RPM International Inc. announced that unusually strong performance in its prior-year first quarter dampened comparative results for the fiscal 2015 first quarter that ended August 31, 2014, but that the company is maintaining its full-year earnings guidance for fiscal 2015, which was issued July 28, 2014.
Paint and coatings manufacturer RPM International Inc. reported record sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for both its fiscal fourth quarter and fiscal year ended May 31, 2014.
PPG Industries reported record second quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $4.1 billion, up $199 million, or 5%, versus the prior year.
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported positive volume development in all three of the company’s business areas. The company reported second-quarter revenue of €3,710 million, 4% lower compared with the same quarter last year. The decrease was mainly due to 5% adverse currency effects.
Specialty chemicals company Clariant announced first quarter 2014 sales from continuing operations of CHF 1.492 billion compared to CHF 1.526 billion in the first quarter of 2013.
PPG Industries reported record first-quarter 2014 net sales from continuing operations of $3.6 billion, up $528 million, or 17%, versus the prior year.
Akzo Nobel N.V. (AkzoNobel) reported a positive volume and price/mix development in all three of the company’s business areas for the first quarter of 2014.