Akzo Nobel N.V. recently reported third quarter revenues of €3,778 million (~ $5,213 million), a decrease of 5% compared with the same period last year. The decrease was reportedly a consequence of adverse currency effects and divestments.
Decorative Paints revenues of €1,136 million (~ $1,567 million) in the third quarter were stable vs. the previous year, with higher volumes offset by adverse currency effects. Although conditions in Europe remained challenging in general, global volumes were up compared to the same quarter last year.