# European Commission approves AkzoNobel and Axalta merger

AkzoNobel and Axalta received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger of equals, subject to the divestment of AkzoNobel's European vehicle refinish business. The transaction is expected to close in early 2027.

- Type: Regulation
- Announced: 2026-11-06
- Status: announced
- Products: coatings, vehicle refinish coatings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Akzo Nobel](https://endata.com/companies/22737.md)
- [AkzoNobel](https://endata.com/companies/11242.md) (acquirer)
- [Axalta Coating Systems](https://endata.com/companies/19638.md) (partner)
- [Axalta](https://endata.com/companies/25499.md) (target)

## Sources

- [ir.axalta.com](https://ir.axalta.com/sec-filings/all-sec-filings/content/0000950103-26-017090/dp256304_425-nov6.htm), 2026-11-06: "AkzoNobel and Axalta today received conditional approval from the European Commission for their proposed all-stock merger of equals, which will create a premier global coatings company."
- [competition-policy.ec.europa.eu](https://competition-policy.ec.europa.eu/about/news/commission-approves-merger-between-akzonobel-and-axalta-subject-conditions-2026-11-06_en), 2026-11-06: "Commission approves merger between AkzoNobel and Axalta, subject to conditions"

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