Competition and Mkts - Merger Update: AkzoNobel / Axalta

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RNS Number : 4184C
  
Competition and Markets Authority
  
11 November 2026
  
 

		

			

				Merger SLC Decision: Anticipated merger between AkzoNobel N.V. and Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
			
			

				The CMA has decided, on the information currently available to it, the above merger may be expected to result in a substantial lessening of competition within a market or markets in the United Kingdom.
			
			

				The CMA is therefore considering whether to accept an undertaking under section 73 of the Enterprise Act 2002 (the Act) in lieu of a reference. Pursuant to section 73A(1) of the Act, the Parties have until 18 November 2026 to offer an undertaking to the CMA that might be accepted by the CMA under section 73(2) of the Act. If no such undertaking is offered, then the CMA will refer this Merger pursuant to sections 33(1) and 34ZA(2) of the Act:
			
			

				The text of this decision will be placed on the dedicated case page as soon as is reasonably practicable.
			
			

				In the event of media enquiries please email press@cma.gov.uk. 
			
			

				 
			
		
	
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