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Akzo Nobel is a global company headquartered in Amsterdam, Netherlands, specializing in the production of paints and coatings. Its core business operations include decorative paints and performance coatings, serving industries such as automotive, construction, and consumer goods. The company has a significant international presence, operating in numerous countries around the world. Akzo Nobel is known for its strong commitment to innovation and sustainability, aiming to create high-performance products with a reduced environmental impact. With a history dating back to 1792, Akzo Nobel has built a reputation for quality and reliability in its product offerings.

BHP is a global diversified miner mainly supplying iron ore and copper. The merger of BHP Limited and Billiton PLC created the present-day BHP Group. The dual-listed structure from the 2001 BHP and Billiton merger was collapsed in 2022. Major assets include Pilbara iron ore and Escondida copper. Onshore US oil and gas assets were sold in 2018, and the remaining petroleum assets were spun off and merged with Woodside in 2022, with BHP vesting the Woodside shares it received to BHP shareholders. It purchased copper miner Oz Minerals in fiscal 2023 and half of the Vicuña copper joint venture in fiscal 2025. It is entering the potash market through the development of its Jansen project in Canada. However, due to low prices, BHP placed its nickel business on care and maintenance in 2024.