ABB announced that it will propose a full spinoff of its Robotics division at its 2026 Annual General Meeting, aiming to launch the unit as an independent publicly traded company in the second quarter of 2026.
Peter Voser, Chairman of ABB Group, stated that the spin-off will unlock the potential of both entities to create customer value, drive growth, and attract talent. “A more focused governance and capital allocation structure will benefit both companies,” he added. ABB CEO Björn Rosengren emphasized that the Robotics business has limited synergies with other ABB units and operates in distinct markets with unique demand characteristics. The separation, he noted, will enhance value creation for both ABB and the Robotics division.
ABB Robotics, a technology leader in automation, provides intelligent solutions to improve productivity, flexibility, and process efficiency for global clients. In 2024, the division generated $2.3 billion in revenue, accounting for 7% of ABB Group’s total revenue, with an operating EBITA margin of 12.1%. Post-spinoff, the new company will debut with a robust capital structure, strong investment-grade positioning, stable cash flows, and localized production footprints.
If approved by shareholders, the spinoff will be executed via a share distribution. ABB Ltd. shareholders will receive shares in the new entity (provisionally named “ABB Robotics”) as an in-kind dividend, proportionate to their existing holdings.
