AkzoNobel has signed binding agreements to sell its Decorative Paints business in seven Asian and Oceanic countries to Nippon Paint for approximately $1.35 billion. The deal concludes AkzoNobel's port
The UK Competition and Markets Authority has launched a review of Akzo Nobel's proposed acquisition of Axalta Coating Systems. A decision on proceeding to a Phase 2 investigation is expected by Novemb
Axalta and AkzoNobel shareholders approved their merger of equals, combining coatings businesses pending regulatory clearance. The transaction is projected to close between late 2026 and early 2027, w
AkzoNobel rejected Nippon Paint's €7.5 billion offer for its Decorative Paints unit, citing undervaluation, while continuing to pursue a merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
Akzo Nobel confirmed receiving acquisition proposals from Nippon Paint for its Decorative Paints business valued at EUR 7.5 billion, while maintaining its recommendation to merge with Axalta Coating S
AkzoNobel scheduled an Extraordinary General Meeting for August 5, 2026, to seek shareholder approval for an all-share merger of equals with Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. The agenda includes merger adop
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.
Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams withdrew takeover bids for Akzo Nobel after offers were rejected. Akzo Nobel will proceed with its recommended merger with Axalta Coating Systems, causing shares to p
Axalta Coating Systems and Akzo Nobel amended their merger agreement to optimize tax integration and governance while keeping original terms. Analysts rate AXTA as a Hold with a $30 price target amids
Axalta Coating Systems amended its merger agreement with AkzoNobel to include a second subsidiary and clarify governance mechanics. The changes aim to optimize tax integration under Section 368(a) reo
Axalta Coating Systems and AkzoNobel filed a combined registration statement for their proposed merger of equals, with shareholder votes scheduled for July and closing expected by late 2026 pending ap
Akzo Nobel rejected a €12.5 billion cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams, opting to merge with Axalta Coating Systems due to antitrust concerns and superior deal terms.
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