UK's Rotork hits record high after agreeing to ABB takeover

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16/07/2026 08:18

** Shares of flow control firm Rotork ROR.L up 66% at 483p, hitting record high
** Stock top percentage gainer across the London Stock Exchange
** Swiss engineering group ABB ABBN.S agrees recommended cash acquisition of Rotork at 503p per share, valuing equity at ~£4.14 billion ($5.60 billion) and implying enterprise value of ~£4.08 bln
** Rotork board unanimously recommends deal 
** In 2026, stock has gained about 48.4%

($1 = 0.7388 pounds)

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