Swiss Deal Ledger Industrials

SoftBank Group → ABB Robotics

SoftBank agreed to buy ABB's robotics division, which ABB had planned to list as a separate company. China has since prohibited the deal for the business there.

Announced October 2025InboundPending

  • USD 5.375bn EVValue as disclosed
  • PendingEU cleared; China prohibited the deal for its business there, November 2026
  • InboundForeign buyer, Swiss target or seller
  • Oct 2025Announced

Where the deal standsAt risk

Announced Oct 2025Expected Q4 2026 (guidance before China's decision)

David BaburiHead of Research, Valstron
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BuyerSoftBank Group
TargetABB Robotics
SectorIndustrials
DirectionInbound (foreign buyer, swiss target or seller)
ValueUSD 5.375bn EV
AnnouncedOctober 2025
StatusPending
DetailEU cleared; China prohibited the deal for its business there, November 2026
Expected closingQ4 2026 (guidance before China's decision)
SourceSoftBank Group

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One of 5 industrials transactions on the Ledger. ABB is a party to 2 of the 24 transactions we track.

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