SoftBank signs definitive agreement to acquire ABB Robotics
SoftBank Group signed a definitive agreement to acquire ABB's Robotics business for USD 5.375 billion. Closing remains pending and is expected in the second half of 2026 subject to approvals and customary conditions.
Evidence notes
- The definitive agreement values ABB Robotics at USD 5.375 billion.
- SoftBank expects to acquire all shares of a new holding company created through ABB's carve-out of the Robotics business.
- ABB's Q2 2026 filing says closing is expected in the second half of 2026, subject to regulatory approvals, customary closing conditions and legal-entity reorganizations.
Company context
Japanese multinational holding company focused on technology investment through its Vision Fund and direct ownership of AI, telecom, and robotics assets.