AKZO NOBEL NV 
By September 30, 2011
Akzo Nobel NV (AkzoNobel) signed a new, ?1.8 billion five year multi-currency syndicated revolving credit facility to refinance its existing ?1.5 billion facility.
The transaction - which has two, one-year extension options - was very well supported by the company's relationship banks during syndication, causing the facility to close oversubscribed.
The facility underpins the company's strong credit and liquidity profile, and is intended for general corporate purposes. AkzoNobel is rated Baa1 by Moody's and BBB+ by Standard & Poor's.
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AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens, International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our 55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering Tomorrow's Answers Today(TM).
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