AkzoNobel N.V. (OTCMKTS:AKZOY) and Axalta Coating Systems (NYSE:AXTA) announced this afternoon that they have ended their discussion into a possible merger without an agreement to combine the companies.
On October 30, both AkzoNobel and Axalta confirmed they were engaged in discussions into a possible “merger of equals” of the two global coatings companies.
According to AkzoNobel it continues to focus on its strategy of accelerating sustainable growth and profitability through the creation of two focused, high-performing businesses and remains committed to its 2020 financial guidance (15% ROS and >25% ROI). The company confirmed that the separation of the its Specialty