The Sherwin-Williams Company Reports 2025 Second Quarter Financial Results
SUMMARY
- Consolidated Net sales increased 0.7% to
$6.31 billion in the quarter- Net sales from stores in the
Paint Stores Group open more than twelve calendar months increased 0.8% in the quarter
- Net sales from stores in the
- Increased Selling, general and administrative expenses for broader restructuring initiative related to softer demand, sooner than anticipated building related costs and heightened growth investment related to incremental competitive opportunities
- Diluted net income per share decreased 14.3% to
$3.00 per share in the quarter compared to$3.50 per share in the second quarter of 2024- Adjusted diluted net income per share decreased 8.6% to
$3.38 per share in the quarter compared to$3.70 per share in the second quarter of 2024
- Adjusted diluted net income per share decreased 8.6% to
- Adjusting full year 2025 diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
$10.11 to$10.41 per share, including acquisition-related amortization expense of$0.77 per share and severance and other restructuring expenses of$0.32 per share- Adjusting full year 2025 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
$11.20 to$11.50 per share
- Adjusting full year 2025 adjusted diluted net income per share guidance in the range of
CEO REMARKS
"Sherwin-Williams continued to execute on our consistent and disciplined strategy in a demand environment that remained choppy as we anticipated," said Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer,
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SECOND QUARTER CONSOLIDATED RESULTS
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
Net sales |
$ 6,314.5 |
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$ 6,271.5 |
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$ 43.0 |
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0.7 % |
Income before income taxes |
$ 985.7 |
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$ 1,173.4 |
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$ (187.7) |
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(16.0) % |
As a percent of Net sales |
15.6 % |
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18.7 % |
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Net income per share - diluted |
$ 3.00 |
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$ 3.50 |
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$ (0.50) |
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(14.3) % |
Adjusted net income per share - diluted |
$ 3.38 |
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$ 3.70 |
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$ (0.32) |
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(8.6) % |
Consolidated Net sales increased primarily due to higher sales in the
Income before income taxes decreased primarily due to higher employee-related costs and costs related to the new global headquarters and R&D buildings which are recorded in the Administrative function, partially offset by higher Net sales.
Diluted net income per share included a charge of
SECOND QUARTER SEGMENT RESULTS
Paint
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
Net sales |
$ 3,702.2 |
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$ 3,619.9 |
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$ 82.3 |
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2.3 % |
Same-store sales change (1) |
0.8 % |
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2.4 % |
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Segment profit |
$ 916.5 |
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$ 907.1 |
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$ 9.4 |
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1.0 % |
Reported segment margin |
24.8 % |
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25.1 % |
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(1) Same-store sales represents Net sales from stores open more than twelve calendar months. |
Net sales in PSG increased primarily due to selling price increases, which impacted Net sales by a mid-single digit percentage, partially offset by a low-single digit decrease in sales volume. Net sales increased in certain professional customer end markets, led by a high-single digit percentage increase in protective and marine and a mid-single digit percentage increase in residential repaint. PSG Segment profit increased primarily due to growth in Net sales, partially offset by increased costs to support higher sales, including higher employee-related costs and marketing and advertising.
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
Net sales |
$ 809.4 |
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$ 844.3 |
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$ (34.9) |
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(4.1) % |
Segment profit |
$ 164.2 |
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$ 204.4 |
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$ (40.2) |
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(19.7) % |
Reported segment margin |
20.3 % |
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24.2 % |
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Adjusted segment profit (1) |
$ 181.4 |
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$ 220.4 |
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$ (39.0) |
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(17.7) % |
Adjusted segment margin |
22.4 % |
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26.1 % |
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(1) |
Adjusted segment profit equals Segment profit excluding the impact of |
Net sales in CBG decreased primarily as a result of soft DIY demand in
Performance
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Three Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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$ Change |
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% Change |
Net sales |
$ 1,801.1 |
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$ 1,806.4 |
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$ (5.3) |
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(0.3) % |
Segment profit |
$ 245.1 |
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$ 301.5 |
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$ (56.4) |
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(18.7) % |
Reported segment margin |
13.6 % |
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16.7 % |
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Adjusted segment profit (1) |
$ 302.3 |
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$ 350.5 |
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$ (48.2) |
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(13.8) % |
Adjusted segment margin |
16.8 % |
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19.4 % |
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(1) |
Adjusted segment profit equals Segment profit excluding the impact of |
Net sales in PCG were effectively flat as a result of incremental sales from acquisitions being offset by lower selling prices, primarily attributable to product mix. Performance was led by Packaging, which increased by a double digit percentage inclusive of an acquisition and Coil, offset by decreases in all other business units. PCG Segment profit decreased primarily due to increased costs to support sales, higher foreign currency transaction losses and a gain on sale or disposition of assets in the second quarter of 2024 which did not occur in the current period. Acquisition-related amortization expense reduced Segment profit as a percent of Net sales by 270 basis points in both the second quarter of 2025 and 2024. Severance and other restructuring expenses reduced Segment profit as a percent of Net sales by 50 basis points in the second quarter of 2025.
