AkzoNobel to Sell Southeast Asian Decorative Paints Unit to Nippon Paint for $1.35 Billion
AkzoNobel is set to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints business to Nippon Paint for approximately $1.35 billion. The deal covers operations in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Australia, and Papua New Guinea. Nippon Paint had previously sought to acquire AkzoNobel's entire decorative paints division but settled for this regional unit. The transaction, expected to complete by mid-2027, will strengthen Nippon Paint's presence in the region, while AkzoNobel retains its coatings and global services businesses.
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Sentiment was consistent across outlets (50–55/100), indicating broadly factual reporting rather than editorialising.
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economictimes broke this story on 5 Oct, 01:44 am. Other outlets followed.