# Axalta and AkzoNobel agree all-stock merger

Axalta and AkzoNobel announced a proposed all-stock merger to create a combined global coatings company, with identified run-rate cost synergies of $600 million. Pro forma ownership is targeted at 45% Axalta and 55% AkzoNobel shareholders.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-07-08
- Status: announced
- Products: coatings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Axalta](https://endata.com/companies/25499.md)
- [AkzoNobel](https://endata.com/companies/11242.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [stocktitan.net](https://www.stocktitan.net/sec-filings/AXTA/425-axalta-coating-systems-ltd-business-combination-communication-d0e1c8c948e7.html), 2026-07-08: "Axalta and AkzoNobel announced a proposed all-stock merger to create a combined global coatings company."

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