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ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, APRIL 18, 2024 
Q1 2024 results 
Positive book-to-bill, record-high margin and 
strong cash flow 
 
• Orders $8,974 million, -5%; comparable1 -4%  
• Revenues $7,870 million, 0%; comparable1 +2%  
• Income from operations $1,217 million; margin 15.5%  
• Operational EBITA1 $1,417 million; margin1 17.9% 
• Basic EPS $0.49; -12%2 
• Cash flow from operating activities $726 million; +157%
— 
“Against high comparables, our Q1 performance shows the year has started off well with 
stronger than expected order momentum, record-high margin and strong cash delivery. 
This makes us confident to nudge up our margin expectation for 2024.” 
 
Björn Rosengren, CEO 
KEY FIGURES     
   CHANGE 
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable1 
Orders 8,974 9,450 -5% -4% 
Revenues 7,870 7,859 0% 2% 
Gross Profit 2,935 2,716 8%  
as % of revenues 37.3% 34.6% +2.7 pts  
Income from operations 1,217 1,198 2%  
Operational EBITA1 1,417 1,277 11% 11% 3  
as % of operational revenues1 17.9% 16.3% +1.6 pts  
Income from continuing operations, net of tax  914 1,065 -14%  
Net income attributable to ABB 905 1,036 -13%  
Basic earnings per share ($)  0.49 0.56 -12%2  
Cash flow from operating activities 726 282 157%  
Free cash flow1 551 162 240%  
      
1 For a reconciliation of non-GAAP measures, see “supplemental reconciliations and definitions” in the attached Q1 2024 Financial Information. 
2 EPS growth rates are computed using unrounded amounts. 
3 Constant currency (not adjusted for portfolio changes). 
  
 
Ad hoc Announcement pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange 
 
 
 
 
— 
Q1 2024 
First three months 
Press Release

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 2 
 
My key take-aways from the first quarter of 2024 are the 
better than expected order intake of $9 billion, positive 
book-to-bill of 1.14 and record-high Operational EBITA 
margin as well as the free cash flow of $551 million 
representing a strong delivery for a first quarter. We 
published our sustainability report, where a highlight was 
the proof point of one of our core customer value 
propositions - reduced greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. 
From products sold in 2023, and through their lifecycle, we 
enabled our customers to avoid 74 megatons of GHG 
emissions. At the current total of 139 megatons, we are on a 
good path towards our ambition of helping customers 
avoid 600 megatons of CO₂e emissions throughout the 
lifetime of products sold from 2022 to 2030. 
As expected, orders declined from last year’s record-high 
comparable, however the drop was limited at 5% (4% 
comparable). To summarize the quarter, we see a continued 
high level of customer activity in the project and systems 
areas, and I am encouraged by the positive order 
development in Electrification’s short-cycle businesses. So, 
while ABB’s total orders declined in the first quarter, I feel 
even more confident about 2024 than I did coming into the 
year. 
It was impressive to see new record-high order intake in 
both Electrification and Motion business areas. Process 
Automation orders declined from the all-time-high 
comparable, but remained fairly consistent with strong 
recent quarterly levels. At the start of this year, we called 
the fourth quarter the trough for Robotics & Discrete 
Automation order level. This realized, and as expected order 
intake increased sequentially. However, it declined sharply 
year-on-year on the back of customers normalizing order 
patterns after a pre-buy period. 
Revenues remained stable (up 2% comparable), with 
comparable growth supported in equal parts by price and 
volumes. I was pleased to see the positive gross margin 
improvement of 270 basis points to 37.3%, supported by a 
positive development in all business areas. A more efficient 
execution of slightly higher volumes and price contributed 
to the 160 basis points increase in Operational EBITA 
margin to the new record-high of 17.9%. In my view this is a 
good sign that there is still upside potential in ABB and we 
can make mid-term improvements within the new higher 
margin target range announced in November. 
 
 
 
The strong cash flow start to the year positions us for what 
we anticipate to be another good annual free cash flow 
delivery of at least similar to last year’s level. Using the cash 
to expand know-how and footprint through acquisitions is 
an important path to creating long-term shareholder value. 
It was nice to see the announced acquisition of SEAM, 
which would add energy asset management and advisory 
services to clients across industrial and commercial 
building markets to the Electrification Service division. We 
have a good target pipeline, including some deals which are 
slightly more sizeable than most of the recent 
announcements. The share buyback program is a tool we 
use to distribute residual excess cash, and we announced 
another annual program of up to $1 billion which launched 
on April 1. The size of the program is consistent with last 
year’s, although the time frame for execution is shorter as it 
runs until the end of January 2025, to align with the 
announcement of Q4 2024 results and 2024 dividend 
proposal. 
During the quarter we announced my decision to retire as 
CEO from ABB. I remain fully committed until the end of July 
when Morten Wierod takes the reins, and thereafter I will 
support the transition in an advisory role until the end of 
the year. I am happy to see Morten take this step and I am 
confident that the ABB Way operating model will be even 
further engrained in our ways of working under his already 
proven leadership. While we regret to see him go, I want to 
congratulate Tarak Mehta on his new opportunity outside 
of ABB. Tarak has made an outstanding contribution to the 
success of our company and I wish him all the best for this 
next step on his journey. The process to find new leaders to 
the business areas Electrification and Motion is ongoing 
and Morten looks to have a full team in place when he takes 
office in August.  
 
 
Björn Rosengren 
CEO 
 
In the second quarter of 2024, we anticipate a mid-single-
digit comparable revenue growth year-on-year and the 
Operational EBITA margin to be slightly higher than in the 
first quarter 2024. 
In full-year 2024, we expect a positive book-to-bill, 
comparable revenue growth to be about 5% and the 
Operational EBITA margin to be about 18%.
Outlook 
 
CEO summary

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 3 
 
The first quarter order intake of $8,974 million 
represents one of the strongest quarterly levels for ABB 
Group, yet orders declined by 5% (4% comparable) from 
last year’s record-high. Two business areas even 
improved from last year’s all-time-highs with Motion’s 
order growth at 2% (1% comparable) and Electrification 
at a strong 6% (8% comparable). In Electrification, the 
year-on-year improvement was supported by a positive 
development in both the long- and short-cycle 
businesses. In Process Automation the underlying 
market activity remained robust, but year-on-year orders 
declined by 20% (20% comparable) with growth 
challenged by the record-high comparable and the 
timing of orders in the current quarter. In Robotics & 
Discrete Automation, orders declined sharply by 30% 
(30% comparable) due to the still on-going normalization 
of order patterns in discrete automation and a softer 
robotics market. 
Orders in the Americas dropped by 3% (3% comparable) 
as a positive comparable development in the United 
States was offset by declines elsewhere and mainly due 
to the timing of large orders. Europe declined by 8% (9% 
comparable) weighed down by important markets like 
Germany and Italy. Asia, Middle East and Africa declined 
by 4% (0% comparable) where the strong comparable 
development in countries like India, Japan and Australia 
offset a sharp decline in China.  
 
In transport & infrastructure, there were positive 
developments in marine, ports and rail.  
Industrial areas with particularly strong development in all 
regions were utilities and datacenters. 
Orders in the buildings segment improved overall, due to 
the combined impact from a positive development in the 
commercial area driven by the United States, while the 
residential segment remained stable in the US and 
softened slightly in other regions.  
In the robotics-related segments, orders declined in the  
automotive, general industry and consumer-related 
segments. The machine builder segment declined as 
customers normalized order patterns after earlier pre-
buys. 
On a very challenging comparable, orders declined in the 
large process-related segments of oil & gas, pulp & paper 
and mining. However, a positive development was recorded 
in the still less sizeable low carbon-related areas such as 
nuclear, carbon capture, hydrogen etc. The underlying 
market sentiment remained robust across the board.  
Revenues remained stable (up 2% comparable) and 
amounted to $7,870 million. On a business area level there 
were variances, with strong growth in Electrification and 
Process Automation, while Motion and Robotics & Discrete 
Automation declined. Group revenues were supported by 
execution of the strong order backlog which more than 
offset weakness in parts of the short-cycle businesses. In 
total, price and volume contributed in equal parts to 
comparable growth. 
 
 
Growth 
  
 Q1 Q1 
Change year-on-year Orders Revenues 
Comparable -4% 2% 
FX 0% -1% 
Portfolio changes -1% -1% 
Total -5% 0% 
 
Orders by region 
($ in millions, 
unless otherwise 
indicated) 
  CHANGE 
Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable 
Europe 3,298 3,582 -8% -9% 
The Americas 2,904 2,985 -3% -3% 
Asia, Middle East 
and Africa 2,772 2,883 -4% 0% 
ABB Group 8,974 9,450 -5% -4% 
 
Revenues by region 
($ in millions, 
unless otherwise 
indicated) 
  CHANGE 
Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable 
Europe 2,748 2,872 -4% -5% 
The Americas 2,789 2,653 5% 7% 
Asia, Middle East 
and Africa 2,333 2,334 0% 5% 
ABB Group 7,870 7,859 0% 2% 
 
 
     
 
 
Orders and revenues

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 4 
 
Gross profit 
Gross profit increased by 8% (9% constant currency) to $2,935 
million, reflecting a gross margin improvement of 270 basis 
points to 37.3%. Gross margin improved in all four business 
areas. 
Income from operations 
Income from operations amounted to $1,217 million and 
improved by 2% year-on-year. Compared with the last year 
period, the earnings improvement was supported by a stronger 
operational performance partially offset by higher expenses 
related to the ABB Way transformation program and adverse 
currency hedging impacts. Margin on Income from operations 
was 15.5%, up by 30 basis points year-on-year. 
 
