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PPG10-K: Competitor named

PPG names Sherwin-Williams, Akzo Nobel, and BASF as key global competitors.

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What happened

PPG operates in a highly competitive industry and explicitly names key rivals across its business segments, including The Sherwin-Williams Company, Akzo Nobel, BASF, Axalta, and 3M. This intense pressure necessitates continuous innovation and operational efficiency to maintain market position.

Source

SEC EDGARFeb 19, 2026

Annual report (Form 10-K)

PPG 10-K for FY2025

Filing excerpt

Global Competitors Akzo Nobel N.V., Hempel A/S, Nippon Paint, the Jotun Group, The Sherwin-Williams Company

sec.gov/Archives/edgar/data/79879/000007987926000046/ppg-20251231.htmRead the full source

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10-K: Competitor named

What this signalsFilings often name leadership changes, deals and spending plans.

Period
FY2025
Fiscal year end
12/31
Filed
Feb 19, 2026

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Details

CIK
79879
Accession number
0000079879-26-000046
Filing year
2026
Why it matters
Competitive intelligence
Signal category
Market

Topics and mentions

Competitors

  • Akzo Nobel N.V.
  • Hempel A/S
  • Nippon Paint
  • the Jotun Group
  • The Sherwin-Williams Company
  • Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.
  • BASF Corporation
  • Kansai Paints

Extraction

Confidence
High
Relevance
90%
Sentiment
Negative
Detected
Feb 24, 2026
signal_type
sec-10k
signal_subtype
competitorNamed

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  "signal_type": "sec-10k",
  "signal_subtype": "competitorNamed",
  "detected_at": "2026-02-24T09:28:49.089+00:00",
  "company": {
    "name": "PPG",
    "domain": "ppg.com"
  },
  "data": {
    "detail": "PPG operates in a highly competitive industry and explicitly names key rivals across its business segments, including The Sherwin-Williams Company, Akzo Nobel, BASF, Axalta, and 3M. This intense pressure necessitates continuous innovation and operational efficiency to maintain market position.",
    "summary": "PPG names Sherwin-Williams, Akzo Nobel, and BASF as key global competitors.",
    "excerpts": "Global Competitors Akzo Nobel N.V., Hempel A/S, Nippon Paint, the Jotun Group, The Sherwin-Williams Company",
    "relevance": 0.9,
    "sentiment": "negative",
    "confidence": "high",
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    "filing_date": "2026-02-19",
    "filing_year": 2026,
    "fiscal_year_end": "12/31",
    "sales_relevance": "Competitive intelligence",
    "signal_category": "market",
    "competitors_mentioned": [
      "Akzo Nobel N.V.",
      "Hempel A/S",
      "Nippon Paint",
      "the Jotun Group",
      "The Sherwin-Williams Company",
      "Axalta Coating Systems Ltd.",
      "BASF Corporation",
      "Kansai Paints"
    ]
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