RPM consecutive earnings streak falls

MEDINA, Ohio (July 12)—RPM Inc. said its streak of 53 consecutive years of record earnings has ended with its fiscal year completed May 31. The maker of coatings, sealants, specialty chemicals and other goods said earnings per share will fall about 15 percent below last year´s mark. Profit shortfalls by various divisions and the impact of a restructuring program have hurt financial results, RPM said.