ABB to Buy GE's Industrial Solutions Unit for $2.6B

The video discusses a significant deal involving GE and ABB, highlighting the influence of activist investors and a new CEO. It explores how industrial companies are adapting to increased competition and technological advancements, such as automation and digitalization. The video also examines changes in the train industry, particularly the collaboration between French and German companies, and the impact of Chinese mergers on global competition.

What were the two main reasons mentioned for the long time taken for the deal?

How are GE and ABB responding to pressure from activist investors?

What changes are industrial companies making in their portfolios?

What impact did the merger between two Chinese companies have on competition in Europe and North America?

What was surprising about Siemens' conversations with the French rival?