AkzoNobel and Axalta Set Key August Date for Proposed Combination
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- AkzoNobel and Axalta have scheduled shareholder meetings for August 5, 2026.
- The proposed all-share merger still requires shareholder and regulatory approvals.
- The companies continue to anticipate closing at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027, subject to conditions.
- AkzoNobel and Axalta have placed another date on the calendar for their proposed all-share combination.
AkzoNobel will hold an Extraordinary General Meeting on Aug. 5, 2026, at 3 p.m. CEST in Amsterdam. Axalta has scheduled a Special Meeting of Stockholders for the same day at 9 a.m. EDT.
The meetings will address merger-related resolutions and other matters tied to the proposed transaction. AkzoNobel published its meeting notice, agenda and shareholder circular, while Axalta filed a definitive proxy statement.
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective AkzoNobel’s Form F-4 registration statement related to the proposed combination on June 23.
Completion of the transaction remains subject to approval by both companies’ shareholders, required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. AkzoNobel and Axalta said they continue to anticipate closing at the end of 2026 or the beginning of 2027.
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