# ABB acquires 93% stake in BrightLoop

ABB has agreed to acquire a 93% controlling interest in BrightLoop, a French power electronics company, to strengthen its electrification offerings for industrial mobility and marine propulsion. The remaining 7% stake will be acquired in 2028. The deal is expected to close in Q3 2025.

- Type: Acquisition
- Announced: 2025-05-21
- Where: Paris, France
- Status: announced
- Products: DC/DC converters, power electronics
- Sectors: [Automation and Robotics](https://endata.com/sectors/automation-robotics.md), [Electrical Equipment](https://endata.com/sectors/electrical-equipment.md)

## Companies

- [ABB](https://endata.com/companies/1547.md) (acquirer)
- [BrightLoop](https://endata.com/companies/84880.md) (target)

## Sources

- [investmets.com](https://www.investmets.com/brightloop-adds-to-abb-mobility-plan/), 2025-05-21: "BrightLoop's management team will remain a key part of the business and will be critical to its success under ABB's ownership."
- [marineindustrynews.co.uk](https://marineindustrynews.co.uk/abb-acquires-brightloop-to-broaden-marine-electrification/), 2025-05-21: "This acquisition is a strategic leap forward in our mission to help transport industries operate leaner and cleaner."
- [electrive.com](https://www.electrive.com/2025/05/22/abb-acquires-power-electronics-firm-brightloop/), 2025-05-22: "This acquisition is a strategic leap forward in our mission to accelerate electrification in industrial mobility and marine propulsion"
- [engtechnica.com](https://engtechnica.com/abb-expands-electrification-portfolio-with-brightloop-deal/), 2025-05-27: "ABB has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop, a French company specializing in advanced power electronics."
- [oemoffhighway.com](https://www.oemoffhighway.com/electronics/article/22944415/abb-group-abb-to-acquire-brightloop-expanding-offhighway-vehicle-and-marine-electrification-business), 2025-06-27: "ABB has announced it has signed an agreement to acquire BrightLoop to accelerate its electrification strategy in industrial mobility and marine propulsion."

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