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Akzo Nobel–Axalta merger moves forward

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2026-07-28 10:47 UTC → 2026-08-05 16:05 UTC · added removed

Akzo Nobel has continued to focus reject Nippon Paint’s overtures, with the Japanese group proposing a €7.5 billion cash offer for the decorative‑paints unit on 13 July. The bid, valued at roughly 12 times the unit’s projected 2026 EBITDA, would give Nippon control of brands such as Dulux, but Akzo Nobel’s board reiterated its planned commitment to the already‑announced merger with U.S.‑based Axalta Coating Systems after rejecting Nippon Paint’s offer and noted that regulatory clearance remains required for its decorative‑paints division earlier in July. any sale. On 27 July 2026, Axalta 23 July, Akzo Nobel reported Q2 2026 results showing a record second‑quarter adjusted EBITDA of $305 2 % organic sales rise, a 17 % increase in operating income to €251 million and net sales an adjusted EBITDA of $1.35 billion. €398 million, lifting the margin to 15.4 %. The company reiterated reaffirmed its full‑year outlook and confirmed that shareholders will the shareholder vote on the proposed Axalta merger of equals at a special meeting on is scheduled for 5 August. It forecast Axalta’s own Q2 release on 27 July highlighted record adjusted EBITDA of $295‑$305 $305 million for Q3 and projected full‑year 2026 EBITDA of $1.14‑$1.17 billion, with free cash flow above $500 million. Analysts reinforcing analysts’ estimate the combined entity could generate about of €600 million in synergies and consider Axalta’s offer a the premium compared with nature of the earlier Axalta offer versus Nippon Paint bid, which was viewed as undervaluing Akzo Nobel’s decorative‑paints business. Paint. The merger remains pivotal shareholder meetings on schedule, with 5 August saw overwhelming approval for the all‑stock merger. Akzo Nobel shareholders will own 55 % of the combined entity, receive a target €2.5 billion one‑time dividend, and the merged company—projected to generate about €17 billion in annual revenue—remains subject to final regulatory approvals, with completion by expected in late 2026 or early 2027.

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  1. 2026-08-05 16:05 UTC Akzo Nobel–Axalta merger moves forward
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