Operational EBITA  
Despite limited revenue growth, the Operational EBITA 
improved by 11% year-on-year to $1,417 million and the margin 
increased by 160 basis points to a new all-time-high of 17.9%. 
Contribution from operational leverage on slightly higher 
volumes, a positive price impact and effects from continuous 
efficiency measures more than offset the higher expenses 
related to labor costs, Research & development (R&D) and 
Selling, general and administrative (SG&A) expenses. 
Operational EBITA in Corporate and Other amounted to -$118 
million, of which -$64 million related to the underlying 
Corporate costs. The remaining -$54 million related to the  
E-mobility business where operational performance was 
hampered by the ongoing reorganization to ensure a more 
focused portfolio, and some inventory-related provisions. 
While E-mobility is on track towards the improved portfolio, 
the financial benefits will not be visible until towards the end 
of 2024. 
Finance net 
Net finance income contributed with a positive $20 million, an 
improvement from last year’s expense of $21 million. The year-
on-year improvement is due to a combination of a lower net 
debt position and favorable mix of interest rates between 
borrowings and cash deposits.  
Income tax 
Income tax expense was $339 million with an effective tax rate 
of 27%. This is higher than last year’s rate of 10%, which was 
low due to favorable resolution of a prior year tax matter 
relating to the divestment of the Power Grids business.  
Net income and earnings per share 
Net income attributable to ABB was $905 million, representing a 
reduction of 13% from last year, as the improved operational 
performance this year did not offset last year’s positive benefits 
from the low tax rate. This resulted in basic earnings per share of 
$0.49, down from $0.56 in the last year period.
  
 
Earnings 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Operational EBITA 
  
   
($ in millions) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 
Corporate and Other   
E-mobility (54) (28) 
Corporate costs, intersegment 
eliminations and other1 (64) (83) 
Total (118) (111) 
1 Majority of which relates to underlying corporate

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 5  
 
Net working capital 
Net working capital amounted to $3,588 million, 
decreasing year-on-year from $4,164 million as higher 
receivables and contract assets were more than offset 
by higher customer advances, and accounts payables. 
Net working capital as a percentage of revenues1 was 
11.2% which declined from 13.9% one year ago. 
Capital expenditures 
Purchases of property, plant and equipment and 
intangible assets amounted to $181 million.  
Net debt 
Net debt1 amounted to $2,086 million at the end of the 
quarter and decreased from $3,826 million year-on-year. 
The sequential increase from $1,991 million was mainly 
due to the initial dividend payment.  
Cash flows 
Cash flow from operating activities was $726 million, 
representing a steep year-on-year increase from  
$282 million. Three out of four business areas increased 
cash flow from operating activities. The increase was driven 
by better operational performance and a lower build-up of 
net working capital year-on-year mostly linked to trade 
receivables and inventories. 
Share buyback program 
ABB has completed its share buyback program that was 
launched in April 2023. Through this buyback program, ABB 
repurchased a total of 21,387,687 shares – equivalent to 
1.09% of its issued share capital at launch of the buyback 
program – for a total amount of approximately $0.83 billion. 
A new share buyback program of up to $1 billion was 
launched on April 1, 2024, and will run to 31 January, 2025. 
ABB’s total number of issued shares, including shares held 
in treasury, amounts to 1,882,002,575. 
 
 
  
 
Balance sheet & Cash flow 
 
  
($ in millions,  
unless otherwise indicated) 
Mar. 31 
2024 
Mar. 31 
2023 
Dec. 31 
2023 
Short term debt and current 
maturities of long-term debt 1,957  3,433  2,607  
Long-term debt 6,346  5,230  5,221  
Total debt 8,303  8,663  7,828  
Cash & equivalents 4,102  3,438  3,891  
Restricted cash - current 18  19  18  
Marketable securities and  
short-term investments 2,097  1,380  1,928  
Cash and marketable securities 6,217  4,837  5,837  
Net debt (cash)* 2,086  3,826  1,991  
     
Net debt (cash)* to EBITDA ratio 0.4  0.9  0.4  
Net debt (cash)* to Equity ratio 0.16  0.30  0.14  
* At March 31, 2024, March, 31, 2023 and Dec. 31, 2023, net debt(cash) excludes net pension 
(assets)/liabilities of $(189) million, $(301) million and $(191) million, respectively.

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 6 
 
Orders and revenues 
The first quarter order intake of $4,392 million 
represents a new record level, and increased by 6% (8% 
comparable) from last year. Continued robust demand 
for the project and systems businesses which this 
quarter was coupled with strong year-on-year growth in 
the short-cycle businesses. The book-to-bill ratio was 
1.19. 
• Orders remained stable or increased in most 
customer segments with particular strength in 
datacenters and utilities. The overall buildings 
segment improved, as a positive development in the 
commercial area driven by the United States more 
than offset a slight weakness in the residential 
segment, which was stable in the US, and softened 
slightly in other regions.  
• From a geographical perspective order intake 
improved in all three regions. Europe was up by 3% 
(2% comparable). Growth in the Americas was 9% 
(11% comparable) with the United States outpacing 
the region at 13% (17% comparable). In Asia, Middle 
East and Africa orders improved by 6% (11% 
comparable) with strong growth in countries like India 
offsetting a slight drop in China of 7% (2% 
comparable).  
• Revenues increased by 3% (6% comparable) to $3,680 
million with a positive development in most divisions. 
Higher volumes were the main driver to comparable 
growth, with the added support from slightly 
increased pricing. Execution of the order backlog 
combined with higher demand in the short-cycle 
businesses supported the quarterly revenue 
generation. 
 
Profit 
Record-high Operational EBITA of $826 million and all-
time-high Operational EBITA margin of 22.4%, up by 
340 basis points year-on-year. 
• Operational leverage on higher volumes and impact 
from continuous improvement measures were the 
key drivers to the higher margin, year-on-year.  
• A positive price impact more than offset higher 
salary-related costs as well as an increase in R&D and 
SG&A spend. 
• Margins improved or remained stable in all divisions. 
— 
Electrification 
 
 
  
   CHANGE 
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable 
Orders 4,392 4,141 6% 8% 
Order backlog 7,389 7,101 4% 12% 
Revenues 3,680 3,590 3% 6% 
Operational EBITA 826 677 22%  
as % of operational revenues 22.4% 19.0% +3.4 pts  
Cash flow from operating activities 547 395 38%  
No. of employees (FTE equiv.) 50,700 51,130   
 
Growth 
  
 Q1 Q1 
Change year-on-year Orders Revenues 
Comparable 8% 6% 
FX 0% 0% 
Portfolio changes -2% -3% 
Total 6% 3%

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 7 
 
Orders and revenues 
Robust customer activity in the projects- and systems-
related businesses offset some weakness in the short-cycle 
areas. In total, a new all-time-high order level of $2,303 
million was achieved, representing an improvement of 2% 
(1% comparable) from last year. Book-to-bill was 1.26. 
Some initial encouraging sequential trading signs in the 
short-cycle businesses were noted. 
• The Traction division was the engine for order growth, 
including a large order of $150 million to supply 
complete traction packages for 65 new six-car 
passenger trains for the Queensland Train 
Manufacturing Program. The new trains are to be 
operational in time for the Brisbane 2032 Olympics. 
• Besides the rail segment, a stronger order momentum 
was noted in the process-related segments of oil & gas 
and power generation including grid stabilization 
equipment. Some slowness from last year’s high level 
was noted in food & beverage, pulp & paper, metals and 
chemicals. HVAC remained muted.  
• Orders in Asia, Middle East and Africa were up by 16% 
(21% comparable), supported by the large order in 
Australia, while China declined by 12% (8% comparable). 
The Americas softened by 1% (4% comparable) including 
the decline of 4% (6% comparable) in the United States. 
Europe declined by 8% (11% comparable).  
• Revenues amounted to $1,829 million and declined by 6% 
(6% comparable) due to weakness in the short-cycle 
businesses and parts of the backlog execution impacted 
by some delivery timing changes. 
Profit  
Operational EBITA of $343 million declined by 6% and the 
Operational EBITA margin softened by 40 basis points to 
18.5%. 
• Operational leverage on the lower production volumes in 
the short-cycle businesses weighed on results. 
• The positive price impact and the stringent cost focus 
more than offset the adverse impacts from the higher 
expenses related to salaries, R&D and SG&A, year-on-year.  
 
