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Mergers & AcquisitionsMediumUpdated•Originally published 5 November 2026•Updated 5 November 2026•
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China Blocks SoftBank's $5.4 Billion Acquisition of ABB Robotics Division

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1Chinese authorities have blocked SoftBank Group's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division.

Chinese authorities have blocked SoftBank Group's $5.4 billion acquisition of ABB's robotics division. Reuters reported that regulators halted the deal, likely due to strategic concerns over robotics technology and cross-border acquisitions involving sensitive industrial assets.

SFTBY closed at $13.05 on November 4, 2026, while ABBNY closed at $86.58 on the same date. The regulatory block follows mixed economic signals from China, where the Manufacturing PMI was reported at 49.3 on October 31, 2026, while the Caixin Manufacturing PMI reached 52 on November 2, 2026.

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    Update: China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) officially notified SoftBank of the block on November 5, 2026. The company is currently assessing the viability of submitting a fresh application for regulatory approval.

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