AkzoNobel is a Dutch multinational manufacturer of paints and performance coatings headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands. The company serves customers worldwide across residential, commercial, and industrial markets.
Its portfolio spans decorative paints and a broad range of coatings, including powder, marine and protective, automotive and aerospace, packaging, and industrial coatings. Notable global brands include Dulux, International, Interpon, and Sikkens. AkzoNobel operates R&D and production facilities across Europe, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific, supplying sectors such as building and infrastructure, transportation, energy, and manufacturing.
AkzoNobel is listed on Euronext Amsterdam (ticker: AKZA) and its American Depositary Receipts trade over the counter (AKZOY). In 2018, the company separated and sold its Specialty Chemicals business, which now operates as Nouryon.
Also known as AKZA, AKZOY, Akzo Nobel India Ltd., Akzo Nobel India Limited, Akzo Nobel India, and AkzoNobel N.V..
chemXplore tracks 26 projects involving AkzoNobel, of which one is active.
AkzoNobel's role on them: Owner, Investor / Financier, Operator, Developer, and Offtaker.
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Seven-country Deco sale yields about $1bn net; EV/FY25 EBITDA multiple 21x; closing mid‑2027 (Indonesia late‑2026).
Pakistan Decorative Paints and liquid coatings business sold for about €50m (PKR16.2bn) at 14x EV/EBITDA; transaction part of a regional portfolio refocus.
Focuses on solvent-free, lower-temperature powder coatings and advanced particle analysis to cut energy use and CO₂ across the value chain.
Operational trials show a lighter basecoat can cut coating weight and film thickness, delivering fleet-level fuel, cost and CO2 savings while keeping finish quality.
Shareholders approved the all-share merger and related governance changes; completion depends on regulatory clearance and is expected end‑2026/early‑2027.
Multiple conditional, non-binding proposals received; Boards say the offer undervalues the business and continue to support the Axalta merger.
Reached a 50% cut in operational carbon vs 2018 baseline early through renewables, heat-pump conversions and site solar; Scope 3 reductions remain a 2030 ambition.
Shareholders to vote at Amsterdam EGM on Aug 5, 2026; merger closing expected end‑2026/early‑2027 if approved.
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The 8 with the most active projects, of 9 countries.
