ABB divests Robotics business to SoftBank

ABB signed a divestment agreement to sell its Robotics business to SoftBank. The transaction is expected to generate approximately $4.8 billion in net cash proceeds, which will help finance the Rotork acquisition.

“In addition, the signed divestment of ABB’s Robotics business to SoftBank is expected to deliver approximately $4.8 billion of net cash proceeds at closing targeted for the second half of 2026, further strengthening ABB’s liquidity.”

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