AkzoNobel shareholders backed Axalta merger plan at extraordinary meeting
Reuters2026/08/05 14:43- Akzo Nobel shareholders at an Extraordinary General Meeting held today backed the proposed all-share merger with Axalta.
- Shareholders adopted the merger resolution, clearing the transaction to proceed to closing steps.
- They also endorsed amendments to the articles of association tied to the transaction.
- A separate resolution authorizing share issuance for the merger was carried.
- The deal was not completed; closing remains subject to required approvals and customary conditions, with completion targeted for late 2026 or early 2027.
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