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AkzoNobel merger with Axalta Coating Systems draws UK antitrust scrutiny

By Jon Menon ( April 16, 2026, 07:35 GMT | Insight) -- Akzo Nobel’s planned $25 billion merger with Axalta Coating Systems is to be probed by the UK antitrust regulator, which is seeking views on the deal from interested parties until May 1. The Dutch chemicals company agreed to combine with US rival Axalta in November to create what it said would be a “premier global coatings company,” covering areas including aerospace, powder, mobility, marine, industrial coatings and decorative paints.Akzo Nobel’s planned $25 billion merger with Axalta Coating Systems is to be probed by the UK antitrust regulator, which is seeking views on the deal from interested parties until May 1....

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