AkzoNobel-Axalta merger wins conditional EU clearance
( November 6, 2026, 16:15 GMT | Official Statement) -- MLex Summary: AkzoNobel and Axalta have been allowed by the European Commission to pursue their planned merger, under the condition that they divest AkzoNobel's vehicle refinish coatings business in Europe to a company already active in coatings or in a related economic sector. AkzoNobel is a Dutch paints and coatings manufacturer, and Axalta is a US-headquartered coatings manufacturer.Press release attached. The case reference is M.12269....
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