E M B R A C I N G T h e P a t h F o r w a r d T he past year was one of significant accomplishment for FMC; a year of delivering in  the present and mindfully planning for our future. We achieved record financial performance in 2010: FMC shareholders realized a total return of 44 percent – well ahead of the 15 percent  rise of the S&P 500 Index and the 22 percent increase of the S&P Chemicals Index  of our closest peer companies. It also was a year in which we challenged ourselves to define a roadmap for  our future to deliver even greater opportunity for our customers, shareholders  and employees. As you will read on the following pages, we completed a  strategic review of our entire business and developed a robust growth plan  for FMC: Vision 2015. In brief, our vision is to be a larger, stronger and  more global company than we are today. We took major steps in 2010 to begin realizing that vision, as we: − Strategically realigned our Industrial Chemicals business to  achieve higher margins, greater earnings stability and superior  return on net assets, while reducing our exposure to GDP cycles. − Moved from a highly decentralized organizational model to  one more balanced. Key functional teams were put in place,  including global procurement, from which we expect to realize  significant cost savings over the next five years. − Increased our focus on capturing market opportunities in rapidly  developing economies by leveraging our already strong market positions. Underlying our vision is a continued commitment to our core values. As  always, we will put safety first and continue to conduct our business in an  ethical and sustainable manner.  It was a good year. And we are confident 2011 will be another record year for  FMC as we move with resolve and passion toward realizing our vision. Pierre R. Brondeau President, Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Board FMC Corporation 2010 Annual Report • Sales increased 10 percent. • Earnings per share before restructuring and other charges grew 17 percent. • Free cash flow increased to $257 million. • Return on invested capital reached 21.9 percent.