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Axalta to Hold Special Meeting of Stockholders on Proposed Merger with AkzoNobel on August 5, 2026

Completion of the Merger remains subject to approval by Axalta and AkzoNobel shareholders, receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. announced that the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission declared effective the registration statement on Form F-4 filed by Akzo Nobel N.V. in connection with the proposed all-share merger of equals between Axalta and AkzoNobel.

Axalta has filed a definitive proxy statement and has scheduled a Special Meeting of Stockholders to be held at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, August 5, 2026. The definitive proxy statement contains further details regarding the Merger and the matters to be considered by Axalta stockholders.

Completion of the Merger remains subject to approval by Axalta and AkzoNobel shareholders, receipt of required regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions. Subject to satisfaction of those conditions, completion of the Merger is expected to occur at the end of 2026 or beginning of 2027.

The definitive proxy statement and other relevant materials are available on Axalta’s investor relations website.

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