The Sherwin-Williams Company (NYSE: SHW) has agreed to acquire The Valspar Corporation (NYSE: VAL) for $11.3 billion.
The acquisition accelerates Sherwin-Williams growth strategy by expanding its global platform in Asia-Pacific and EMEA, and also adds new capabilities in the packaging and coil segments.
The combined company would have pro forma 2015 sales of $15.6 billion and 58,000 employees.