🟢 Akzo Nobel Surges 4.6% as Nippon Paint Makes €7.5 Billion Offer for Decorative Paints Unit

Akzo Nobel is trading 4.6% up today at €60.06 following news that Nippon Paint Holdings has submitted a conditional, non-binding proposal to acquire Akzo Nobel's Decorative Paints business.

• The offer values the Decorative Paints unit at €7.5 billion.
• Akzo Nobel confirmed receipt of the offer, which was widely reported on July 13, 2026.