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title: "Weekly Recap: ABB 503p takeover bid and Vanguard 1%+ stake disclosure"
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description: "ABB has made a takeover bid for Rotork PLC's 9½% Cumulative Preference Shares at 503p per share, valuing the stake at approximately £4.1 billion. While RBC raised its target to match the offer price, it warned that the valuation remains high compared to peers. Concurrently, The Vanguard Group disclosed a stake exceeding 1% in Rotork, highlighting institutional interest surrounding the proposed acquisition."
datetime: "2026-08-10T05:15:25.000Z"
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# Weekly Recap: ABB 503p takeover bid and Vanguard 1%+ stake disclosure

ABB's 503p per-share offer values Rotork PLC 9 1/2 % Cum.Pref.Shs (LSE:ROR) at about £4.1bn even as RBC warns the bid leaves the pref at a high valuation versus peers; Vanguard disclosed a 1%+ stake in LSE:ROR, revealing institutional interest amid the takeover.

**Previous Week Recap**

-   **Abb Bids 503p Per Share**: ABB bids 503p per share to buy Rotork PLC 9½% Cum. Pref. Shs (ROR), valuing Rotork at ~£4.1bn. RBC cut rating to sector perform, raised target to 503p; notes high valuation vs peers. ShareCast
-   **Vanguard Discloses 1%+ Stake**: 05-Aug-2026: The Vanguard Group disclosed a 1%+ stake in Rotork PLC 9½% Cum. Pref. Shares (ROR); disclosure lists positions, no open-derivative details, no voting indemnities reported. EQS

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