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ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2021
Business Combinations [Abstract]  
ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURES ACQUISITIONS AND DIVESTITURESDuring the first quarter of 2021, the Company completed the acquisition of a domestic coatings company for $27 million, including amounts held as security for certain representations, warranties and obligations of the sellers. This acquisition expands the Performance Coatings Group’s platform for growth and portfolio of brands and technologies. The preliminary purchase price allocation is expected to be finalized within the allowable measurement period. The results of operations of this acquisition have been included in the consolidated financial statements since the acquisition date. Pro forma results of operations have not been presented as the impact on the Company’s consolidated financial results is not material.On March 31, 2021, the Company divested Wattyl, an Australian and New Zealand manufacturer and seller of architectural and protective paint and coatings with annual revenue of approximately $200 million. The divestiture will allow the Company to focus its resources on global opportunities which align with our long-term strategies. In connection with this transaction, the Company recognized a pre-tax loss of $111.9 million within Other general expense - net (see Note 15). The Wattyl divestiture does not meet the criteria to be reported as discontinued operations in our consolidated financial statements as the Company’s decision to divest this business did not represent a strategic shift that will have a major effect on the Company’s operations and financial results.