  
— 
Motion 
   CHANGE 
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable 
Orders 2,303 2,262 2% 1% 
Order backlog 5,612 5,102 10% 11% 
Revenues 1,829 1,940 -6% -6% 
Operational EBITA 343 366 -6%  
as % of operational revenues 18.5% 18.9% -0.4 pts  
Cash flow from operating activities 352 149 136%  
No. of employees (FTE equiv.) 22,380 21,000   
 
 
Growth 
  
 Q1 Q1 
Change year-on-year Orders Revenues 
Comparable 1% -6% 
FX 0% -1% 
Portfolio changes 1% 1% 
Total 2% -6%

===== SIDA 8 =====

AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 8 
 
Orders and revenues 
The underlying markets remained buoyant. However, 
last year’s record high comparable was strongly 
supported by the timing of large orders received, and in 
contrast some timing delay in orders in the current 
quarter were noted. Order intake declined by 20% (20% 
comparable) and amounted to $1,697 million, a level 
broadly similar to recent quarters. Book-to-bill was 
positive at 1.06.   
• On a very challenging comparable, orders declined in 
the large process-related segments oil & gas, pulp & 
paper and mining. However, a positive development 
was recorded for ports and in the less sizeable low 
carbon-related areas such as nuclear, carbon capture, 
hydrogen etc. The underlying market sentiment 
remained robust across the board.  
• On execution of the high order backlog, revenues 
increased strongly at 11% (12% comparable) and 
amounted to $1,601 million with a positive 
contribution from all divisions, supported by strong 
contribution from the service business. 
 
 
Profit 
With support from all divisions, the Operational EBITA 
margin improved by 140 basis points to the new record-
high level of 15.6% and the Operational EBITA improved 
by 23% to $253 million. 
• Profitability was supported by the mix in execution of 
the order backlog which hosts a higher gross margin, 
whilst keeping SG&A expenses on a stable percentage 
of revenues. 
• A slight positive price impact offset increased salary-
related expenses, year-on-year. 
• Operational EBITA margin improved in all divisions 
with all now in the “teens” margin range. 
  
 
  
— 
Process Automation 
   CHANGE 
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable 
Orders 1,697 2,113 -20% -20% 
Order backlog 7,343 6,893 7% 9% 
Revenues 1,601 1,436 11% 12% 
Operational EBITA 253 205 23%  
as % of operational revenues 15.6% 14.2% +1.4 pts  
Cash flow from operating activities 229 112 104%  
No. of employees (FTE equiv.) 21,340 20,500   
 
 
Growth 
  
 Q1 Q1 
Change year-on-year Orders Revenues 
Comparable -20% 12% 
FX 0% -1% 
Portfolio changes 0% 0% 
Total -20% 11%

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 9 
 
Orders and revenues 
As anticipated, order intake improved from the fourth 
quarter, with the strongest increase recorded in the 
Robotics division. However, total orders declined by 30% 
(30% comparable) from last year’s high comparable and 
amounted to $701 million.  
• Orders declined at a double-digit rate in both divisions, 
although more pronounced in Machine Automation. 
• The Robotics demand declined in all customer 
segments year-on-year. The sequential pattern was 
encouraging and inventory levels in the channels did 
seemingly align with the current market situation 
towards the end of quarter. 
• Machine Automation customers held off placing orders 
while awaiting deliveries from the recent pre-buy 
period. Order backlog remains high and supports 
deliveries into the latter part of the summer. 
• From a geographical perspective, orders in the Americas 
declined by 24% (26% comparable). The decline in Europe 
was 31% (32% comparable). In Asia, Middle East and 
Africa orders declined by 32% (28% comparable), 
hampered by China being down by 46% (43% 
comparable). 
• Revenues of $864 million represented a decline of 8% (7% 
comparable) from last year, including a positive price impact. 
This is the combined effect of a strong increase in the Machine 
Automation division executing the order backlog; and a decline 
in the larger robotics division where the order backlog has 
normalized and the short-cycle business was under pressure. 
Profit 
Operational leverage on lower volumes put pressure on the 
Operational EBITA which declined by 19% to $113 million and the 
Operational EBITA margin which dropped by 170 basis points 
year-on-year to 13.2%. 
• A solid execution of higher volumes resulted in improved 
profitability in the Machine Automation business. This was 
however more than offset by lower production volumes 
triggering underabsorption of fixed costs in the short-cycle 
Robotics business. 
• A positive price contribution from order backlog deliveries 
and the efficiency measures activated as a response to the 
soft market climate broadly offset adverse impacts from 
increased labor, SG&A and R&D expenses.  
 
— 
Robotics & Discrete Automation 
   CHANGE 
($ millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable 
Orders 701 1,001 -30% -30% 
Order backlog 1,918 2,782 -31% -29% 
Revenues 864 937 -8% -7% 
Operational EBITA 113 140 -19%  
as % of operational revenues 13.2% 14.9% -1.7 pts  
Cash flow from operating activities 95 130 -27%  
No. of employees (FTE equiv.) 11,380 10,850   
 
 
Growth 
  
 Q1 Q1 
Change year-on-year Orders Revenues 
Comparable -30% -7% 
FX 0% -1% 
Portfolio changes 0% 0% 
Total -30% -8%

===== SIDA 10 =====

AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 10  
 
Events from the Quarter 
 
• ABB and CERN, the European Laboratory for Particle 
Physics, have collaborated on a strategic research 
partnership to enhance energy efficiency in cooling 
and ventilation systems at CERN’s particle physics 
institute in Geneva, Switzerland. Through energy 
efficiency audits, they identified a 17.4% energy-
saving potential across a fleet of 800 motors. This 
translates to annual energy savings of up to 
31 gigawatt-hours (GWh) - enough to power over 
18,000 European households and avoid 4 kilotonnes 
of CO₂ emissions. The initiative surpassed CERN’s 
goal of reducing cooling and ventilation energy use by 
10-15%. 
 
• SEV, the main electricity supplier in the Faroe Islands, 
contracted ABB to enhance grid stability during the 
transition to green energy. ABB is providing 
synchronous condenser (SC) technology to stabilize 
the power grid as fossil-fueled plants are phased out 
in favor of renewable generation. The latest SC will be 
deployed on the island of Borðoy where it will 
reinforce the local electricity supply for around 5,000 
people. 
 
• ABB will deliver a shore-to-ship power supply solution 
allowing DEME’s diverse fleet to avoid emissions 
when berthed in the port of Vlissingen, the 
Netherlands. The technology supports DEME’s long-
term decarbonization strategy, providing flexibility to 
adapt to changing grid capabilities. ABB will install 
shore power for suitably equipped vessels calling at 
Vlissingen’s DEME base by the end of 2024, as part of 
a government-supported initiative stimulating the use 
of shore power facilities in Dutch seaports. 
Connecting to shore power while at berth is expected 
to become mandatory at main EU ports from 2030 
under FuelEU Maritime regulations. 
 
• ABB Electrification’s facility in Vaasa has achieved a 
1,400t CO2e reduction in Scope 1 & 2 emissions since 
2019. This progress is driven by a company-wide culture 
of sustainability, employee-led energy savings, and 
investment in renewable energy sourcing. The teams at 
ABB Vaasa have contributed over 100 energy-saving 
ideas, resulting in a 20 percent reduction in 
consumption (equivalent to 1,082 MWh) since 2019. 
Automation, smart energy solutions, and a commitment 
to net zero have played pivotal roles. ABB Vaasa, a 
global center for electrical low-voltage switches and 
protection relays, exemplifies empowered employees 
leading the way toward sustainability. 
 
• In March, ABB teams across the world celebrated 
International Women’s Day and Women’s History Month 
with numerous events, mentor programs, panel 
discussions, networking sessions and campaigns that 
highlighted the importance of gender equality, whilst 
promoting initiatives to foster inclusion in the 
workplace and society at large. 
— 
Sustainability 
Q1 outcome 
• 28% reduction year-on-year of CO₂e emissions due to 
a shift to green electricity and a lower use of fossil 
fuels in our operations. 
• 7% decrease year-on-year in LTIFR, continuing to 
remain at a low level. 
• 2.5%-points increase year-on-year in the proportion 
of women in senior management roles, 
demonstrating strong progress towards our target. 
 
 
  
 Q1 2024 Q1 2023 CHANGE 12M ROLLING 
CO₂e own operations emissions,  
Ktons scope 1 and 21 35 49 -28% 143 
Lost Time Injury Frequency Rate (LTIFR),  
frequency / 200,000 working hours 2 0.14 0.15 -7% 0.13 
Proportion of women in senior management 
roles in % 21.5 19.0 +2.5 pts 20.8 
      
1 CO₂ equivalent emissions from site, energy use, SF₆ and fleet, previous quarter 
2 Current quarter Includes all incidents reported until April 5, 2024

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 11  
 
During Q1 2024 
 
• On February 23, ABB announced that Morten Wierod 
will succeed Björn Rosengren as CEO on August 1, 
2024. From August 1, 2024, until his retirement at the 
end of the year, Björn Rosengren will advise and 
assist Morten Wierod and the Executive Committee 
to ensure a seamless transition. Morten Wierod 
joined ABB in 1998 and has been serving as a member 
of ABB's Executive Committee since 2019, currently as 
President of the Electrification Business Area and 
previously as President of the Motion Business Area. 
The search process for the position of President, 
Electrification Business Area has been launched.  
• On March 21, the Annual General Meeting elected two 
new Board members, namely Johan Forssell and Mats 
Rahmström. They replace Jacob Wallenberg and 
Gunnar Brock who decided not to stand for re-
election. 
• On March 21, ABB announced that the Board of 
Directors has approved a new share buyback 
program for capital reduction purposes of up to 
$1 billion. This new program launched on April 1. It will 
be executed on a second trading line on the SIX Swiss 
Exchange and is planned to run until January 31, 2025, 
to adjust the timing of its share buyback cycle to 
align with the announcement of its Q4 2024 results 
and 2024 dividend proposal. 
• On March 27, ABB announced that Tarak Mehta, 
President Motion Business Area and Member of the 
Executive Committee, has decided to leave ABB to 
accept the role as CEO of another company. Tarak will 
leave ABB at the end of July this year. The search 
process for the position of President, Motion 
Business Area has been launched.  
 
