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    “PPG delivered a solid performance in 2017 and continued to strengthen our position as a global leader in the paint and coatings industry,” McGarry said. “On a full year basis, our sales from continuing operations were approximately $14.8 billion, more than three percent higher than the prior year. We also continued our legacy of returning cash to shareholders, with more than $1.2 billion returned in 2017 through dividends and share repurchases.”
     
    At the meeting, McGarry highlighted several strategic actions taken by PPG to make the company stronger and more resilient. This included the acquisitions of The Crown Group, a leading provider of coating services; DEUTEK, a Romanian architectural coatings leader; and Futian, an automotive refinish company based in Southern China. In addition, McGarry noted that the company completed its multi-year portfolio transformation with the sale of PPG’s U.S. fiberglass business, the company’s last, remaining non-core business. He also highlighted PPG’s continued focus on new product development, which included nearly $500 million in research and development investment in 2017.
     
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    “We remain focused on delivering higher organic growth, including continued commercialization of our innovative, industry leading paints, coatings and specialty materials. We’re continuously focused on emerging trends, such as mobility, working alongside customers to create solutions,” he continued. “We remain in a position of strength with significant financial flexibility going forward. Year-to-date 2018, we have deployed another $600 million in share repurchases, and we remain committed to deploying at least $2.4 billion on acquisitions and share repurchases this year.”
     
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