AkzoNobel Sells SE Asia Decorative Paints to Nippon Paint for $1.35B
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Summary
AkzoNobel agreed to sell its Decorative Paints business in seven Southeast Asian countries to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion, concluding its Asia portfolio review and generating about $1 billion in net cash proceeds.
Key Events · M&A and Partnerships · AKZOF
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SE Asia Decorative Paints Divestiture
A binding agreement has been reached to sell the Decorative Paints business in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Papua New Guinea, and Australia to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion enterprise value.
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Net Proceeds and Valuation
Net cash proceeds are expected at approximately $1 billion (€0.9 billion) after taxes and minority partners, representing an EV/FY25 EBITDA multiple of 21x.
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Portfolio Review Conclusion
This marks the conclusion of AkzoNobel's Decorative Paints portfolio review in Asia, following earlier divestments in India and Pakistan.
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Closing Timeline
The Indonesia business is expected to close separately in late 2026; remaining transactions are expected to complete in mid-2027, subject to regulatory approvals.
Analysis · AKZOF · Industrial Applications And Services
A $1.35 billion deal with Nippon Paint marks AkzoNobel's exit from its Decorative Paints business across seven Southeast Asian countries. The sale concludes the company's Asia portfolio review and is expected to generate roughly $1 billion in net cash proceeds after taxes and minority partners. This major strategic divestiture sharpens AkzoNobel's focus on its Coatings business and the pending Axalta merger, while providing substantial liquidity. The 21x EV/EBITDA multiple suggests a strong price for the assets.
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