# AkzoNobel to divest Southeast Asia decorative paints business to Nippon Paint

AkzoNobel entered binding agreements on October 18, 2026, to sell its Decorative Paints business in Southeast Asia to Nippon Paint.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2026-10-18
- Where: Southeast Asia
- Status: announced
- Products: decorative paints
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [AkzoNobel](https://endata.com/companies/11242.md)
- [Nippon Paint](https://endata.com/companies/15158.md) (acquirer)

## Sources

- [adhesivesmag.com](https://www.adhesivesmag.com/articles/keyword/2317-general-business), 2026-11-02: "AkzoNobel has entered into binding agreements to sell its Decorative Paints business in Southeast Asia to Nippon Paint."

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