.
Volumes up 1 percent, driven by Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings
EBIT (operating income excluding incidental items) up 9 percent at €491 million (2015: €452 million), reflecting continuous improvement initiatives and lower costs, partly offset by adverse currency effects
Revenue down 6 percent to €3.7 billion, strongly adversely affected by currencies
Return on sales* improved to 13.2 percent (2015: 11.4 percent); return on investment* improved to 15.1 percent (2015: 12.2 percent). ROS and ROI improved for all Business Areas
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) up 2 percent at €1.32 (2015: €1.30)
Net income attributable to shareholders up at €312 million (2015: €331 million, which kzxakoto cfdymjgb qqjcqjpguo txzux)
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Volumes up 1 percent, driven by Decorative Paints and Performance Coatings
EBIT (operating income excluding incidental items) up 9 percent at €491 million (2015: €452 million), reflecting continuous improvement initiatives and lower costs, partly offset by adverse currency effects
Revenue down 6 percent to €3.7 billion, strongly adversely affected by currencies
Return on sales* improved to 13.2 percent (2015: 11.4 percent); return on investment* improved to 15.1 percent (2015: 12.2 percent). ROS and ROI improved for all Business Areas
Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) up 2 percent at €1.32 (2015: €1.30)
Net income attributable to shareholders up at €312 million (2015: €331 million, which kzxakoto cfdymjgb qqjcqjpguo txzux)
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