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Akzo Nobel N.V. M&A Activity 2017

Oct 30, 2017

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30 oktober 2017

AkzoNobel bevestigt constructieve gesprekken met Axalta over mogelijke fusie

Akzo Nobel N.V. (AKZA; AKZOY)

Naar aanleiding van marktgeruchten, maakt AkzoNobel vandaag bekend constructieve gesprekken te voeren over een fusie van AkzoNobel's Paints en Coatings bedrijf met Axalta. Hiermee wordt een leidende, wereldwijd opererende verf- en coatingsonderneming gecreëerd door middel van een fusie van gelijken.

AkzoNobel bevestigt dat de afsplitsing van Specialty Chemicals, inclusief de uitkering aan aandeelhouders van een groot deel van de netto-opbrengsten daarvan, op schema blijft liggen voor april 2018 en niet wordt beïnvloed door deze gesprekken.

Dit is een openbare aankondiging van Akzo Nobel N.V. ingevolge artikel 17, paragraaf 1 van de Europese Marktmisbruik Verordening (596/2014). Deze openbare aankondiging bevat geen bod, of een uitnodiging tot het doen van een bod, voor het kopen of aanbieden van effecten.


About AkzoNobel

AkzoNobel creates everyday essentials to make people's lives more liveable and inspiring. As a leading global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals, we supply essential ingredients, essential protection and essential color to industries and consumers worldwide. Backed by a pioneering heritage, our innovative products and sustainable technologies are designed to meet the growing demands of our fast-changing planet, while making life easier. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we have approximately 46,000 people in around 80 countries, while our portfolio includes well-known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International, Interpon and Eka. Consistently ranked as a leader in sustainability, we are dedicated to energizing cities and communities while creating a protected, colorful world where life is improved by what we do.

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Safe Harbor Statement

This press release contains statements which address key issues such as AkzoNobel's potential merger of equals transaction and the separation of its Specialty Chemicals business. Such statements should be carefully considered, and it should be understood that many factors could cause forecasted and actual results to differ from these statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, price fluctuations, currency fluctuations, developments in raw material and personnel costs, pensions, physical and environmental risks, legal issues, and legislative, fiscal, and other regulatory measures. Stated competitive positions are based on management estimates supported by information provided by specialized external agencies. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risk factors affecting our business please see our latest annual report, a copy of which can be found on our website: www.akzonobel.com.

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