Hyundai Motor Group Acquires 100% Stake in Boston Dynamics to Boost Robotics Competitiveness

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    "title": "Hyundai Motor Group Acquires 100% Stake in Boston Dynamics to Boost Robotics Competitiveness - news.sbs.co.kr",
    "excerpt": "▲ Atlas performing a Harry Kane celebration Hyundai Motor Group is accelerating its physical AI competitiveness by securing a 100% stake in its robotics subsidiary, Boston Dynamics. Hyundai Motor Group announced today (July 16) that it has exercised its put option (the right to demand the purchase of common shares) for the 9.65% stake in Boston Dynamics held by Japan's SoftBank, in accordance with a contract signed in 2020. The current ownership structure consists of Hyundai Motor (28%), Kia (17.2%), Hyundai Mobis (11.3%), Hyundai Glovis (11.25%), Hyundai Motor Group Chairman Euisun Chung (22.6%), and SoftBank (9.65%). With this move, Hyundai Motor Group will fully own 100% of the company, approximately five years after completing the acquisition of a controlling stake (80%) from SoftBank for 1 trillion won in 2021. The shareholder companies of Hyundai Motor Group are currently reviewing specific acquisition plans following the obligation to purchase the stake. Hyundai Motor Group stated, \"As part of our long-term robotics strategy, we have been reviewing ways to expand investment and cooperation in Boston Dynamics,\" adding, \"We expect this stake acquisition to serve as an important turning point to increase the speed of future decision-making and business execution.\" Hyundai Motor Group plans to strengthen its robotics business competitiveness through this acquisition. Boston...",
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