Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. (AXTA) company profile
Close on Nov 13, 2026Market cap $7.83BP/E 23.6Yield –
About Axalta Coating Systems
Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods, SIC 2851
Axalta Coating Systems Ltd. manufactures, markets, and distributes high-performance liquid and powder coatings, along with related color-matching tools, systems, and repair materials. The company operates through two main business segments: Performance Coatings and Mobility Coatings. Its Performance Coatings segment provides vehicle refinish coatings and industrial finishes for building materials, construction, energy, transportation equipment, and general metal fabrication. Mobility Coatings develops exterior finishes, primers, electrocoats, and specialized functional coatings for automotive and commercial vehicle manufacturers. Axalta supplies independent and multi-shop collision repair body shops, automotive dealership repair centers, industrial producers, and vehicle original equipment manufacturers.
The company distributes its products to customers in over 140 countries through direct sales organizations, company-owned stores, and an independent distribution network. Axalta operates manufacturing sites across nine countries, serves vehicle manufacturers across more than 200 assembly facilities worldwide, and maintains 48 global customer training centers. Global research and corporate headquarters are located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Summary of the business section of Axalta Coating Systems's latest annual report, written by StockData.
Company profile
Company
- Legal name
- Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
- Founded
- 2012
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, PA
- Address
- 1050 Constitution Avenue 19112
- Phone
- (855) 629-2582
- Website
- www.axaltacs.com
- Employees
- 12,300, Dec 31, 2025
- Industry
- Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels & Allied Prods
- Incorporated in
- D0
- Fiscal year ends
- December 31
- Auditor
- PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Stock & identifiers
- Ticker
- AXTA
- Exchange
- NYSE
- IPO date
- Nov 12, 2014
- Shares outstanding
- 214M, Oct 22, 2026
- Public float
- $7.55B, Jun 30, 2025
- Filer category
- Large accelerated filer
- SEC CIK
- 1616862
- CUSIP
- G0750C108
- FIGI
- BBG0060CPLJ5
- Share class FIGI
- BBG0060CPLK3
- LEI
- 529900AGLPA40GV6H619
- EIN
- 98-1073028
Executives and directors
Officers and directors who filed ownership reports (Forms 3, 4, 5) in the last two years
| Name | Position | Shares owned |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Villavarayan | CEO & President, Director | 242,496 |
| Amy Tufano | SVP & CHRO | 21,509 |
| Alex Tablin-Wolf | SVP, GC and Corp. Secretary | 26,283 |
| Carl Douglas Anderson II | SVP and CFO | 90,417 |
| Anthony Massey | VP, Finance & CAO | 45,702 |
| Troy D. Weaver | President, Global Refinish | 108,035 |
| Hadi Awada | President, Glbl Mob. Coatings | 58,902 |
| Timothy Earl Joseph Bowes | President, Glbl Ind. Coatings | 25,817 |
| Rakesh Sachdev | Director | 146,827 |
| Samuel L. Smolik | Director | 66,473 |
| Kevin M. Stein | Director | 50,950 |
| Tyrone Michael Jordan | Director | 29,114 |
| Jan Bertsch | Director | 21,074 |
| Mary Slagle Zappone | Director | 13,453 |
| Deborah J. Kissire | Director | 60,673 |
| William M. Cook | Director | 49,959 |
CEO pay and shareholder return
Pay versus performance table from the proxy statement
| Fiscal year | CEO total pay | CEO pay actually paid | Other executives (avg) | Value of $100 invested | Peer group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FY2025 | $9.55M | $6.05M | $2.34M | $113 | $142 |
| FY2024 | $9.82M | $10.77M | $2.65M | $120 | $138 |
| FY2023 | $9.69M | $11.81M | $3.30M | $119 | $143 |
| FY2022 Mr Bryant | $10.61M | $1.26M | $3.97M | $89 | $125 |
| FY2022 Mr Sachdev | $6.60M | $4.48M | $3.97M | $89 | $125 |
| FY2022 Mr.Sachdev | $6.60M | $4.48M | $3.97M | $89 | $125 |
“Actually paid” adjusts reported pay for changes in the value of equity awards. Shareholder return assumes $100 invested at the start of the measurement period, as disclosed by the company.
Executive compensation, fiscal 2025
Summary compensation table from the latest proxy statement
| Executive | Salary | Stock awards | Incentive pay | Other | Total | vs. prior year |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Villavarayan Chief Executive Officer and President | $1.10M | $7.39M | $973.39K | $88.78K | $9.55M | -3% |
| Carl D. Anderson II Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | $709.90K | $1.92M | $438.51K | $57.38K | $3.12M | -14% |
| Troy D. Weaver President, Global Refinish | $614.80K | $1.23M | $283.16K | $49.80K | $2.18M | -13% |
| Hadi H. Awada President, Global Mobility Coatings | $588.38K | $985.24K | $367.31K | $47.12K | $1.99M | -14% |
| Timothy Bowes President, Global Industrial Coatings | $588.13K | $1.14M | $332.91K | $32.94K | $2.09M | – |
Stock and option awards are grant-date fair values, not realized pay. “Other” includes pension value changes and all other compensation. Source proxy statement.
Employees
Headcount reported in annual reports
“As of December 31, 2025, we had approximately 12,300 team members, inclusive of team members added from recent acquisitions, with 25% of our team members based in the U.S.”
Corporate history
Events identified from SEC filings
| Date | Event | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Merger vote | Definitive merger proxy statement |
| Sep 15, 2021 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Jun 1, 2017 | Acquisition / sale | Completion of acquisition or disposition of assets (8-K Item 2.01) |
| Nov 7, 2014 | Listing | Registration of securities on an exchange (Form 8-A) |
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