AkzoNobel to sell Southeast Asia decorative paints business for $1.35 billion
AkzoNobel has agreed to sell its Southeast Asian decorative paints operations to Nippon Paint for $1.35 billion, marking the conclusion of a strategic review of its Asian portfolio. The transaction includes businesses in Vietnam, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, and Papua New Guinea. The deal is expected to strengthen Nippon Paint's position in one of Asia’s fastest-growing markets while allowing AkzoNobel to focus on higher-margin industrial segments.
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