LIQUIDITY AND CASH FLOW
The Company generated
2025 GUIDANCE
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Full Year |
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2025 |
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2025 |
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Net sales |
Up or down low-single digit % |
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Up or down low-single digit % |
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Effective tax rate |
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Low twenty percent |
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Diluted net income per share |
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- |
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Adjusted diluted net income per share (1) |
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(1) |
Excludes |
"Demand was softer than anticipated through June, and we do not see catalysts to change that trajectory at this time, causing us to adjust our full year guidance downward," said
"We expect third quarter 2025 consolidated net sales to be up or down a low-single digit percentage compared to the third quarter of 2024. We are updating our guidance for the full year 2025, with consolidated net sales expected to be up or down a low-single digit percentage compared to full year 2024 and diluted net income per share in the range of
CONFERENCE CALL INFORMATION
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results for the second quarter, and its outlook for the third quarter and full year 2025, at
The conference call will be webcast simultaneously in listen only mode. To listen to the webcast on
ABOUT
Founded in 1866,
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING INFORMATION
Certain statements contained in this press release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of federal securities laws. These forward-looking statements are based upon management's current expectations, predictions, estimates, assumptions and beliefs concerning future events and conditions and may discuss, among other things, anticipated future performance (including sales and earnings), expected growth, future business plans and the costs and potential liability for environmental-related matters and lead pigment and lead-based paint litigation. Any statement that is not historical in nature is a forward-looking statement and may be identified by the use of words and phrases such as "anticipate," "aspire," "believe," "could," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "intend," "may," "plan," "potential," "project," "seek," "should," "strive," "target," "will," or "would," or the negative thereof or comparable terminology.
Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are necessarily subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside our control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from such statements and from our historical results, performance and experience. These risks, uncertainties and other factors include such things as: general business and economic conditions in
Readers are cautioned that it is not possible to predict or identify all of the risks, uncertainties and other factors that may affect future results and that the above list should not be considered a complete list. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we undertake no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as otherwise required by law.
INVESTOR RELATIONS CONTACTS:
Jim Jaye
Senior Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Direct: 216.515.8682
investor.relations@sherwin.com
Vice President, Investor Relations
Direct: 216.566.2766
investor.relations@sherwin.com
MEDIA CONTACT:
Vice President,
Direct: 216.515.8849
corporatemedia@sherwin.com
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Statements of Consolidated Income (Unaudited) |
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(in millions, except per share data) |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
Net sales |
$ 6,314.5 |
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$ 6,271.5 |
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$ 11,620.2 |
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$ 11,638.8 |
Cost of goods sold |
3,196.2 |
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3,208.1 |
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5,942.8 |
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6,044.4 |
Gross profit |
3,118.3 |
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3,063.4 |
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5,677.4 |
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5,594.4 |
As a percent of Net sales |
49.4 % |
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48.8 % |
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48.9 % |
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48.1 % |
Selling, general and administrative expenses |
2,011.6 |
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1,845.7 |
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3,805.4 |
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3,645.5 |
As a percent of Net sales |
31.9 % |
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29.4 % |
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32.7 % |
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31.3 % |
Other general expense (income) - net |
6.3 |
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(33.6) |
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15.2 |
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(31.6) |
Interest expense |
112.4 |
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110.8 |
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216.2 |
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213.8 |
Interest income |
(2.4) |
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(0.9) |
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(5.7) |
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(7.0) |
Other expense (income) - net |
4.7 |
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(32.0) |
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7.6 |
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(39.7) |
Income before income taxes |
985.7 |
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1,173.4 |
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1,638.7 |
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1,813.4 |
Income taxes |
231.0 |
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283.5 |
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380.1 |
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418.3 |
Net income |
$ 754.7 |
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$ 889.9 |
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$ 1,258.6 |
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$ 1,395.1 |
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Net income per common share: |
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Basic |
$ 3.04 |
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$ 3.55 |
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$ 5.06 |
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$ 5.54 |
Diluted |
$ 3.00 |
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$ 3.50 |
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$ 5.00 |
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$ 5.47 |
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Weighted average shares outstanding: |
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Basic |
248.4 |
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251.0 |
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248.9 |
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251.8 |
Diluted |
251.3 |
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254.2 |
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251.9 |
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255.1 |
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Business Segments (Unaudited) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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Net |
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Segment |
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Net |
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Segment |
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Sales |
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Profit (Loss) |
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Sales |
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Profit (Loss) |
Three Months Ended |
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Paint |
$ 3,702.2 |
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$ 916.5 |
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$ 3,619.9 |
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$ 907.1 |
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809.4 |
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164.2 |
