ABB announced on July 16, 2026, that it has agreed to acquire Rotork plc, a global provider of intelligent flow control solutions, through a recommended all-cash offer at 503 pence per Rotork share2. ABB described Rotork's mission-critical flow control and instrumentation solutions as highly complementary to its existing automation portfolio. Rotork is expected to add 3% to ABB's revenues with immediate accretion to Operational EBITA margin. ABB stated the transaction redeploys net cash proceeds from its Robotics divestment, with further headroom for additional M&A and continuation of share buybacks.
ABB to Acquire Rotork for 503 Pence Per Share in All-Cash Offer
ABB announced a recommended all-cash acquisition of Rotork plc at 503 pence per share, adding flow control solutions to its automation portfolio.