Nippon Paint is said to bid $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel’s decorative paints unit
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Nippon Paint is reportedly offering about €7.5B ($8.6B) for Akzo Nobel's decorative paints unit, but Akzo management has not engaged and has not disclosed the approaches. The bid adds optionality around Akzo's portfolio and complicates context for its pending Axalta combination, which still faces U.S. FTC review. Near-term market impact is likely limited until deal intent, board response, or regulatory posture becomes clearer.
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Nippon Paint has made two recent bids of about $8.6 billion for Akzo Nobel’s decorative paints business, with the latest valuing the unit at €7.5 billion and about 12 times its 2026 EBITDA. Akzo Nobel’s management has not engaged with the approach and has not informed shareholders. The unit accounts for nearly two thirds of Akzo Nobel revenue, largely from Europe, while the company’s planned merger with Axalta remains subject to U.S. FTC approval.
