Full year profit was up for Dutch paint maker AkzoNobel NV compared to the previous year, the company said on Wednesday. Greg Poux-Guillaume, chief executive of AkzoNobel, said: “2023 was a year in which AkzoNobel delivered a clear rebound in performance. “Our volumes stabilized, outperforming many of our markets, and our profits rebounded on resilient pricing and the first effects of raw material deflation.” For the 12-month period, the company posted a net profit of €442 million ($476 million), or 2.59 euros per share, higher than €352 million, or 2.01 euros per share, registered for last ye…