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ABB Acquires Rotork for $5.5 Billion in Historic Deal

On July 16, 2026, ABB announced a cash offer to acquire UK-based Rotork at 503 pence per share, totaling approximately $5.5 billion. This acquisition marks ABB's largest merger to date, despite analysts questioning the high price, with an EV/EBITDA ratio of about 19.5, significantly above the indust...

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