ABB, SoftBank weigh China carve-out to salvage robotics deal - Bloomberg

ABB and SoftBank exploring a China carve-out to rescue their robotics deal signals a strategic pivot in navigating regulatory or market challenges within the region. For middle-market credit professionals, this move highlights the complexities of cross-border transactions and the potential need for structural adjustments to preserve deal value. It underscores the importance of flexibility in deal execution and the impact of geopolitical and regulatory environments on leveraged finance strategies in the robotics and technology sectors.