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Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings expands Middle East operations
Akzo Nobel Aerospace Coatings is set to enhance its regional presence in the Middle East with a colour blending and distribution facility in Dubai, operational from Q2 2026. The move aims to streamline...
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Akzo Nobel CFO Maarten de Vries extends tenure to steer Axalta merger
Akzo Nobel has announced that CFO Maarten de Vries will extend his term by one year to provide stability during the proposed merger with Axalta, ensuring consistent leadership in a pivotal phase for the...
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Akzo Nobel expands its aerospace coatings portfolio in the US
AkzoNobel invests in the US aerospace coatings sector, strengthening its position in the market while advancing sustainable solutions. The expansion aims to support innovation and preserve aviation history....
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Akzo Nobel expands marine coatings partnership in China
Akzo Nobel and Chinese shipping company Winning Shipping have extended their long-standing cooperation to support efficiency improvements and emission reduction in maritime operations.
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European Coatings Podcast: Analysis of the merger between Axalta and Akzo Nobel
Two of the leading global coatings players, Akzo Nobel and Axalta, have agreed to merge, forming a new USD 25 billion (EUR 23 billion) coatings powerhouse. In the latest European Coatings Podcast, editor...
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“The pressure on medium-sized companies is increasing significantly”
The merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta will create a new global competitor that could significantly reshape the market segments of the paint and coatings industry. Markus Loy, partner at Loy & Co Corporate...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta:“A deal of this size almost always prompts a reaction.”
The merger of Akzo Nobel and Axalta marks one of the most consequential shifts in the coatings industry since Sherwin–Williams acquired Valspar. Ben Scharff, Managing Director at Grace Matthews, reflects...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta merge: Experts anticipate shift in global balance of power
How do industry insiders assess the planned merger between Akzo Nobel and Axalta? Ben Scharff, Managing Director at Grace Matthews, and Markus Loy, Partner at Loy & Co Corporate Finance,...
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Akzo Nobel and Axalta agree to merge in an all-stock transaction
Akzo Nobel and Axalta have signed a merger-of-equals agreement, aiming to create a coatings group with an enterprise value of around 21,5 Mrd. EUR The deal would expand global scale and consolidate positions...
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Akzo Nobel: Ichthys provision weighs on profit – adjusted EBITDA margin edges higher
Akzo Nobel posted 1 % organic sales growth in Q3 2025, while reported revenue declined by 5 % due to adverse currencies. A EUR 275 million charge to record a provision for the long-running Australian court...
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BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema cut carbon footprint of architectural powder coatings
BASF, Akzo Nobel and Arkema have formed a value chain partnership to reduce the carbon footprint of superdurable architectural powder coatings. The approach combines bio-attributed raw materials with supplier-specific...
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Akzo Nobel lifts Q2 profitability to 15%
Akzo Nobel has reported its second-quarter 2025 results, showing stable organic sales and improved profitability despite continued currency pressure. The company’s focus on cost efficiency and pricing...
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Akzo Nobel appoints Fredrik Westin as new CFO from January 2026
Akzo Nobel has announced that Fredrik Westin will take over as Chief Financial Officer on 1 January 2026, succeeding Maarten de Vries. The handover is part of a planned succession process.
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Akzo Nobel to divest majority stake in Indian subsidiary to JSW Group
Akzo Nobel is selling up to 75 % of its shares in Akzo Nobel India to JSW Group for an enterprise value of around EUR 1.4 billion. The transaction marks the first step in a strategic portfolio review...