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AkzoNobel (AKZOY) has repurchased 185,263 shares between February 1-5, 2021, at an average price of €85.75, totaling €15.89 million. This buyback is part of a larger program intended to reach €300 million, with a total of 1,686,507 shares repurchased for €147.42 million to date. The completion of this program is expected by mid-2021, with shares set to be canceled post-repurchase. The program is managed by a third party and complies with relevant regulations.
On February 8, 2021, AkzoNobel (AKZOY) announced its decision to withdraw from the acquisition of Tikkurila, initially proposed at €31.25 per share. This decision follows a competing higher offer for Tikkurila. CEO Thierry Vanlancker emphasized that the acquisition no longer meets their criteria for superior value creation, aligning with AkzoNobel's focus on growth and capital discipline. The company will continue with its €300 million share buyback program and aims for a target leverage ratio of 1-2x net debt/EBITDA.