ABB announces acquisition of Rotork for $5.5 billion

ABB has agreed to acquire Rotork plc in an all-cash transaction valued at approximately $5.5 billion. The deal is expected to close in the first half of 2027 and aims to expand ABB's automation portfolio with Rotork's flow control solutions.

“ABB Ltd (“ABB”) announces that it has agreed with Rotork plc (“Rotork”), a well-established global provider of mission-critical intelligent flow control solutions and a leading independent manufacturer of electric actuators, the terms of a recommended cash offer for the entire issued and to be issued share capital of Rotork.”

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