MAY 27·prnewswire.com▲
Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams confirm Joint Proposal to acquire AkzoNobel
Nippon Paint Group and Sherwin-Williams confirmed a joint proposal to acquire AkzoNobel, submitted April 29, 2026 after an April 16 offer. The proposal would split AkzoNobel’s Deco business to Nippon Paint and Coatings to Sherwin-Williams, with no financing conditions. AkzoNobel’s boards rejected it; the firms are considering next steps.
MAY 23·MarketBeat▲
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC Purchases 68,603 Shares of The Sherwin-Williams Company $SHW
Mizuho Markets Americas LLC significantly increased its stake in The Sherwin-Williams Company (SHW) during the fourth quarter, purchasing 68,603 additional shares to bring its total holdings to 69,432 shares, valued at approximately $22.5 million. This coincides with Sherwin-Williams reporting strong quarterly results, beating EPS projections and revenue estimates with a 6.9% year-over-year increase. Despite some analyst price target adjustments, the consensus rating remains a "Moderate Buy" with an average price target of $375.33, and the company has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.80 per share.