 
  
 
Significant events

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 12  
 
  
Acquisitions Company/unit Closing date Revenues, $ in 
millions1 No. of employees 
2024     
Process Automation Real Tech Water 1-Feb 6 38 
Robotics & Discrete Automation Meshmind 1-Feb <5 50 
2023     
Robotics & Discrete Automation Sevensense 21-Dec <5 35 
E-mobility Imagen Energy Inc 13-Nov <5 4 
Motion Spring Point Solutions Llc 1-Nov <5 13 
E-mobility Vourity AB 25-Oct <5 9 
Electrification Eve Systems 1-Jun ~20 50 
Motion Siemens low voltage NEMA Motors 2-May ~60 600 
 
 
Acquisitions and divestments, last twelve months 
ABB Group Q1 2023 Q2 2023 Q3 2023 Q4 2023 FY 2023 Q1 2024 
EBITDA, $ in million 1,389 1,494 1,453 1,315 5,651 1,418 
Return on Capital Employed, % n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 21.10 n.a. 
Net debt/Equity 0.30 0.31 0.21 0.14 0.14 0.16 
Net debt/ EBITDA 12M rolling 0.9 0.8 0.5 0.4 0.4 0.4 
Net working capital, % of 12M rolling revenues  13.9% 14.7% 12.8% 10.2% 10.2% 11.2% 
Earnings per share, basic, $ 0.56 0.49 0.48 0.50 2.02 0.49 
Earnings per share, diluted, $ 0.55 0.48 0.47 0.50 2.01 0.49 
Dividend per share, CHF n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 0.87 n.a. 
Share price at the end of period, CHF 31.37 35.18 32.80 37.30 37.30 41.89 
Number of employees (FTE equivalents) 106,170 108,320 107,430 107,870 107,870 108,700 
No. of shares outstanding at end of period (in millions)  1,862 1,860 1,849 1,842 1,842 1,851 
  
  
 
 
Additional figures 
Divestments Company/unit Closing date Revenues, $ in 
millions1 No. of employees 
2023     
Electrification Power Conversion division 3-Jul ~440 1,500 
Electrification Industrial Plugs & Sockets business 3-Jul ~12 2 
Process Automation UK technical engineering consultancy 
business 1-May ~20 160 
 
Note: comparable growth calculation includes acquisitions and divestments with revenues of greater than $50 million. 
1 Represents the estimated revenues for the last fiscal year prior to the announcement of the respective acquisition/divestment unless otherwise stated. 
 
 
Additional 2024 guidance 
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated) FY 20241 Q2 2024 
Corporate and Other Operational 
EBITA2 
~(300) ~(75) 
  
Non-operating items   
  
Acquisition-related amortization ~(210) ~(60) 
  
Restructuring and related3 ~(200) ~(60) 
  
ABB Way transformation ↑~(200) ~(50) 
from ~(180)  
 
($ in millions, unless otherwise stated) FY 2024 
Net finance expenses ↓~(50) 
from ~(120) 
Effective tax rate ~25% 4  
 
Capital Expenditures ~(900) 
 
  
  
  
  
 
1 Excludes one project estimated to a total of ~$100 million, that is ongoing in the non-core business. Exact exit timing is difficult to assess due to legal proceedings etc. 
2 Excludes Operational EBITA from E-mobility business. 
3 Includes restructuring and restructuring-related as well as separation and integration costs. 
4 Excludes the impact of acquisitions or divestments or any significant non-operational items.

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AB B  IN TE RIM RE P ORT  I Q1  2 02 4 13  
 
This press release includes forward-looking information 
and statements as well as other statements concerning 
the outlook for our business, including those in the 
sections of this release titled “CEO summary,” 
“Outlook,” and “Sustainability”. These statements are 
based on current expectations, estimates and 
projections about the factors that may affect our future 
performance, including global economic conditions, the 
economic conditions of the regions and industries that 
are major markets for ABB. These expectations, 
estimates and projections are generally identifiable by 
statements containing words such as “anticipates,” 
“expects,” “estimates,” “plans,” “targets,” “guidance,”  
“likely” or similar expressions. However, there are many 
risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond our 
control, that could cause our actual results to differ 
materially from the forward-looking information and 
statements
made in this press release and which could affect our 
ability to achieve any or all of our stated targets. Some 
important factors that could cause such differences 
include, among others, business risks associated with 
the volatile global economic environment and political 
conditions, costs associated with compliance activities, 
market acceptance of new products and services, 
changes in governmental regulations and currency 
exchange rates and such other factors as may be 
discussed from time to time in ABB Ltd’s filings with the 
U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, including its 
Annual Reports on Form 20-F. Although ABB Ltd believes 
that its expectations reflected in any such forward 
looking statement are based upon reasonable 
assumptions, it can give no assurance that those 
expectations will be achieved. 
 
 
The Q1 2024 results press release and presentation 
slides are available on the ABB News Center at 
www.abb.com/news and on the Investor Relations 
homepage at www.abb.com/investorrelations.  
A conference call and webcast for analysts and investors 
is scheduled to begin at 10:00 a.m. CET. 
To pre-register for the conference call or to join the 
webcast, please refer to the ABB website: 
www.abb.com/investorrelations.  
The recorded session will be available after the event on 
ABB’s website. 
 
 
Important notice about forward-looking information 
 
For additional information please contact: 
Media Relations 
Phone: +41 43 317 71 11 
Email: media.relations@ch.abb.com 
Investor Relations 
Phone: +41 43 317 71 11 
Email: investor.relations@ch.abb.com 
 
ABB Ltd 
Affolternstrasse 44 
8050 Zurich 
Switzerland 
 
 
Q1 results presentation on April 18, 2024 
ABB is a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more sustainable and resource-efficient future. The 
company’s solutions connect engineering know-how and software to optimize how things are manufactured, moved, 
powered and operated. Building on over 140 years of excellence, ABB’s more than 105,000 employees are committed to 
driving innovations that accelerate industrial transformation.  
 
Financial calendar 
2024  
July 18 Q2 2024 results 
October 17 Q3 2024 results

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1 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 
 
 
April 18, 2024 
Q1 2024  
Financial information

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2 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 
 
 
 
— 
Financial  Information 
Contents 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
03 ─ 05 Key Figures 
 
 
06 ─ 27 Consolidated  Financial  Information  (unaudited)  
  
 
28 ─ 38 Supplemental Reconciliations and Definitions

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3 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 
— 
Key Figures 
     CHANGE 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Comparable(1) 
 Orders 8,974 9,450 -5% -4% 
 Order backlog (end March) 22,015 21,607 2% 6% 
 Revenues 7,870 7,859 0% 2% 
 Gross Profit 2,935 2,716 8%  
  as % of revenues 37.3% 34.6% +2.7 pts  
 Income from operations 1,217 1,198 2%  
 Operational EBITA(1) 1,417 1,277 11% 11%(2) 
  as % of operational revenues(1) 17.9% 16.3% +1.6 pts  
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax  914 1,065 -14%  
 Net income attributable to ABB 905 1,036 -13%  
 Basic earnings per share ($) 0.49 0.56 -12%(3)  
 Cash flow from operating activities 726 282 157%  
 Free cash flow(1) 551 162 240%  
(1) For a reconciliation of non -GAAP measures see “ Supplemental Reconciliations and Definitions ” on page 28.  
(2) Constant currency (not adjusted for portfolio changes).  
(3) EPS growth rates are computed using unrounded amounts.

