# Dunn-Edwards Paints signs merger agreement with Nippon Paint

Dunn-Edwards Corporation entered into a merger agreement with Nippon Paint Holdings Co., Ltd., which will acquire the company to expand its architectural paints in the U.S.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2016-12-22
- Where: Los Angeles, California, United States
- Status: announced
- Products: architectural paints, industrial paints, high performance paints
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Nippon Paint](https://endata.com/companies/15158.md) (acquirer)
- [Dunn-Edwards Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/20965.md) (target)

## Sources

- [dunnedwards.com](https://www.dunnedwards.com/press-releases/dunn-edwards-paints-signs-merger-agreement-with-nippon-paint/), 2016-12-22: "This is an extraordinary opportunity for both companies."
- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/102881-dunn-edwards-paints-signs-merger-agreement-with-nippon-paint), 2016-12-27: "This is an extraordinary opportunity for both companies."

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