Business/press release/2026-10-04

AkzoNobel sells Southeast Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion

AkzoNobel has agreed to sell its Southeast Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion. The deal, initially reported as nearing completion, was subsequently confirmed with the specified price. Following the announcement of the acquisition, Nippon Paint's shares experienced a rise.

3 articles from 1 outlet covered this story. The underlying claim is sourced from a press release.

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1 outlet covered “AkzoNobel sells Southeast Asia paints business to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion”. All of them report the following:

  • AkzoNobel selling Southeast Asia paints business
  • Nippon Paint acquiring the business
  • Deal value of $1.35 billion
  • Nippon Paint shares rose

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All 3 articles found on this story, grouped by the stance of the piece. Every link goes to the original publisher.

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AkzoNobel nears sale of south-east Asian paints unit to Nippon Paint - reportInvesting.com — Stock Market News · financial press

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