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4 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
    CHANGE 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Q1 2024 Q1 2023 US$ Local Comparable 
 Orders  ABB Group 8,974 9,450 -5% -5% -4% 
  Electrification 4,392 4,141 6% 6% 8% 
  Motion 2,303 2,262 2% 2% 1% 
  Process Automation 1,697 2,113 -20% -20% -20% 
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 701 1,001 -30% -30% -30% 
  Corporate and Other  142 196 
   
  Intersegment eliminations (261) (263) 
 Order backlog (end March) ABB Group 22,015 21,607 2% 4% 6% 
  Electrification 7,389 7,101 4% 6% 12% 
  Motion 5,612 5,102 10% 11% 11% 
  Process Automation 7,343 6,893 7% 9% 9% 
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 1,918 2,782 -31% -29% -29% 
  Corporate and Other    
   
  (incl. intersegment eliminations) (247) (271) 
 Revenues  ABB Group 7,870 7,859 0% 1% 2% 
  Electrification 3,680 3,590 3% 3% 6% 
  Motion 1,829 1,940 -6% -5% -6% 
  Process Automation 1,601 1,436 11% 12% 12% 
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 864 937 -8% -7% -7% 
  Corporate and Other  125 169 
   
  Intersegment eliminations (229) (213) 
 Income from operations ABB Group 1,217 1,198    
  Electrification 769 655    
  Motion 301 353    
  Process Automation 234 200    
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 91 115    
  Corporate and Other   
   
  (incl. intersegment eliminations) (178) (125) 
 Income from operations % ABB Group 15.5% 15.2%    
  Electrification 20.9% 18.2%    
  Motion 16.5% 18.2%    
  Process Automation 14.6% 13.9%    
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 10.5% 12.3%    
 Operational EBITA ABB Group 1,417 1,277 11% 11%  
  Electrification 826 677 22% 23%  
  Motion 343 366 -6% -6%  
  Process Automation 253 205 23% 23%  
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 113 140 -19% -18%  
  Corporate and Other      
  (incl. intersegment eliminations) (118) (111)    
 Operational EBITA %  ABB Group 17.9% 16.3%    
  Electrification 22.4% 19.0%    
  Motion 18.5% 18.9%    
  Process Automation 15.6% 14.2%    
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 13.2% 14.9%    
 Cash flow from operating activities ABB Group 726 282    
  Electrification 547 395    
  Motion 352 149    
  Process Automation 229 112    
  Robotics & Discrete Automation 95 130    
  Corporate and Other       
  (incl. intersegment eliminations) (497) (504)

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5 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Operational EBITA 
     Process Robotics & Discrete 
  ABB Electrification Motion Automation Automation 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)  Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 
 Revenues 7,870 7,859 3,680 3,590 1,829 1,940 1,601 1,436 864 937 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing           
 differences in total revenues 65 (16) 13 (22) 29 – 25 10 (5) 1 
 Operational revenues 7,935 7,843 3,693 3,568 1,858 1,940 1,626 1,446 859 938 
            
 Income from operations 1,217 1,198 769 655 301 353 234 200 91 115 
 Acquisition-related amortization 56 54 23 22 9 8 1 1 21 20 
 Restructuring, related and            
 implementation costs(1) 26 28 10 8 8 1 7 2 – – 
 Changes in obligations related to            
 divested businesses – 3 – – – – – – – – 
 Gains and losses from sale of businesses  2 – – – – – – – – – 
 Acquisition- and divestment-related            
 expenses and integration costs 19 19 10 7 – 4 – 3 2 2 
 Certain other non-operational items 63 (1) 3 3 3 2 – – 1 2 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing           
 differences in income from operations 34 (24) 11 (18) 22 (2) 11 (1) (2) 1 
 Operational EBITA 1,417 1,277 826 677 343 366 253 205 113 140 
            
 Operational EBITA margin (%) 17.9% 16.3% 22.4% 19.0% 18.5% 18.9% 15.6% 14.2% 13.2% 14.9% 
(1) Includes impairment of certain assets. 
Depreciation and Amortization  
     Process Robotics & Discrete 
  ABB Electrification Motion Automation Automation 
 ($ in millions) Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 Q1 24 Q1 23 
 Depreciation 133 125 66 62 28 26 12 11 15 14 
 Amortization 68 66 28 27 10 10 2 2 22 20 
 including total acquisition-related amortization of: 56 54 23 22 9 8 1 1 21 20 
 
 
Orders received and revenues by region  
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Orders received CHANGE Revenues CHANGE 
  
    Com-     Com- 
 Q1 24 Q1 23 US$ Local parable Q1 24 Q1 23 US$ Local parable 
 Europe 3,298 3,582 -8% -9% -9% 2,748 2,872 -4% -6% -5% 
 The Americas 2,904 2,985 -3% -3% -3% 2,789 2,653 5% 5% 7% 
 of which United States 2,139 2,130 0% 0% 2% 2,110 1,984 6% 6% 10% 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa 2,772 2,883 -4% 0% 0% 2,333 2,334 0% 5% 5% 
 of which China 1,050 1,355 -23% -19% -18% 998 1,155 -14% -9% -9% 
 ABB Group 8,974 9,450 -5% -5% -4% 7,870 7,859 0% 1% 2%

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6 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 
 
 
 
— 
Consolidated Financial Information 
 
 
  
 
 ABB Ltd Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited) 
      
      
    Three months ended 
 ($ in millions, except per share data in $)   Mar. 31, 2024 Mar. 31, 2023 
 Sales of products   6,503 6,644 
 Sales of services and other   1,367 1,215 
 Total revenues   7,870 7,859 
 Cost of sales of products   (4,145) (4,418) 
 Cost of services and other   (790) (725) 
 Total cost of sales   (4,935) (5,143) 
 Gross profit   2,935 2,716 
 Selling, general and administrative expenses    (1,381) (1,339) 
 Non-order related research and development expenses    (363) (304) 
 Other income (expense), net   26 125 
 Income from operations   1,217 1,198 
 Interest and dividend income   57 40 
 Interest and other finance expense   (37) (61) 
 Non-operational pension (cost) credit   16 7 
 Income from continuing operations before taxes    1,253 1,184 
 Income tax expense   (339) (119) 
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax   914 1,065 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1) (5) 
 Net income   913 1,060 
 Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests   (8) (24) 
 Net income attributable to ABB   905 1,036 
      
 Amounts attributable to ABB shareholders:      
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax    906 1,041 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1) (5) 
 Net income   905 1,036 
      
 Basic earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders:      
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax    0.49 0.56 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    – – 
 Net income   0.49 0.56 
      
 Diluted earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders:     
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax    0.49 0.56 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    – – 
 Net income   0.49 0.55 
      
 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in millions) used to compute:      
 Basic earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders    1,839 1,861 
 Diluted earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders    1,852 1,874 
 Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided.     
      
 See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information

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7 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
      
      
      
      
      
      
      
 —     
 ABB Ltd Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive 
 Income (unaudited) 
      
      
   Three months ended 
 ($ in millions)   Mar. 31, 2024 Mar. 31, 2023 
 Total comprehensive income, net of tax  1,063 1,153 
 
Total comprehensive (income) loss attributable to noncontrolling interests and  
redeemable noncontrolling interests, net of tax  8 (30) 
 Total comprehensive income attributable to ABB shareholders, net of tax  1,071 1,123 
 Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided. 
       See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information

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8 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 —   
 ABB Ltd Consolidated Balance Sheets (unaudited)   
    
    
 ($ in millions) Mar. 31, 2024 Dec. 31, 2023 
 Cash and equivalents 4,102 3,891 
 Restricted cash 18 18 
 Marketable securities and short-term investments 2,097 1,928 
 Receivables, net 7,385 7,446 
 Contract assets 1,135 1,090 
 Inventories, net 6,170 6,149 
 Prepaid expenses 314 235 
 Other current assets 563 520 
 Total current assets 21,784 21,277 
    
 Property, plant and equipment, net 4,047 4,142 
 Operating lease right-of-use assets 863 893 
 Investments in equity-accounted companies 178 187 
 Prepaid pension and other employee benefits  755 780 
 Intangible assets, net 1,128 1,223 
 Goodwill 10,494 10,561 
 Deferred taxes 1,375 1,381 
 Other non-current assets 488 496 
 Total assets 41,112 40,940 
    
 Accounts payable, trade 5,018 4,847 
 Contract liabilities 2,866 2,844 
 Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt 1,957 2,607 
 Current operating leases 242 249 
 Provisions for warranties 1,191 1,210 
 Dividends payable to shareholders 857 – 
 Other provisions 1,056 1,201 
 Other current liabilities 4,595 5,046 
 Total current liabilities 17,782 18,004 
    
 Long-term debt 6,346 5,221 
 Non-current operating leases 642 666 
 Pension and other employee benefits 668 686 
 Deferred taxes 664 669 
 Other non-current liabilities 1,539 1,548 
 Total liabilities 27,641 26,794 
    
 Commitments and contingencies   
    
 Redeemable noncontrolling interest 89 89 
    
 Stockholders’ equity:   
 Common stock, CHF 0.12 par value   
 (1,882 million shares issued at March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023) 163 163 
 Additional paid-in capital 9 7 
 Retained earnings 18,622 19,724 
 Accumulated other comprehensive loss (4,904) (5,070) 
 Treasury stock, at cost   
 (31 million and 40 million shares at March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, respectively) (1,150) (1,414) 
 Total ABB stockholders’ equity 12,740 13,410 
 Noncontrolling interests 642 647 
 Total stockholders’ equity 13,382 14,057 
 Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity 41,112 40,940 
 Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided.   
    
