Research insight: SoftBank's US$5.4B ABB deal highlights Europe's industrial robotics pullback

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By Sherri WangNov 13, 2025, 6:33 pm105 pts
SoftBank Group's agreement to acquire the robotics division of Switzerland's ABB for approximately US$5.4 billion is a significant strategic move. The deal highlights Japan's increasing dominance in industrial automation and simultaneously marks a substantial withdrawal for Europe from the rapidly evolving,…

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