Why Axalta Coating Systems Ltd's Shares Plunged 22% Today

Why Axalta Coating Systems Ltd's Shares Plunged 22% Today

Shares of Axalta Coating Systems Ltd (NYSE: AXTA) plunged as much as 22% in trading Thursday after rejecting a buyout offer from Nippon Paint. Shares were down 16.2% at 3:05 p.m. EST Thursday and showed no signs of recovery late in the day.

According to Reuters, the latest offer from Nippon Paint was for $37 per share in cash, a price Axalta's management didn't think was enough to complete a buyout. The bid would have valued the company at $9.1 billion.

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