HALISTER: PPG to Withdraw Proposal to Buy Akzo Nobel

PPG to Withdraw Proposal to Buy Akzo Nobel

(Bloomberg) -- PPG says it will not pursue a public offer for all the issued and outstanding shares of Akzo Nobel, according to statement on Thursday.
  • PPG says made final decision today after “careful consideration, including the stakeholder interests of both companies”
  • “We were hopeful throughout this process that Akzo Nobel’s boards would see merits of our compelling proposal to combine our two great companies and create significant shareholder value and a more sustainable business for the future,” said PPG CEO Michael McGarry
  • PPG made final attempt for engagement late last week and through a letter to Akzo Nobel
    • Letter included offer to negotiate a nominal price increase as part of an agreed transaction: PPG
    • Akzo Nobel did not respond to “our call or letter” 
  • NOTE: PPG Faces June 1 Deadline on Akzo Bid After Extension Denied 
  • Link to Statement:Link

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AKZA NA (Akzo Nobel NV)
PPG US (PPG Industries Inc)

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