Akzo Nobel and Axalta announce ‘Axanzo’ as name for merged entity

Akzo Nobel and Axalta Coating Systems have announced that their proposed merged entity will be named ‘Axanzo’. The transaction, which was first announced in November 2025, is subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. If completed, the merger is expected to be finalized in early 2027.

The new company, Axanzo, will be listed on the NYSE under the ticker symbol ‘AXZ’ and on Euronext Amsterdam. Greg Poux-Guillaume, the current CEO of Akzo Nobel, is slated to lead the new organization, with Axalta CEO Chris Villavarayan serving as deputy CEO. While the corporate identity will change to Axanzo, both companies intend to retain their existing brand portfolios.

In preparation for the merger, Akzo Nobel is set to release an SEC Form F-4 detailing the transaction terms. The companies also noted that governance arrangements have been updated following dialogue with shareholders to shape the structure of the combined entity.