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844.3 |
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204.4 |
Performance |
1,801.1 |
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245.1 |
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1,806.4 |
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301.5 |
Administrative |
1.8 |
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(340.1) |
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0.9 |
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(239.6) |
Consolidated totals |
$ 6,314.5 |
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$ 985.7 |
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$ 6,271.5 |
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$ 1,173.4 |
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Six Months Ended |
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Paint |
$ 6,642.0 |
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$ 1,457.7 |
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$ 6,492.9 |
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$ 1,400.3 |
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1,571.6 |
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296.1 |
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1,655.3 |
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357.8 |
Performance |
3,403.1 |
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457.8 |
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3,488.3 |
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539.2 |
Administrative |
3.5 |
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(572.9) |
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2.3 |
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(483.9) |
Consolidated totals |
$ 11,620.2 |
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$ 1,638.7 |
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$ 11,638.8 |
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$ 1,813.4 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
Assets |
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Current assets: |
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Cash and cash equivalents |
$ 269.8 |
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$ 200.0 |
Accounts receivable, net |
3,111.9 |
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3,048.1 |
Inventories |
2,484.6 |
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2,289.1 |
Other current assets |
559.0 |
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513.4 |
Total current assets |
6,425.3 |
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6,050.6 |
Property, plant and equipment, net |
3,805.9 |
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3,136.6 |
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7,807.6 |
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7,606.9 |
Intangible assets |
3,543.4 |
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3,692.8 |
Operating lease right-of-use assets |
2,011.3 |
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1,890.8 |
Other assets |
1,770.1 |
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1,356.3 |
Total assets |
$ 25,363.6 |
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$ 23,734.0 |
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Liabilities and Shareholders' Equity |
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Current liabilities: |
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Short-term borrowings |
$ 1,706.7 |
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$ 1,358.3 |
Accounts payable |
2,570.0 |
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2,493.9 |
Compensation and taxes withheld |
688.9 |
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708.6 |
Accrued taxes |
255.8 |
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347.1 |
Current portion of long-term debt |
1,150.7 |
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849.7 |
Current portion of operating lease liabilities |
480.7 |
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457.8 |
Other accruals |
1,343.6 |
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1,251.2 |
Total current liabilities |
8,196.4 |
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7,466.6 |
Long-term debt |
7,828.9 |
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8,130.8 |
Postretirement benefits other than pensions |
120.7 |
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133.2 |
Deferred income taxes |
560.9 |
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642.0 |
Long-term operating lease liabilities |
1,603.2 |
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1,502.9 |
Other long-term liabilities |
2,652.6 |
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2,106.7 |
Shareholders' equity |
4,400.9 |
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3,751.8 |
Total liabilities and shareholders' equity |
$ 25,363.6 |
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$ 23,734.0 |
Regulation G Reconciliations
Management of the Company utilizes certain financial measures that are not in accordance with
Management believes that investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of diluted net income per share excluding
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(after-tax guidance) |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After- |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After- |
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Low |
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High |
Diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.00 |
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$ 5.00 |
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$ 10.11 |
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$ 10.41 |
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Acquisition-related amortization expense (2) |
$ .26 |
$ .06 |
.20 |
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$ .51 |
$ .13 |
.38 |
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.77 |
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.77 |
Severance and other restructuring expenses |
.23 |
.05 |
.18 |
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.31 |
.07 |
.24 |
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.32 |
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.32 |
Adjusted diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.38 |
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$ 5.62 |
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$ 11.20 |
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$ 11.50 |
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Three Months Ended |
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Six Months Ended |
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Year Ended |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After- |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After- |
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Pre-Tax |
Tax Effect (1) |
After- |
Diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.50 |
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$ 5.47 |
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$ 10.55 |
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Acquisition-related amortization expense (2) |
$ .26 |
$ .06 |
.20 |
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$ .51 |
$ .12 |
.39 |
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$ 1.02 |
$ .24 |
.78 |
Adjusted diluted net income per share |
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$ 3.70 |
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$ 5.86 |
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$ 11.33 |
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(1) |
The tax effect is calculated based on the statutory rate and the nature of the item, unless otherwise noted. |
(2) |
Acquisition-related amortization expense, which is included within Selling, general and administrative expenses, consists of the amortization of intangible assets related to the |
Management believes that investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance is enhanced by the disclosure of EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure defined as Net income before income taxes and Interest expense, depreciation and amortization, as well as Adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP financial measure that excludes certain adjustments that management further believes enhances investors' understanding of the Company's operating performance. The reader is cautioned that the Company's EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be compared to other entities unknowingly. Further, EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA should not be considered alternatives to Net income as an indicator of operating performance. The following table reconciles Net income computed in accordance with US GAAP to EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, as applicable.
