Why did Akzo Nobel reject the cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams?

Akzo Nobel rejected the conditional cash offer because 'the proposal's indicative offer price did not adequately reflect the company's value or long-term prospects.'

What merger is Akzo Nobel pursuing instead, and how does it view that deal?

Akzo Nobel is moving forward with its merger with Axalta Coating Systems, which it views as 'strategically beneficial and more secure than the alternative acquisition attempts,' and its boards 'unanimously recommend' the deal citing a 'compelling strategic rationale.'

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Akzo Nobel rejected cash offers from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, citing undervaluation. The company remains committed to its merger with Axalta Coating Systems, which its board unanimously recommends as the more secure strategic path.

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