What is BofA Securities' current rating and updated outlook for Akzo Nobel following the anticipated Axalta Coating Systems merger?

BofA Securities has maintained a Buy rating for Akzo Nobel and updated its price objective and earnings estimates in anticipation of the potential acquisition of Axalta Coating Systems, which is expected to close in the first half of 2025; as a result, the firm now projects increased earnings per share for Akzo Nobel.

When does BofA Securities expect the Axalta Coating Systems merger with Akzo Nobel to close, and what financial impact does it forecast?

BofA Securities expects the Axalta Coating Systems merger with Akzo Nobel to close in the first half of 2025, and forecasts increased earnings per share for Akzo Nobel as a direct result of the transaction.

BofA Updates Price Objective, Estimates for Akzo Nobel on Axalta Coating Systems Merger

Jun 23, 2026

BofA Securities maintains a Buy rating for Akzo Nobel, updating price objectives ahead of the anticipated acquisition of Axalta Coating Systems in H1 2025, projecting increased earnings per share.

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