Akzo Nobel Lowers Profit Forecast
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Akzo Nobel Lowers Profit Forecast as Stock Drops Over 7 Percent

The paint manufacturer Akzo Nobel, with the brand Nordsjö in its portfolio, is lowering its profit forecast. Tariffs and weak economic development are affecting demand negatively, according to the company, which is also struggling with negative currency effects.

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Akzo Nobel's share falls by more than 7 percent on the Amsterdam stock exchange after the report.

The new forecast sets its sights on an operating result of around 1.48 billion euros.

Akzo Nobel, which according to its website has 900 employees at five locations in Sweden, is currently implementing a savings package to reduce costs and streamline the business.

According to CEO Grégoire Poux-Guillame, it will mean a staff reduction of a total of 2,500 employees – which is more than the 2,200 employees the company had previously announced layoffs for.

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AuthorTT News AgencyEnglish edition by Sweden Herald, adapted for our readers
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