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Core Viewpoint - AkzoNobel reported a loss in Q3 due to weak revenue and sales, despite an improvement in adjusted EBITDA margin driven by efficiency measures [1][2] Financial Performance - The company incurred a net loss of €194 million (approximately ¥1.6 billion) in Q3, compared to a profit of €163 million (approximately ¥1.35 billion) in the same period last year [1] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q3 was €385 million (approximately ¥3.18 billion), a 2% decrease from €394 million (approximately ¥3.26 billion) in the previous year [2] - Revenue fell by 5% to €2.55 billion (approximately ¥2.11 billion) from €2.67 billion (approximately ¥22.06 billion) year-on-year, impacted by unfavorable currency effects [3] Future Outlook - The company expects adjusted EBITDA to reach approximately €1.48 billion (approximately ¥12.23 billion) for the fiscal year 2025, with a target EBITDA margin of over 16% and a return on investment of 16% to 19% [1] - AkzoNobel plans to divest its Indian subsidiary, with the transaction expected to complete by December 2025, and is also in talks for the sale of its Pakistan operations [5][6] Strategic Focus - The company is focusing on asset disposals and reallocating capital to more profitable segments, particularly in the Asian decorative paint market [5][6] - AkzoNobel's Indian decorative paint division is set to be sold to JSW Paints for $1.6 billion, with plans to use €500 million to reduce debt [6]