RealFeedApp 5.375 billion ABB Robotics sale faces security concerns
Chinese regulators rejected the $5.375 billion deal due to security concerns over technology and data transfers. The planned 2026 closing faces significant hurdles.
- Field
- robotics
- What they did
- China has blocked SoftBank from buying ABB Robotics' business in China due to security concerns about technology and data transfers.
- Why it matters
- This $5.375 billion deal was expected to close in 2026, and China is the largest market for ABB Robotics, employing over 12,700 people there.
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