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July 29, 2008

Akzo’s Net Income Falls on Decorative Paint, Unfavorable Currency Exchange Rates; DSM's Profits Soar on Strong Nutrition Results (update)

Kerri Walsh

Akzo Nobel reported second-quarter net income down 18%, to €184 million ($289 million), on sales up 2%, to €3.9 billion. “AkzoNobel showed a resilient performance to the changing world economy in the first half of the year,” says CFO Keith Nichols...

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