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PPG Industries has appointed Jamie A. Beggs as CFO effective July 2026, coinciding with a 7% increase in Q1 net sales to $3.93 billion. The company attributed its profit growth to robust pricing power and structural cost-cutting measures, which offset inflationary pressures and weakness in the Chinese market. Adjusted EPS rose 6% to $1.83, bolstered by significant strength in the aerospace and architectural coatings segments. Despite a temporary slump in automotive refinish volumes, management reaffirmed its full-year earnings guidance of $7.70 to $8.10 per share. Beggs, joining from Avient Corporation, will succeed Vincent Morales as part of a structured leadership transition designed to maintain financial stability. These results underscore PPG's operational resilience and its ability to leverage pricing strategies amid global economic headwinds.
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