In Decorative Paints, revenue was down 5 percent. Synergy programs and restructuring are ahead of plan, and the net workforce has been reduced by more than 2,100 employees (8 percent) compared with 2008. EBITDA margin is at 13.1 percent and remained strong due to margin management and stable raw material costs. In Europe, the professional segment continued to be weak due to low construction activity, while the retail business was more resilient. The U.S. paint market continued to experience soft demand, but the contraction in the second quarter was less severe than during the first quarter of 2009. Integration savings and strong cost-management initiatives have helped to mitigate the volume shortfall. AkzoNobel gained market share in Latin America, while markets across the Asia region were mixed. The Chinese market continued to stabilize in the quarter. Performance in India was positive, despite pressure on revenue and margins. Overall, margins were positively impacted by price increases implemented in 2008.