PPG Industries reported third-quarter 2012 net sales of $3.8 billion. Net income for the quarter was $339 million, or $2.18 per diluted share, including nonrecurring charges.
Jotun Group posted total net sales in the first eight months of 2012 of NOK 7,686 million, while earnings before interest, tax and amortization (EBITA) were NOK 888 million in the period.
RPM International Inc., Medina, OH, reported financial results for its fiscal 2013 first quarter ended August 31, 2012, and raised its earnings guidance for the full fiscal year, excluding one-time adjustments.
The specialty chemicals group ALTANA AG was able to further increase sales and operating earnings over the first six months of the current business year.
Eastman Chemical Co. announced earnings from continuing operations of $1.40 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2012 versus $1.44 per diluted share for the second quarter of 2011, excluding $33 million of financing, transaction and integration costs in the second quarter of 2012 related to the acquisition of Solutia and a $15 million gain in the second quarter of 2011 from the sale of a previously impaired asset.
RPM International Inc. reported sharp gains in net sales, net income and diluted earnings per share for its fiscal 2012 fourth quarter and year ended May 31, 2012.