The results are broadly in line with expectations. The business of Brenntag Specialties was again affected by negative volume developments and price pressure.
The company’s sales amounted to €15.7 billion, down by €6.2 billion compared with the prior-year period. The decline was reportedly due to considerably lower prices, primarily in the materials, chemicals, and surface technologies segments.
For 2023, AmCoat’s Floor Shield brand has added 14 new dealers, helping the polyaspartic floor coating company post positive results over 2022 – a 33% increase.
According to the report, the company’s revenue across currencies was up 5% on pricing, despite flat volumes, while reported revenue was 4% down on unfavorable exchange rates.
Reportedly, consolidated net sales increased 1.1% in the quarter to $6.12 billion. All comparisons are to the third-quarter of the prior year, unless otherwise noted.
Tim Knavish, PPG Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, commented on the quarter, saying, “ We achieved record third-quarter net sales and adjusted earnings per share aided by the breadth and resiliency of our business portfolio."
Fiscal 2024 first-quarter adjusted EBIT was reportedly an all-time record and was in addition to strong growth in the prior-year period when adjusted EBIT increased 33.1%.
