Akzo Nobel, the Dutch maker of Dulux paint, reported lower-than-expected third-quarter operating earnings of 383 million euros ($451 million) on Wednesday, citing "headwinds" at its marine coatings business and margin pressures from rising raw material costs.

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Analysts polled by Reuters had expected earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) at 432 million euros, down from 442 million euros in the same period a year ago.

Akzo has struggled after rejecting a 26 billion euros ($31 billion) takeover offer from U.S. rival PPG Industries, seeing its CEO and CFO resign and issuing a profit warning in September.($1 = 0.8501 euros)

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