AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel confirms that Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams are no longer pursuing a public offer for AkzoNobel
03 Jun 2026
AkzoNobel confirms that Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams are no longer pursuing a public offer for AkzoNobel | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel to release SEC Form F-4 detailing its proposed merger with Axalta; AkzoNobel has rejected cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams
27 May 2026
AkzoNobel to release SEC Form F-4 detailing its proposed merger with Axalta; AkzoNobel has rejected cash offer from Nippon Paint and Sherwin-Williams
AkzoNobel supplies protective power for flagship energy project in China
26 May 2026
AkzoNobel’s International protective coatings are safeguarding China’s Songyuan Hydrogen Energy Industrial Park—the world’s largest green hydrogen‑ammonia‑methanol project—with high-performance corros
AkzoNobel’s reflective paint technology tackling urban heat in Malaysia
12 May 2026
AkzoNobel is helping reduce urban heat in Malacca, Malaysia, by applying Dulux Weathershield Express KeepCool heat-reflective paint to eight social housing blocks—cutting exterior surface temperatures
AkzoNobel’s new drone inspection tool lifts aircraft paint maintenance to next level
29 Apr 2026
AkzoNobel’s new drone inspection tool lifts aircraft paint maintenance to next level | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel beats consensus: Q1 profitability up 80 bps on pricing and costs
22 Apr 2026
We delivered a strong quarter of execution in a turbulent market, with adjusted EBITDA up 7% and margin up 80 bps, the fourth consecutive quarter of margin expansion. This was achieved through positiv
AkzoNobel to sell AkzoNobel Pakistan to the Packages Group
20 Apr 2026
AkzoNobel has signed an agreement to sell Akzo Nobel Pakistan Limited to IGI Investments (Pvt.) Limited, which is part of the Packages Group, one of Pakistan’s most diversified conglomerates.
AkzoNobel on board to supply marine coatings for trio of new ferries
03 Apr 2026
One of the most modern vessels operating on the Baltic Sea entered service recently – the first of three new ferries to feature products supplied by AkzoNobel.
AkzoNobel successfully raises €1.1 billion via a dual-tranche bond
23 Mar 2026
AkzoNobel has announced the launch of a dual-tranche bond of €1.1 billion consisting of a €600 tranche and a €500 tranche, with five-year and ten-year maturities and coupon of 4.000% and 4.625% respectively.
AkzoNobel to nominate two Supervisory Board members for reappointment and a new Supervisory Board member on behalf of Cevian Capital
23 Mar 2026
AkzoNobel has announced it will nominate two of its Supervisory Board members for reappointment at the company’s Annual General Meeting in April.
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