(millions of dollars) |
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Three Months |
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Three Months |
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Six Months |
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Ended |
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Ended |
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Ended |
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Net income |
$ 503.9 |
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$ 754.7 |
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$ 1,258.6 |
Interest expense |
103.8 |
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112.4 |
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216.2 |
Income taxes |
149.1 |
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231.0 |
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380.1 |
Depreciation |
79.9 |
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79.3 |
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159.2 |
Amortization |
81.0 |
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83.4 |
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164.4 |
EBITDA |
$ 917.7 |
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$ 1,260.8 |
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$ 2,178.5 |
Severance and other restructuring expenses |
19.3 |
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59.0 |
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78.3 |
Adjusted EBITDA |
$ 937.0 |
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$ 1,319.8 |
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$ 2,256.8 |
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Three Months |
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Three Months |
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Six Months |
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Ended |
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Ended |
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Ended |
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Net income |
$ 505.2 |
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$ 889.9 |
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$ 1,395.1 |
Interest expense |
103.0 |
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110.8 |
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213.8 |
Income taxes |
134.8 |
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283.5 |
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418.3 |
Depreciation |
71.1 |
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71.8 |
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142.9 |
Amortization |
82.1 |
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81.5 |
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163.6 |
EBITDA |
$ 896.2 |
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$ 1,437.5 |
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$ 2,333.7 |
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Selected Information (Unaudited) |
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2025 |
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2024 |
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2025 |
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2024 |
Depreciation |
$ 79.3 |
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$ 71.8 |
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$ 159.2 |
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$ 142.9 |
Capital expenditures |
181.5 |
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250.9 |
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370.8 |
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534.7 |
Cash dividends |
197.9 |
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178.6 |
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398.3 |
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361.1 |
Amortization of intangibles |
83.4 |
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81.5 |
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164.4 |
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163.6 |
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Significant components of Other general expense (income) - net: |
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Provisions for environmental related matters - net |
$ 0.4 |
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$ (14.1) |
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$ 3.5 |
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$ (10.5) |
Gain on sale or disposition of assets |
(1.3) |
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(19.8) |
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(3.4) |
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(23.2) |
Other |
7.2 |
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0.3 |
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15.1 |
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2.1 |
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Significant components of Other expense (income) - net: |
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Net investment gains |
$ (6.3) |
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$ (3.8) |
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$ (9.5) |
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$ (8.9) |
Net expense from banking activities |
4.2 |
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4.4 |
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8.1 |
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7.7 |
Foreign currency transaction related losses (gains) - net |
13.1 |
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(4.6) |
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23.1 |
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3.0 |
Other (1) |
(6.3) |
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(28.0) |
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(14.1) |
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(41.5) |
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Store Count Data: |
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Paint |
20 |
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19 |
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38 |
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26 |
Paint |
4,811 |
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4,720 |
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4,811 |
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4,720 |
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(28) |
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5 |
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(22) |
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7 |
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312 |
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325 |
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312 |
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325 |
Performance |
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2 |
Performance |
324 |
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324 |
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324 |
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324 |
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(1) Consists of items of revenue, gains, expenses and losses unrelated to the primary business purpose of the Company. |
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