 See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information

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9 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 —   
 ABB Ltd Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows (unaudited) 
        
  Three months ended 
 ($ in millions) Mar. 31, 2024 Mar. 31, 2023 
 Operating activities:   
 Net income 913 1,060 
 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:    
 Depreciation and amortization 201 191 
 Changes in fair values of investments (13) (13) 
 Pension and other employee benefits (13) 1 
 Deferred taxes (6) 25 
 Loss from equity-accounted companies 5 7 
 Net gain from derivatives and foreign exchange  (8) (37) 
 Net gain from sale of property, plant and equipment  (5) (26) 
 Net loss (gain) from sale of businesses 2 – 
 Other 27 27 
 Changes in operating assets and liabilities:   
 Trade receivables, net (33) (362) 
 Contract assets and liabilities 38 10 
 Inventories, net (205) (264) 
 Accounts payable, trade 82 22 
 Accrued liabilities (473) (324) 
 Provisions, net 37 42 
 Income taxes payable and receivable 122 (115) 
 Other assets and liabilities, net 55 38 
 Net cash provided by operating activities 726 282 
     Investing activities:   
 Purchases of investments (877) (660) 
 Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets  (181) (151) 
 Acquisition of businesses (net of cash acquired) and increases in cost - and equity-accounted companies (30) (19) 
 Proceeds from sales of investments 727 20 
 Proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment  6 31 
 Proceeds from sales of businesses (net of transaction costs and cash disposed) and cost - and   
 equity-accounted companies (8) (5) 
 Net cash from settlement of foreign currency derivatives  31 36 
 Changes in loans receivable, net 1 8 
 Other investing activities – (1) 
 Net cash used in investing activities (331) (741) 
     Financing activities:   
 Net changes in debt with original maturities of 90 days or less  (20) (714) 
 Increase in debt 1,358 1,633 
 Repayment of debt (565) (36) 
 Delivery of shares 390 95 
 Purchase of treasury stock (291) (274) 
 Dividends paid (919) (1,294) 
 Dividends paid to noncontrolling shareholders – (3) 
 Proceeds from issuance of subsidiary shares – 341 
 Other financing activities (3) 12 
 Net cash used in financing activities (50) (240) 
     Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and equivalents and restricted cash  (134) (5) 
 Adjustment for the net change in cash and equivalents and restricted cash in Assets held for sale  – (13) 
 Net change in cash and equivalents and restricted cash  211 (717) 
     Cash and equivalents and restricted cash, beginning of period 3,909 4,174 
 Cash and equivalents and restricted cash, end of period  4,120 3,457 
     Supplementary disclosure of cash flow information:    
 Interest paid 94 48 
 Income taxes paid 228 207 
 Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided.   
     See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information

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10 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
 —         
 ABB Ltd Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders’ Equity (unaudited) 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 ($ in millions) 
Common 
stock 
Additional 
paid-in 
capital 
Retained 
earnings 
Accumulated 
other 
comprehensive 
loss 
Treasury 
stock 
Total ABB  
stockholders’ 
equity 
Non- 
controlling 
interests 
Total 
stockholders’ 
equity 
          
 Balance at January 1, 2023 171 141 20,082 (4,556) (3,061) 12,777 410 13,187 
 Net income(1)   1,036   1,036 25 1,061 
 Foreign currency translation         
 adjustments, net of tax of $(1)    79  79 6 85 
 Effect of change in fair value of         
 available-for-sale securities,         
 net of tax of $1    5  5  5 
 Unrecognized income (expense)         
 related to pensions and other         
 postretirement plans,         
 net of tax of $1    –  –  – 
 Change in derivative instruments         
 and hedges, net of tax of $0    3  3  3 
 Issuance of subsidiary shares  170    170 168 338 
 Other changes in         
 noncontrolling interests      – (1) (1) 
 Dividends to         
 noncontrolling shareholders      – (5) (5) 
 Dividends to shareholders   (1,706)   (1,706)  (1,706) 
 Share-based payment arrangements  22    22 1 23 
 Purchase of treasury stock     (253) (253)  (253) 
 Delivery of shares  (53)   148 95  95 
 Other  (2)    (2)  (2) 
 Balance at March 31, 2023 171 279 19,411 (4,469) (3,165) 12,227 604 12,831 
          
          
 Balance at January 1, 2024 163 7 19,724 (5,070) (1,414) 13,410 647 14,057 
 Net income(1)   905   905 9 914 
 Foreign currency translation         
 adjustments, net of tax of $3    131  131 (16) 115 
 Effect of change in fair value of         
 available-for-sale securities,         
 net of tax of $0    (1)  (1)  (1) 
 Unrecognized income (expense)         
 related to pensions and other         
 postretirement plans,         
 net of tax of $16    33  33  33 
 Change in derivative instruments         
 and hedges, net of tax of $0    3  3  3 
 Changes in noncontrolling interests  (1) (30)   (31) 1 (30) 
 Dividends to         
 noncontrolling shareholders      – (1) (1) 
 Dividends to shareholders   (1,804)   (1,804)  (1,804) 
 Share-based payment arrangements  20    20 1 21 
 Purchase of treasury stock     (314) (314)  (314) 
 Delivery of shares  (14) (174)  578 390  390 
 Other  (3)    (3) 2 (1) 
 Balance at March 31, 2024 163 9 18,622 (4,904) (1,150) 12,740 642 13,382 
 
(1) Amounts attributable to noncontrolling interests for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, exclude net losses of $1 million and $1 million, respectively, related to 
redeemable noncontrolling interests, which are reported in the mezzanine equity section on the Consolidated Balance Sheets. 
 Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided. 
           
 See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information

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11 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
— 
Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information (unaudited) 
 
 
─ 
Note 1 
The Company and basis of presentation 
ABB Ltd and its subsidiaries (collectively, the Company) together form a technology leader in electrification and automation, enabling a more 
sustainable and resource-efficient future. The Company’s solutions connect engineering know -how and software to optimize how things are 
manufactured, moved, powered, and operated. 
The Company’s Consolidated Financial Information is prepared in accordance with United States of America generally accepted a ccounting principles 
(U.S. GAAP) for interim financial reporting. As such, the Consolidated Financial Information does not include all the informa tion and notes required under 
U.S. GAAP for annual consolidated financial statements. Therefore, such financial information should be read in conjunction w ith the audited 
consolidated financial statements in the Company’s Annual Report for the year ended December  31, 2023. 
The preparation of financial information in conformity with U.S. GAAP requires management to make assumptions and estimates t hat directly affect the 
amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Information. These accounting assumptions and estimates include:  
• estimates to determine valuation allowances for deferred tax assets and amounts recorded for unrecognized tax benefits,  
• estimates related to credit losses expected to occur over the remaining life of financial assets such as trade and other receivables, loans and 
other instruments, 
• estimates of loss contingencies associated with litigation or threatened litigation and other claims and inquiries, environme ntal damages, 
product warranties, self-insurance reserves, regulatory and other proceedings,  
• assumptions and projections, principally related to future material, labor and project -related overhead costs, used in determining the 
percentage-of-completion on projects where revenue is recognized over time , as well as the amount of variable consideration the Company 
expects to be entitled to, 
• assumptions used in the calculation of pension and postretirement benefits and the fair value of pension plan assets,  
• estimates used to record expected costs for employee severance in connection with restructuring programs,  
• assumptions used in determining inventory obsolescence and net realizable value,  
• growth rates, discount rates and other assumptions used to determine impairment of long -lived assets and in testing goodwill for 
impairment, 
• estimates and assumptions used in determining the fair values of assets and liabilities assumed in business combinations,  and 
• estimates and assumptions used in determining the initial fair value of retained noncontrolling interest s and certain obligations in connection 
with divestments. 
The actual results and outcomes may differ from the Company’s estimates and assumptions.  
A portion of the Company’s activities (primarily long-term construction activities) has an operating cycle that exceeds one year. For classification of 
current assets and liabilities related to such activities, the Company elected to use the duration of the individual contract s as its operating cycle. 
Accordingly, there are accounts receivable, contract assets, inventories and provisions related to these contracts which will  not be realized within one 
year that have been classified as current.  
Basis of presentation 
In the opinion of management, the unaudited Consolidated Financial Information contains all necessary adjustments to present fairly the financial 
position, results of operations and cash flows for the reported periods. Management considers all such adjustments to be of a  normal recurring nature. 
The Consolidated Financial Information is presented in United States dollars ($) unless otherwise stated. Due to rounding, nu mbers presented in the 
Consolidated Financial Information may not add to the totals provided.  
Certain amounts reported in the Consolidated Financial Information for prior periods have been reclassified to conform to the  current year’s 
presentation. 
 
Change in accounting policy  
Effective January  1, 2024,  the Company changed the presentation of discontinued operations in its statement of cash flows to an alternate 
allowable policy. As a result, the total cash flows for operating, investing and financing activities from discontinued operations are no longer 
show n separately but instead all cash flows in discontinued operations are present ed within each line item  as appropriate in the statement of 
cash flow s. As this presentation c hange represents a chang e in accounting policy, all prior periods presented have been rec lassified to conform 
to the current period presentation  and there was no material impact for the three months ended March 31, 2023 .

