PPG Industries Inc. reported unaudited consolidated financial results for the fourth quarter and full year ended Dec. 31, 2013. The company reported fourth quarter 2013 net sales from continuing operations of $3.7 billion, up $459 million, or 14%, versus $3.24 billion for the prior year. Fourth quarter 2013 reported net income from continuing operations was $254 million, or $1.78 per diluted share. Fourth quarter 2013 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $258 million, or $1.81 per diluted share, which excludes $4 million, or 3 cents per diluted share, for acquisition-related costs. Fourth quarter 2012 reported net income and earnings per diluted share from continuing operations were $191 million and $1.23, respectively, and adjusted net income from continuing operations was $194 million, or $1.25 per diluted share, respectively, excluding $3 million, or 2 cents per diluted share, for acquisition-related costs.

For the year, net sales were $15,108,000 against $13,512,000 for the same period of last year. Income before income taxes was $1,489,000 against $1,057,000 for the same period of last year. Income from continuing operations, net of income taxes was $1,156,000 or $7.13 per diluted share against $836,000 or $4.69 per diluted share for the same period of last year. Net income (attributable to ppg) was $3,231,000 or $22.27 per diluted share against $941,000 or $6.06 per diluted share for the same period of last year. Full-year 2013 adjusted net income from continuing operations was $1.2 billion, or $8.28 per diluted share, versus $995 million, or $6.44 per diluted share, in 2012.