# AkzoNobel Begins Buyer Search for European Refinishing Business

> AkzoNobel starts buyer search for European vehicle refinishing business to meet merger regulatory requirements.
- Title: AkzoNobel Begins Buyer Search for European Refinishing…
- Summary: AkzoNobel starts buyer search for European vehicle refinishing business to meet merger regulatory requirements. AkzoNobel began contacting potential buyers…
- Keywords: akzonobel, axalta, vehicle refinishing, merger, regulatory requirements, european commission, crypto, finance, Begins, Buyer, Search, European
- Source: TokenPost — https://tokenpost.com/news/business/37236
- Published: 2026-10-22T00:41:53+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: akzonobel, axalta, vehicle refinishing, merger, regulatory requirements, european commission, crypto, finance
## AkzoNobel starts buyer search
AkzoNobel began contacting potential buyers for its European vehicle refinishing business to meet regulatory requirements for its proposed merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
## Regulatory review ongoing
The European Commission’s review remained ongoing in Phase I with a provisional decision deadline of November 6, 2023.
## Merger timeline updated
The merger target was moved from late 2026 to early 2027, subject to regulatory approvals and closing conditions.
## Key takeaway

AkzoNobel began contacting potential buyers for its European vehicle refinishing business to meet regulatory requirements for its proposed merger with Axalta Coating Systems.