Our results at a glance

  • In Q2, volumes were positive in all three Business Areas
  • Revenue was down 4 percent, mainly due to 5 percent adverse currency effects
  • Operating income €353 million (2013: €322 million) reflecting increased volumes and benefits from improvement actions
  • Return on sales (ROS) improved from 8.3 percent to 9.5 percent. Restructuring costs were €45 million (2013: €40 million). Excluding these, ROS is 10.7 percent (2013: 9.3 percent)
  • Net income attributable to shareholders was €205 million (2013: €184 million on a comparable basis), mainly due to higher operating income
  • Adjusted EPS increased 23 percent to €0.95 (2013: €0.77 adjusted for an incidental tax gain)
  • Net cash inflow from operating activities was €393 million (2013: €261 million)
  • On track to deliver 2015 targets despite the strong euro and expected continued fragile economic environment

AkzoNobel around the world
Revenue by destination

(44 percent in high growth markets)
AkzoNobel around the world – Revenue by destination (pie chart)AkzoNobel around the world – Revenue by destination (pie chart)