AkzoNobel and Axalta name future combined company Axanzo: AkzoNobel stock pre-market at EUR 59.18
Published on 10/16/2026 at 07:48 | Editorial responsibility: Rafael Müller, Editor-in-Chief AD HOC NEWSDates and transaction ahead
- AkzoNobel and Axalta announced the Axanzo name on October 15, 2026.
- AkzoNobel stock was at EUR 59.18 at 7:45 a.m. CEST on October 16, 2026 at Lang & Schwarz.
- The proposed merger is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary conditions.
AkzoNobel stock was at EUR 59.18 pre-market at Lang & Schwarz at 7:45 a.m. CEST on October 16, 2026. The quote showed a bid of EUR 59.04 and an ask of EUR 59.32. The further course from the Xetra open at 9:00 a.m. CEST is shown by the continuously updated real-time quote of AkzoNobel stock.
What matters today
The proposed merger between AkzoNobel and Axalta is expected to close in early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and customary closing conditions. The pre-market quote showed a bid of EUR 59.04 and an ask of EUR 59.32. The envisaged post-closing ticker symbol for the combined company is AXZ.
Planned name for combined company
AkzoNobel and Axalta announced on October 15, 2026, that Axanzo will be the name of the combined company following completion of their intended merger. The announcement said both companies will continue to operate independently until closing, which is expected in early 2027. The companies said the combined business would bring together around 100 brands across more than 160 countries. These details were published by GlobeNewswire.
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