AkzoNobel expects the ongoing macro-economic uncertainties to continue and weigh on organic volume growth, said the company.
The company will focus on margin management, cost reduction, working capital normalization and de-leveraging.
Revenue stood at EUR 2525 M and EUR 2657 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. Gross profit stood at EUR 981 M and EUR 982 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. SG&A costs stood at EUR (749) M and EUR (796) M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively.
Operating income stood at EUR 232 M and EUR 182 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. Profit before tax stood at EUR 228 M and EUR 151 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. Profit from continuing operations stood at EUR 166 M and EUR 106 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. Profit stood at EUR 166 M and EUR 105 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively.
Profit attributable to shareholders of the company stood at EUR 154 M and EUR 94 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. Profit attributable to non-controlling interests stood at EUR 12 M and EUR 11 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively. Comprehensive income stood at EUR 255 M and EUR 95 M for 1Q 2022 and 1Q 2023, respectively.
We remind, AkzoNobel has reached an agreement with US-based Sherwin-Williams to acquire its Chinese decorative paints business for an undisclosed fee. The deal is expected to be completed in the second half of 2023 and includes the Huarun brand, it said in a statement.
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