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accession: "0001616862-24-000048"
form_type: "8-K"
ticker: "AXTA"
cik: "0001616862"
company_name: "Axalta Coating Systems Ltd."
filed_at: "2024-07-02T23:59:59+00:00"
generated_at: "2026-05-31T23:46:39.357546+00:00"
event_type: "m_and_a"
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source: SEC EDGAR
---

# Axalta completes acquisition of The CoverFlexx Group from Transtar

## Summary
- Acquisition of automotive refinish coatings maker CoverFlexx, focused on economy customers in North America.
- CEO Chris Villavarayan says deal advances key priority of investing in Refinish growth.
- CoverFlexx has manufacturing sites in Brighton, MI and Milton, Ontario.
- Brands include Transtar Autobody Technologies, Pro-Form, and Aftermkt Armor.

## SEC filing metadata
- accession: 0001616862-24-000048
- form_type: 8-K
- ticker: AXTA
- cik: 0001616862
- company_name: Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
- filed_at: 2024-07-02T23:59:59+00:00
- event_type: m_and_a
- sentiment: positive
- materiality_score: 0.6
- calibrated_materiality_score: 0.6
- confidence: high
- sec_items: 7.01, 9.01
- EDGAR index: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000161686224000048/0001616862-24-000048-index.htm
- EDGAR primary document: https://www.sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/1616862/000161686224000048/axta-20240702.htm

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