Signal

Sources: China has told SoftBank it will not allow the $5.4B acquisition of ABB's robotics division to go ahead; China is the division's biggest market

First reported by Ft · 1h ago

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Why you might care

A major market has blocked a significant acquisition, changing deal prospects.

What happened

China has blocked SoftBank Group Corp.'s $5.4 billion deal to acquire ABB Ltd.'s robots unit, as China is the division's biggest market.

What it means

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China's decision to block the SoftBank acquisition of ABB's robotics division impacts a key market. This move may signal future regulatory scrutiny for cross-border tech deals involving China.

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Funding Robotics

Sources: China has told SoftBank it will not allow the $5.4B acquisition of ABB's robotics division to go ahead; China is the division's biggest market

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