Nippon Paint proposes acquisition of AkzoNobel's architectural coatings business

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Nippon Paint Holdings announced on the 13th that it has proposed to acquire the architectural coatings business of Dutch paint giant AkzoNobel. It has offered a total of 7.5 billion euros. In April, Nippon Paint Holdings jointly made a full takeover bid for AkzoNobel with US paint giant Sherwin-Williams, but the company rejected it. AkzoNobel announced plans last November to merge with US peer Axalta.

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Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd.
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▲ PositiveCapitalrelevance

Nippon Paint proposed to acquire AkzoNobel's architectural coatings business for €7.5 billion, a strategic M&A move.

Akzo Nobel NV
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± MixedCapitalrelevance

AkzoNobel received a takeover proposal for its architectural coatings business, but outcome uncertain.

Sherwin-Williams Co
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± MixedCompetitionrelevance

Sherwin-Williams previously jointly bid for AkzoNobel, but the current proposal is by Nippon Paint alone.

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Axalta Coating Systems Ltd
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± MixedCompetitionrelevance

AkzoNobel previously planned to merge with Axalta, but now Nippon Paint's proposal may alter competitive dynamics.