AkzoNobel-Axalta Deal Wins Conditional EU Approval
Bitget2026/11/06 16:32- The European Commission conditionally cleared the merger of AkzoNobel and Axalta, requiring divestment of the former's European vehicle refinish business.
- The divestment addresses competition concerns in the European Economic Area, UK and Switzerland; the Commission identified no issues in other markets.
- Closing is expected in early 2027, subject to pending regulatory approvals.
- The combined coatings company will have approximately $17 billion in revenue.
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