IN BRIEF: Rotork shareholders approve GBP4.1 billion ABB merger

ABB Ltd - Zurich-based electrical engineering firm - and Rotork PLC - Bath, England-based provider of flow control solutions - Rotork shareholders approve ABB's recommended acquisition of the company. In July, the FTSE 250-listing agreed a £4.14 billion cash takeover for 506 pence per share in cash. The deal is expected to complete in the first half of 2027.

ABB current share price: CHF77.22

12-month change: up 44%

Rotork current share price: 484.20 pence

12-month change: up 42%

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