ABB to divest Robotics division to SoftBank Group

ABB Ltd / Key word(s): Disposal ABB to divest Robotics division to SoftBank Group 08-Oct-2025 / 07:25 CET/CEST Release of an ad hoc announcement pursuant to Art. 53 LR The issuer is solely responsible for the content of this announcement. ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, OCTOBER 8, 2025

 

• Strong customer value proposition by combining ABB Robotics’ leading technology and industry expertise with SoftBank’s state-of-the-art capabilities in AI, robotics and next-generation computing

• Divestment for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion reflects long-term strengths of the robotics business and creates immediate value for ABB shareholders

• ABB to deploy divestment proceeds in line with its capital allocation principles

Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange

ABB today announced it has signed an agreement to divest its Robotics division to SoftBank Group Corp. (TSE: 9984, “SoftBank Group”) for an enterprise value of $5.375 billion and not pursue its earlier intention to spin-off the business as a separately listed company. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and further customary closing conditions and is expected to close in mid-to-late 2026.

Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB, said: “SoftBank’s offer has been carefully evaluated by the Board and Executive Committee and compared with our original intention for a spin-off. It reflects the long-term strengths of the division, and the divestment will create immediate value to ABB shareholders. ABB will use the proceeds from the transaction in line with its well-established capital allocation principles. Our ambitions for ABB are unchanged and we will continue to focus on our long-term strategy, building on our leading positions in electrification and automation.”