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schema_version: "secwatch.filing_event.v1"
accession: "0001193125-26-242917"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AXTA"
cik: "0001616862"
company_name: "Axalta Coating Systems Ltd."
filed_at: "2026-05-28T10:16:37+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-28T10:20:49.970019+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
sentiment: "neutral"
materiality_score: 0.65
calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
confidence: "high"
source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Axalta amends AkzoNobel merger to add second sub for tax integration

## Summary
- Amendment dated May 27, 2026 adds AkzoNobel Sub 2 as intermediate holding company for tax optimization.
- No change to merger consideration or tax consequences for Axalta shareholders.
- Board nomination process revised: up to 3 independent directors may be appointed after EGM materials publication.
- All other terms of the original November 18, 2025 Merger Agreement remain in full force.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001193125-26-242917
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AXTA
- cik: 0001616862
- company_name: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
- filed_at: 2026-05-28T10:16:37+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: neutral
- materiality_score: 0.65
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.65
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 1.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000119312526242917/0001193125-26-242917-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000119312526242917/d140814d8k.htm

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