Zebra Technologies to exit robotics automation business, up to $80 million in charges
Zebra Technologies said on December 9, 2025 that it will dispose of or exit its robotics automation solutions business to realign resources toward its strategic priorities. The company expects up to $80 million of one-time pre-tax charges, including about $60 million of non-cash asset impairment charges, in the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. Shareholders should note that the company also expects at least $20 million of net annualized pre-tax cost savings, but actual results may differ materially from these estimates.
Key points
- Decision made December 9, 2025 to dispose of or exit the robotics automation solutions business
- Up to $80 million of one-time pre-tax charges expected
- About $60 million of those charges are non-cash asset impairments, expected in Q4 fiscal 2025
- Expected net annualized pre-tax cost savings of at least $20 million
The filing
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