Akzo Nobel N.V. reported earnings results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2021. For the third quarter, the company reported sales was EUR 2,410 million compared to EUR 2,276 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 164 million compared to EUR 220 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.89 compared to EUR 1.18 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 0.89 compared to EUR 1.18 a year ago. Basic earnings per share was EUR 0.89 compared to EUR 1.15 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was EUR 0.89 compared to EUR 1.15 a year ago. For the nine months, sales was EUR 7,184 million compared to EUR 6,321 million a year ago. Net income was EUR 642 million compared to EUR 463 million a year ago. Basic earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 3.41. Diluted earnings per share from continuing operations was EUR 3.4. Basic earnings per share was EUR 3.44 compared to EUR 2.41 a year ago. Diluted earnings per share was EUR 3.43.