# ABB is said to eye acquisitions after $5.4B robotics sale to SoftBank.

*robotics · news · 2025-10-08 · Seeking Alpha*

## Key points

- ABB sold its robotics division to SoftBank for $5.4 billion, exceeding analyst expectations.
- The sale gives ABB increased financial flexibility to pursue mergers and acquisitions.
- ABB is now targeting 1% to 2% annual sales growth mainly through dealmaking in electrification and automation.
- Analysts say the divestment enables ABB to focus on higher-margin and faster-growing markets.

ABB is said to eye acquisitions after $5.4B robotics sale to SoftBank Oct. 08, 2025 2:00 PM ETABB Ltd (ABBNY) Stock, LGRVF Stock, LGRDY StockBy: Rob Williams, SA News Editor Comments ABB (OTCPK:ABBNY) is signaling that it has the balance sheet strength and ambition to pursue acquisitions following the surprise decision to divest its robotics division to Japan’s SoftBank Group for nearly $5.4 billion, well above what analysts had anticipated, Bloomberg News reported Quick Insights The divestment has improved ABB's financial flexibility and allows it to shift from prioritizing profitability improvements to pursuing growth via mergers and acquisitions, especially in electrification and automation. ABB is targeting 1% to 2% annual sales growth via dealmaking, especially in the electrification and automation segments, as part of its strategy following the robotics divestment. Analysts generally welcome the sale, viewing it as exceeding expectations and enabling ABB to focus on higher-margin, faster-growing markets while possibly funding dividends, acquisitions, and share buybacks. Recommended For You More Trending News Related Stocks SymbolLast Price% Chg ABBNY ABBNY -- LGRVF LGRVF -- LGRDY LGRDY -- 1D 5D 1M 6M 1Y 5Y 10Y Trending Analysis Trending News

**Companies:** SoftBank Group, ABB
**Countries:** Japan, Switzerland

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