Amazon to Acquire Roomba Robot Vacuum Creator iRobot for $1.7 Billion

Amazon to Acquire Roomba Robot Vacuum Creator iRobot for $1.7 Billion
Roomba robot vacuums made by iRobot are displayed on a shelf at a Bed Bath and Beyond store in Larkspur, Calif., on Aug. 5, 2022. Justin Sullivan/Getty Images
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Amazon has entered into a definitive merger to acquire iRobot, the creator of Roomba robot vacuums, in an all-cash transaction valued at $1.7 billion, the companies announced Friday.

“We know that saving time matters, and chores take precious time that can be better spent doing something that customers love,” said Dave Limp, SVP of Amazon Devices, in a statement.
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