• The European Commission granted conditional approval for the proposed merger of AkzoNobel and Axalta.
• AkzoNobel will divest its European vehicle refinish business to address competition concerns.
• Closing is expected in early 2027, subject to pending regulatory approvals.
• The combined coatings company will have approximately $17 billion in revenue.

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