date:Jul 25, 2013
ings were down $330 million (about $.27 per share) from peak levels last year, principally reflecting significantly lower titanium dioxide prices. Titanium dioxide volumes increased 12 percent from second quarter 2012 and 18 percent from first quarter 2013.
Cost productivity gains and restructuring savings are on track to meet or exceed full-year targets.
The company continues to expect full-year operating earnings to be about $3.85 per share.
Agriculture sales remained strong in the secon