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Note 2 
Recent accounting pronouncements 
Applicable for current periods 
Improvements to reportable segment disclosures  
In January 2024, the Company adopted an accounting standard update which requires the Company to disclose additional reportable segment 
information primarily through enhanced disclosures about significant segment expenses and extending certain annual disclosure  requirements to a 
quarterly frequency. The update will be applied retrospectively for all periods presented in the Company’s annual consolidated financial statements and 
then commencing from the first quarter of 2025, in its interim consolidated financial information. Other than these additional disclosures, this update 
does not have a significant impact on the Company’s consolidated financial statements . 
Applicable for future periods 
Improvements to Income tax disclosures 
In December 2023, an accounting standard update was issued which requires the Company to disclose additional information rela ted to income taxes. 
Under the update, the Company is required to annually disclose by jurisdiction (i)  additional disaggregated information within the tax rate reconciliation 
and (ii) income taxes paid. This update is effective for the Company prospectively, with retrospective adoption permitted, for annual periods begin ning 
January 1, 2025. The Company is currently evaluating the impact of adopting this update on its consolidated financial statements.  
 
 
 
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Note 3 
Cash and equivalents, marketable securities and short-term investments 
Cash and equivalents, marketable securities and short -term investments consisted of the following:  
   March 31, 2024 
       Cash and Marketable 
    Gross Gross  equivalents securities 
    unrealized unrealized  and restricted and short-term 
 ($ in millions) Cost basis gains losses Fair value cash investments 
 Changes in fair value        
 recorded in net income       
 Cash 1,789   1,789 1,789  
 Time deposits 2,817   2,817 2,331 486 
 Equity securities 1,391 37  1,428  1,428 
  5,997 37 – 6,034 4,120 1,914 
 Changes in fair value recorded       
 in other comprehensive income       
 Debt securities available-for-sale:       
  U.S. government obligations 190 2 (9) 183  183 
  190 2 (9) 183 – 183 
 Total 6,187 39 (9) 6,217 4,120 2,097 
 Of which:        
  Restricted cash, current     18  
         
 
   December 31, 2023 
       Cash and Marketable 
    Gross Gross  equivalents securities 
    unrealized unrealized  and restricted and short-term 
 ($ in millions) Cost basis gains losses Fair value cash investments 
 Changes in fair value       
 recorded in net income       
 Cash 1,449   1,449 1,449  
 Time deposits 2,923   2,923 2,460 463 
 Equity securities 1,250 32  1,282  1,282 
  5,622 32 – 5,654 3,909 1,745 
 Changes in fair value recorded       
 in other comprehensive income       
 Debt securities available-for-sale:       
  U.S. government obligations 189 2 (8) 183  183 
  189 2 (8) 183 – 183 
 Total 5,811 34 (8) 5,837 3,909 1,928 
 Of which:       
  Restricted cash, current     18

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Note 4 
Derivative financial instruments 
The Company is exposed to certain currency, commodity  and interest rate risks arising from its global operating, financing and investing activities. The 
Company uses derivative instruments to reduce and manage the economic impact of these exposures.  
Currency risk  
Due to the global nature of the Company’s operations, many of its subsidiaries are exposed to currency risk in their operatin g activities from entering 
into transactions in currencies other than their functional currency. To manage such currency risks, the Company’s policies r equire its subsidiaries to 
hedge their foreign currency exposures from binding sales and purchase contracts denominated in foreign currencies. For forec asted foreign currency 
denominated sales of standard products and the related foreign currency denominated purchases, the Company’s policy is to hed ge up to a maximum 
of 100 percent of the forecasted foreign currency denominated exposures, depending on the length of the forecasted exposures. Foreca sted exposures 
greater than 12 months are not hedged. Forward foreign exchange contracts are the main instrument used to protect the Company against the vol atility 
of future cash flows (caused by changes in exchange rates) of contracted and forecasted sales and purchases denominated in fo reign currencies. In 
addition, within its treasury operations, the Company primarily uses foreign exchange swaps and forward foreign exchange cont racts to manage the 
currency and timing mismatches arising in its liquidity management activities.  
Commodity risk 
Various commodity products are used in the Company’s manufacturing activities. Consequently it is exposed to volatility in fu ture cash flows arising 
from changes in commodity prices. To manage the price risk of commodities, the Com pany’s policies require that its subsidiaries hedge the commodity 
price risk exposures from binding contracts, as well as at least 50  percent (up to a maximum of 100 percent) of the forecasted commodity exposure over 
the next 12 months or longer (up to a maximum of 18 months). Primarily swap contracts are used to manage the associated price risks of commodities.  
Interest rate risk  
The Company has issued bonds at fixed rates. Interest rate swaps  and cross-currency interest rate swaps are used to manage the interest rate and 
foreign currency risk associated with certain debt and generally such swaps are designated as fair value hedges. In addition, from time to time, the 
Company uses instruments such as interest rate swaps, interest rate futures, bond futures or forward rate agreements to manag e interest rate risk 
arising from the Company’s balance sheet structure but does not designate such instruments as hedges.  
Volume of derivative activity 
In general, while the Company’s primary objective in its use of derivatives is to minimize exposures arising from its business, certain derivatives are 
designated and qualify for hedge accounting treatment while others either are not designated or do not qualify for hedge acco unting. 
Foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives  
The gross notional amounts of outstanding foreign exchange and interest rate derivatives (whether designated as hedges or not ) were as follows: 
 Type of derivative Total notional amounts at 
 ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 
 Foreign exchange contracts 14,331 12,335 13,273 
 Embedded foreign exchange derivatives 1,106 1,137 1,104 
 Cross-currency interest rate swaps 863 886 870 
 Interest rate contracts 3,075 1,606 2,963 
 
Derivative commodity contracts 
The Company uses derivatives to hedge its direct or indirect exposure to the movement in the prices of commodities which are primarily copper, silver, 
steel and aluminum. The following table shows the notional amounts of outstanding derivatives (whether designated as hedges or not), on a net bas is, 
to reflect the Company’s requirements for these commodities: 
 Type of derivative Unit Total notional amounts at 
   March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 
 Copper swaps metric tonnes 38,116 35,015 27,920 
 Silver swaps ounces 2,689,981 2,359,363 2,392,353 
 Steel swaps metric tonnes 10,251 10,206 6,804 
 Aluminum swaps metric tonnes 5,875 5,900 6,750 
 
Cash flow hedges 
As noted above, the Company mainly uses forward foreign exchange contracts to manage the foreign exchange risk of its operati ons and commodity 
swaps to manage its commodity risks. The Company applies cash flow hedge accounting in only limited cases. In these cases, th e effective portion of 
the changes in their fair value is recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss and subsequently reclassified into earnin gs in the same line item 
and in the same period as the underlying hedged transaction affects earnings. For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, there were no 
significant amounts recorded for cash flow hedge accounting activities.  
Fair value hedges 
To reduce its interest rate exposure arising primarily from its debt issuance activities, the Company uses interest rate swap s and cross-currency interest 
rate swaps. Where such instruments are designated as fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of these instruments, as well as the changes in the 
fair value of the risk component of the underlying debt being hedged, are recorded as offsetting gains and losses in Interest  and other finance expense.

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The effect of derivative instruments, designated and qualifying as fair value hedges, on the Consolidated Income Statements w as as follows: 
     Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions)    2024 2023 
 Gains (losses) recognized in Interest and other finance expense:      
 Interest rate contracts Designated as fair value hedges   13 10 
  Hedged item   (14) (10) 
 Cross-currency interest rate swaps Designated as fair value hedges   (3) (11) 
  Hedged item   3 2 
 
Derivatives not designated in hedge relationships  
Derivative instruments that are not designated as hedges or do not qualify as either cash flow or fair value hedges are economic hedges used for risk 
management purposes. Gains and losses from changes in the fair values of such derivatives are recognized in the same line in the income statement as 
the economically hedged transaction. 
Furthermore, under certain circumstances, the Company is required to split and account separately for foreign currency deriva tives that are embedded 
within certain binding sales or purchase contracts denominated in a currency other than the functional currency of the subsid iary and the counterparty. 
The gains (losses) recognized in the Consolidated Income Statements on derivatives not designated in hedging relationships we re as follows: 
 Type of derivative not  Gains (losses) recognized in income 
 designated as a hedge  Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions) Location 2024 2023 
 Foreign exchange contracts Total revenues (168) 11 
  Total cost of sales 47 (1) 
  SG&A expenses(1) 13 6 
  Non-order related research and development  (2) – 
  Interest and other finance expense 247 42 
 Embedded foreign exchange contracts Total revenues 18 7 
  Total cost of sales (4) (1) 
 Commodity contracts Total cost of sales 9 11 
 Other Interest and other finance expense (2) – 
 Total  158 75 
(1) SG&A expenses represent “Selling, general and  administrative expenses”.  
The fair values of derivatives included in the Consolidated Balance Sheets were as follows:  
  March 31, 2024 
  Derivative assets  Derivative liabilities 
  Current in Non-current in  Current in Non-current in 
  “Other current “Other non-current  “Other current “Other non-current 
 ($ in millions) assets” assets”  liabilities” liabilities” 
 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:      
 Foreign exchange contracts – –  2 – 
 Interest rate contracts – –  4 3 
 Cross-currency interest rate swaps – –  – 256 
 Other 7 –  – – 
 Total 7 –  6 259 
       
