Credit rating and bonds

AkzoNobel is committed to maintaining a strong investment grade rating. Regular review meetings are held between rating agencies and AkzoNobel senior management. See the table below for the present rating and outlook.

Rating agency

Long-term rating

Outlook

1

Rating affirmed on November 22, 2017.

2

Rating affirmed on October 20, 2017.

Moody’s1

Baa1

Stable

Standard & Poor’s2

A-

Negative

Bonds

On November 6, 2017, a €500 million floating rate note (FRN) was launched with a maturity date of November 8, 2019. No bonds were repaid during the year. The next bond, a 4% €800 million bond, matures on December 17, 2018.

Debt maturity1

in € millions (nominal amounts)

AkzoNobel on the capital markets – Bonds – Debt maturity (bar chart)

1 At the end of 2017.

For further information please visit our website: akzonobel.com/investors