# AkzoNobel confirms merger talks with Axalta for paints and coatings business

AkzoNobel confirmed it is in discussions to merge its Paints & Coatings Business with Axalta in a merger of equals to create a leading global paints and coatings company.

- Type: Partnership
- Announced: 2017-10-31
- Status: rumored
- Products: paints, coatings
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [AkzoNobel](https://endata.com/companies/11242.md)
- [Axalta Coating Systems](https://endata.com/companies/19638.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [furnituretoday.com](https://www.furnituretoday.com/industry-issue/akzonobel-confirms-it-talks-merge-business-unit-axalta/), 2017-10-31: "Global coatings specialist AkzoNobel N.V. has confirmed it is in discussions to merge its AkzoNobel Paints & Coatings Business with Axalta."

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