Mergers & AcquisitionsMedium•9 November 2026•
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ABB and SoftBank Weigh China Carve-out to Salvage Robotics Deal
Key Facts
1ABB and SoftBank are considering carving out their Chinese operations to secure regulatory approval for a robotics deal.
ABB and SoftBank are considering carving out their Chinese operations to secure regulatory approval for a robotics deal. Bloomberg reported that the two companies are exploring this strategic move to salvage a joint transaction that is currently facing regulatory hurdles.
The move is intended to mitigate geopolitical and regulatory concerns regarding technology transfer and market dominance in China. ABBNY closed at $81.28 on November 6, 2026, while SFTBY closed at $11.47 on the same date.
China is scheduled to release its Balance of Trade and Exports data on November 10, 2026, which may provide further context for the trade and business environment in which the companies' Chinese units operate.