AkzoNobel
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.
AkzoNobel completes year of strong execution with continued profit margin expansion in Q4 and FY 2025
05 Feb 2026
AkzoNobel completes year of strong execution with continued profit margin expansion in Q4 and FY 2025 | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing extend partnership to accelerate shared passion for performance and innovation
14 Jan 2026
AkzoNobel and McLaren Racing extend partnership to accelerate shared passion for performance and innovation | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel prioritizes continuity for Chief Financial Officer in runup to proposed Axalta merger
22 Dec 2025
AkzoNobel prioritizes continuity for Chief Financial Officer in runup to proposed Axalta merger | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel spreading its wings with US aerospace coatings investment
18 Dec 2025
AkzoNobel spreading its wings with US aerospace coatings investment | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel extends Chinese marine coatings partnership to accelerate transition to sustainable shipping
16 Dec 2025
AkzoNobel extends Chinese marine coatings partnership to accelerate transition to sustainable shipping | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group
11 Dec 2025
AkzoNobel completes sale of AkzoNobel India to JSW Group | AkzoNobel
AkzoNobel and Axalta to combine in all-stock merger of equals, creating a premier global coatings company
18 Nov 2025
AkzoNobel and Axalta to combine in all-stock merger of equals, creating a premier global coatings company | AkzoNobel
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