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SoftBank to acquire ABB's robotics unit for $5.4 billion · Endata

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Mar 2, 2021ACQUISITION

SoftBank to acquire ABB's robotics unit for $5.4 billion

SoftBank Group will acquire ABB's industrial robotics unit for about USD 5.4 billion, strengthening its AI and automation strategy. The unit employs over 7,000 and supplies BMW and others. ABB plans to focus on electrification after the sale, due to close in 2026.

Value

$5.40B

Status

Announced

Productsindustrial robotics

CompaniesABB target SoftBank Group acquirer

Sectors#Automation and Robotics

“SoftBank Group will acquire ABB’s industrial robotics unit for about USD 5.4 billion, strengthening its AI and automation strategy.”kr-asia.com

1 source
kr-asia.comABB sells robotics arm to SoftBankMar 2, 2021

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