AkzoNobel, Axalta file $25bn coatings merger for EU approval (update*)
By Andrew Boyce ( September 21, 2026, 10:08 GMT | Insight) -- EU competition regulators set an Oct. 22 deadline to decide on whether to approve the merger of paintmakers AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems or open an in-depth inquiry into the tie-up. That deadline could slip if the companies offer remedies. Car repair shops have raised concerns about the deal. AkzoNobel and Axalta Coating Systems have sought EU approval for their merger....
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