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In reviewIndustrials16 April 2026

Akzo Nobel N.V. to acquire Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

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Akzo Nobel N.V. acquires Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

Deal facts

Buyer
Akzo Nobel N.V.
Target
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
Deal value
Not disclosed
Announced
16 April 2026
Status
In review
Sector
Industrials
Country
Not stated
Consideration
Not stated

Sources

UK_CMA_GOVUK
What we know

Akzo Nobel N.V. has agreed to acquire Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. in a proposed transaction within the chemicals sector. The deal was announced on 16 April 2026 and is currently classified as a possible offer. No specific consideration type or deal value has been disclosed in the available records. The target company operates within the coatings industry, though its specific country of incorporation remains unreported in the current data set.

The transaction remains pending as no completion date has been confirmed. Regulatory bodies and other relevant authorities must grant their approval before the acquisition can proceed. The parties involved have not yet released further details regarding the final terms or the strategic rationale behind the proposed combination. This status indicates that the deal is in an early stage of negotiation and requires further development to reach a definitive conclusion.

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Deal timeline

1 update
  1. CMA Phase 1 launched

    Akzo Nobel N.V. to acquire Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.

    { "title": "AkzoNobel / Axalta merger inquiry", "parties": [ "AkzoNobel", "Axalta" ], "opened_date": "2026-04-16", "decision_date": "2026-04-16", "case_state": "open", "sector": "chemicals", "decision_type": "Pre-notification / Invitation To Comment", "summary_text": "The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is seeking views on the anticipated merger between Akzo Nobel

    UK CMA

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