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<li>AkzoNobel is closely examining the potential acquisition of BASF’s coatings division, valued at approximately EUR 6bn, according to three anonymous sources cited by Dutch financial daily Het Financieele Dagblad (“FD”).</li>
<li>Strategically, BASF’s automotive coatings and metal pretreatment operations would complement AkzoNobel’s existing industrial coatings business.</li>
<li>However, a significant hurdle remains: securing shareholder approval for such a major transaction, given AkzoNobel’s current market value of EUR 9.5bn and an adjusted leverage ratio of 2.8 times. </li>
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AkzoNobel is closely examining the potential acquisition of BASF’s coatings division, valued at approximately EUR 6bn, according to three anonymous sources cited by Dutch financial daily Het Financieele Dagblad (“FD”).
Strategically, BASF’s automotive coatings and metal pretreatment operations would complement AkzoNobel’s existing industrial coatings business.
However, a significant hurdle remains: securing shareholder approval for such a major transaction, given AkzoNobel’s current market value of EUR 9.5bn and an adjusted leverage ratio of 2.8 times. 


Equity Bottom-Up

<ul><li>In this edition: • AkzoNobel | to acquire Akzo Nobel India’s powder coatings business • Unilever | CEO Schumacher to leave the company unexpectedly; company reconfirms outlook • PostNL | main takeaways 4Q24 earnings call</li></ul>

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | to acquire Akzo Nobel India’s powder coatings business • Unilever | CEO Schumacher to leave the company unexpectedly; company reconfirms outlook • PostNL | main takeaways 4Q24 earnings call

What's News in Amsterdam - 25 February (AkzoNobel | Unilever | PostNL)

<ul><li>In this edition: • AkzoNobel | Berger Paints steps aside from the race for Akzo Nobel India • dsm-firmenich | to sell its stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance to Novonesis for EUR 1.5bn • Unilever | believed to be close to a deal on the acquisition of Wild</li></ul>

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | Berger Paints steps aside from the race for Akzo Nobel India • dsm-firmenich | to sell its stake in Feed Enzymes Alliance to Novonesis for EUR 1.5bn • Unilever | believed to be close to a deal on the acquisition of Wild

What's News in Amsterdam - 11 February (AkzoNobel | dsm-firmenich | Unilever)

<ul><li>In this edition: • AkzoNobel | 4Q24 shows a mixed picture; some bright spots ahead • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 and long-term outlook / record quarterly FCF • InPost | AliExpress survey shows Polish shoppers are looking for 'engaging experiences'</li></ul>

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | 4Q24 shows a mixed picture; some bright spots ahead • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 and long-term outlook / record quarterly FCF • InPost | AliExpress survey shows Polish shoppers are looking for 'engaging experiences'

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 29 January (AkzoNobel | ASML Holding | | InPost)

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<li>In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize | some additional remarks on the Delfood deal • AkzoNobel | Akzo Nobel India eyes ₹16,000 crore valuation as non-binding bids open • Philips | EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices • Unilever | divests German pasta sauces to Casalasco</li>
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In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize | some additional remarks on the Delfood deal • AkzoNobel | Akzo Nobel India eyes ₹16,000 crore valuation as non-binding bids open • Philips | EU threatens to curb access for makers of Chinese medical devices • Unilever | divests German pasta sauces to Casalasco


What's News in Amsterdam - 15 January (Hold Delhaize | AkzoNobel | Philips | Unilever)

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Akzo Nobel N.V. manufactures specialty chemicals. The Company offers decorative paints and coatings, surfactants, polymer, pulp and paper, bleaching and oxidizing, salt-chlorine, and other chemical products. Akzo Nobel serves customers worldwide.

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Strategically, BASF’s automotive coatings and metal pretreatment operations would complement AkzoNobel’s existing industrial coatings business.

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What's News in Amsterdam - 25 February (AkzoNobel | Unilever | PostNL)

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | to acquire Akzo Nobel India’s powder coatings business • Unilever | CEO Schumacher to leave the company...

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What's News in Amsterdam - 11 February (AkzoNobel | dsm-firmenich | Unilever)

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | Berger Paints steps aside from the race for Akzo Nobel India • dsm-firmenich | to sell its stake in Feed Enzymes...

The IDEA!

What's New(s) in Amsterdam - 29 January (AkzoNobel | ASML Holding | | InPost)

In this edition: • AkzoNobel | 4Q24 shows a mixed picture; some bright spots ahead • ASML Holding | reiterates FY25 and long-term outlook /...

The IDEA!

What's News in Amsterdam - 15 January (Hold Delhaize | AkzoNobel | Philips | Unilever)

In this edition: • Ahold Delhaize | some additional remarks on the Delfood deal • AkzoNobel | Akzo Nobel India eyes ₹16,000 crore valuation as...

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