Axalta Coating Systems — Apr 30, 2026 release

“We remain focused on driving operational efficiencies, executing our strategic initiatives, and positioning the company for success ahead of the proposed merger of equals with AkzoNobel.” Second Quarter and Updated Full Year 2026 Outlook (in millions, except %’s and per share data) Projection Item Q2 2026 FY 2026 Net Sales (YoY % growth) ~FLAT LSD% Adjusted EBITDA $280 - $290 $1,140 - $1,170 Adjusted Diluted EPS ~$0.65 $2.55 - $2.70 Free Cash Flow >$500 Depreciation and Amortization $305 Tax Rate, As Adjusted ~24% Diluted Shares Outstanding ~215 Interest Expense ~$150 Capital Expenditures $180 - $200 LSD = low single digit percentage Axalta does not provide a reconciliation for non-GAAP estimates for Adjusted EBITDA, Adjusted Diluted EPS, Free Cash Flow or tax rate, as adjusted, on a forward-looking basis because the information necessary to calculate a meaningful or accurate estimation of reconciling items is not available without unreasonable effort. See “Non-GAAP Financial Measures” for more information. Conference Call Information As previously announced, Axalta will hold a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2026 financial results on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at 8:00 a.m. ET. A live webcast of the conference call will be available online at www.axalta.com/investorcall . A replay of the webcast will be posted shortly after the call and will remain accessible through April 30, 2027. The dial-in phone number for the conference call is 1-800-579-2543 and the conference ID is AXALTA. For those unable to participate,