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AkzoNobel notes the recent comments in the media and confirms it has received multiple conditional and non-binding proposals from Nippon Paint Holdings Co. (“Nippon Paint”) regarding the potential acquisition of AkzoNobel’s Decorative Paints business (the “Proposal”) at an indicative enterprise valuation of €7.5 billion (on a cash-free and debt-free basis).

Continental is expanding its ContiTread portfolio with the introduction of the ContiTread HDL 5 EP, a next-generation long-haul drive retread engineered to deliver dependable performance, improved efficiency, and lower total cost per mile for fleet operations.

Philatron Wire and Cable officially announces the installation of its new state-of-the-art high-heat silicone wire and cable production line. This expansion includes the capability to manufacture specialized silicone tubing. The new line directly supports the rigorous demands of military and industrial sectors requiring extreme thermal and environmental resistance.

In April of this year, TROESTER Machinery, Ltd. made a significant ownership investment in SPADONE Machine, LLC, a renowned manufacturer of machinery for the tire, technical rubber goods, and recycling industries. This strategic partnership expands TROESTER’s product portfolio and strengthens its position as a comprehensive, single-source supplier to the global rubber and tire industry.

Falken has engineered a custom version of its AZENIS FK520 (NG0) tire for factory fit on the all-new Porsche Cayenne Electric. The new Original Equipment (OE) tire further strengthens FALKEN’s long-term collaboration with Porsche in the high-performance segment.

AkzoNobel has taken note of a presidential decree signed by the President of Russia placing the company’s Russian subsidiaries under temporary external administration.

Under temporary external administration, operational oversight is transferred to a designated external entity, while underlying ownership remains unchanged. AkzoNobel is currently reviewing the decree and assessing its implications. Russia represents less than 2% of AkzoNobel’s revenue and is not material to the company’s overall financial performance.

PPG announced that it has received a 2026 Green Chemistry Challenge Award from the American Chemical Society (ACS) Green Chemistry Institute. PPG was recognized in the Design of Safer Chemicals category for PPG SIGMAGLIDE® 2390 coating, a biocide-free, silicone-based fouling release technology that helps vessel owners and operators improve fuel efficiency, reduce emissions and avoid the release of antifoulants into marine environments.

okian Tyres will publish its Half Year Financial Report January−June 2026 on July 17, 2026, approximately at 1:00 p.m. EEST. After publication, the release will be available at company.nokiantyres.com/news-and-media/press-releases/.