on the basis of the following average number of common shares outstanding:

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FOOTNOTES TO CONSOLIDATED SEGMENT INFORMATION

2. Includes pro rata share of equity affiliate sales and transfers. Excludes sales of intermediates by DuPont to joint ventures within the Textiles & Interiors segment.
3. First quarter 2001 includes a charge of $83 resulting from the sale of acquired Pioneer inventories.
4. First quarter 2002 includes a charge of $29 to withdraw from a polyester joint venture in China. This charge is partly offset by a $19 gain resulting principally from a favorable litigation settlement associated with exiting a nylon join venture in China.
5. First quarter 2002 includes an exchange loss of $63 resulting from the mandatory conversion of the Company's U.S. dollar-denominated trade receivables to Argentine pesos and moving from a preferential to a free-market exchange rate.
6. Represents a rate of return to minority interest investors who made capital contributions during 2001 to consolidated subsidiaries.

E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

SEGMENT SALES(a)

(1^st QUARTER 2002 VS. 1^st QUARTER 2001)

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E. I. DUPONT DE NEMOURS AND COMPANY AND CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES

(Dollars in millions, except per share)

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SIGNATURE

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

April 23, 2002

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