 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:       
 Foreign exchange contracts 179 19  97 13 
 Commodity contracts 17 –  1 – 
 Interest rate contracts – –  – – 
 Embedded foreign exchange derivatives 24 5  11 1 
 Other – 3  – – 
 Total 220 27  109 14 
 Total fair value 227 27  115 273

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  December 31, 2023 
  Derivative assets  Derivative liabilities 
  Current in Non-current in  Current in Non-current in 
  “Other current “Other non-current  “Other current “Other non-current 
 ($ in millions) assets” assets”  liabilities” liabilities” 
 Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:      
 Foreign exchange contracts – –  5 2 
 Interest rate contracts – –  18 – 
 Cross-currency interest rate swaps – –  – 230 
 Other 10 –  – – 
 Total 10 –  23 232 
       
 Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:       
 Foreign exchange contracts 123 30  177 9 
 Commodity contracts 8 –  3 – 
 Interest rate contracts 1 –  1 – 
 Other equity contracts 4 –  – – 
 Embedded foreign exchange derivatives 23 5  26 5 
 Total 159 35  207 14 
 Total fair value 169 35  230 246 
 
Close-out netting agreements provide for the termination, valuation and net settlement of some or all outstanding transactions betw een two 
counterparties on the occurrence of one or more pre-defined trigger events. 
Although the Company is party to close-out netting agreements with most derivative counterparties, the fair values in the tables above and in the 
Consolidated Balance Sheets at March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, have been presented on a gross basis.  
The Company’s netting agreements and other similar arrangements allow net settlements under certain conditions. At March  31, 2024, and December 31, 
2023, information related to these offsetting arrangements was as follows:  
 ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 
  Gross amount Derivative liabilities Cash Non-cash  
 Type of agreement or of recognized eligible for set-off collateral collateral Net asset 
 similar arrangement assets in case of default received received exposure 
 Derivatives 225 (71) – – 154 
 Total 225 (71) – – 154 
       
 ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 
  Gross amount Derivative liabilities Cash Non-cash  
 Type of agreement or   of recognized eligible for set-off collateral collateral Net liability 
 similar arrangement liabilities in case of default pledged pledged exposure 
 Derivatives 376 (71) – – 305 
 Total 376 (71) – – 305 
 
 ($ in millions) December 31, 2023 
  Gross amount Derivative liabilities Cash Non-cash  
 Type of agreement or   of recognized eligible for set-off collateral collateral Net asset 
 similar arrangement  assets in case of default received received exposure 
 Derivatives 176 (111) – – 65 
 Total 176 (111) – – 65 
       
  
 ($ in millions) December 31, 2023 
  Gross amount Derivative liabilities Cash Non-cash  
 Type of agreement or  of recognized eligible for set-off collateral  collateral Net liability 
 similar arrangement liabilities  in case of default pledged pledged exposure 
 Derivatives 445 (111) – – 334 
 Total 445 (111) – – 334

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Note 5 
Fair values 
The Company uses fair value measurement principles to record certain financial assets and liabilities on a recurring basis and, w hen necessary, to record 
certain non-financial assets at fair value on a non -recurring basis, as well as to determine fair value disclosures for certain financial instruments carried 
at amortized cost in the financial statements. Financial assets and liabilities recorded at fair value on a recurring basis i nclude foreign currency, 
commodity and interest rate derivatives, as well as available -for-sale securities. Non-financial assets recorded at fair value on a non -recurring basis 
include long-lived assets that are reduced to their estimated fair value due to impairments.  
Fair value is the price that would be received when selling an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transactio n between market participants at 
the measurement date. In determining fair value, the Company uses various valuation techniques including the market approach (using observable 
market data for identical or similar assets and liabilities), the income approach (discounted cash flow models) and the cost approach (using costs a 
market participant would incur to develop a comparable asset). Inputs used to determine the fair value of assets and liabilit ies are defined by a 
three-level hierarchy, depending on the nature of those inputs. The Company has categorized its financial assets and liabilities and non -financial assets 
measured at fair value within this hierarchy based on whether the inputs to the valuation technique are observable or unobser vable. An observable input 
is based on market data obtained from independent sources, while an unobservable input reflects the Company’s assumptions abo ut market data. 
The levels of the fair value hierarchy are as follows:  
Level 1:  Valuation inputs consist of quoted prices in an active market for identical assets or liabilities (observable quoted prices).  Assets and liabilities 
valued using Level 1 inputs include exchange‑traded equity securities, listed derivatives which are actively traded such as commodity futures, 
interest rate futures and certain actively traded debt securities . 
Level 2:  Valuation inputs consist of observable inputs (other than Level 1 inputs) such as actively quoted prices for similar assets, quoted prices in 
inactive markets and inputs other than quoted prices such as interest rate yield curves, credit spreads, or inputs derived fr om other observable 
data by interpolation, correlation, regression or other means. The adjustments applied to quoted prices or the inputs used in  valuation models 
may be both observable and unobservable. In these cases, the fair value measurement is classified as Level 2 unless the unobs ervable portion of 
the adjustment or the unobservable input to the valuation model is significant, in which case the fair value measurement woul d be classified as 
Level 3. Assets and liabilities valued or disclosed using Level 2 inputs include investments in certain funds, certain debt s ecurities that are not 
actively traded, interest rate swaps, cross-currency interest rate swaps, commodity swaps, forward foreign exchange contracts, foreign 
exchange swaps and forward rate agreements, time deposits, as well as financing receivables and debt.  
Level 3:  Valuation inputs are based on the Company’s assumptions of relevant market data (unobservable input).  
Whenever quoted prices involve bid-ask spreads, the Company ordinarily determines fair values based on mid -market quotes. When determining fair 
values based on quoted prices in an active market, the Company considers if the level of transaction activity for the financi al instrument has significantly 
decreased or would not be considered orderly. In such cases, the resulting changes in valuation techniques would be disclosed . If the market is 
considered disorderly or if quoted prices are not available, the Company is required to use another valuation technique, such  as an income approach. 
Recurring fair value measures 
The fair values of financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis were as follows:  
  March 31, 2024 
 ($ in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total fair value 
 Assets     
 Securities in “Marketable securities and short-term investments”:     
 Equity securities – 1,428 – 1,428 
 Debt securities—U.S. government obligations 183 – – 183 
 Derivative assets—current in “Other current assets”  – 227 – 227 
 Derivative assets—non-current in “Other non-current assets” – 27 – 27 
 Total 183 1,682 – 1,865 
      
 Liabilities     
 Derivative liabilities—current in “Other current liabilities”  – 115 – 115 
 Derivative liabilities—non-current in “Other non-current liabilities” – 273 – 273 
 Total – 388 – 388 
 
 
  December 31, 2023 
 ($ in millions) Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total fair value 
 Assets     
 Securities in “Marketable securities and short-term investments”:     
 Equity securities – 1,282 – 1,282 
 Debt securities—U.S. government obligations 183 – – 183 
 Derivative assets—current in “Other current assets”  – 169 – 169 
 Derivative assets—non-current in “Other non-current assets” – 35 – 35 
 Total 183 1,486 – 1,669 
      
 Liabilities     
 Derivative liabilities—current in “Other current liabilities”  – 230 – 230 
 Derivative liabilities—non-current in “Other non-current liabilities” – 246 – 246 
 Total – 476 – 476

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The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair values of financial assets and liabilities measured  at fair value on a 
recurring basis: 
• Securities in “Marketable securities and short-term investments”: If quoted market prices in active markets for identical assets are available, 
these are considered Level 1 inputs; however, when markets are not active, these inputs are considered Level  2. If such quoted market prices 
are not available, fair value is determined using market prices for similar assets or present value techniques, applying an a ppropriate risk-free 
interest rate adjusted for non-performance risk. The inputs used in present value techniques are observable and fall into the Level  2 category.  
 
• Derivatives: The fair values of derivative instruments are determined using quoted prices of identical instruments from an active market , if 
available (Level 1 inputs). If quoted prices are not available, price quotes for similar instruments, appropriately adjusted, or present value  
techniques, based on available market data, or option pricing models are used. The fair values obtained using price quotes fo r similar 
instruments or valuation techniques represent a Level 2 input unless significant unobservable inputs are used.  
Non-recurring fair value measures  
There were no significant non-recurring fair value measurements during the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023. 
Disclosure about financial instruments carried on a cost basis  
The fair values of financial instruments carried on a cost basis were as follows:  
  March 31, 2024 
 ($ in millions) Carrying value  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total fair value 
 Assets       
 Cash and equivalents (excluding securities with original        
 maturities up to 3 months):       
 Cash 1,771  1,771 – – 1,771 
 Time deposits 2,331  – 2,331 – 2,331 
 Restricted cash 18  18 – – 18 
 Marketable securities and short-term investments       
 (excluding securities):       
 Time deposits 486  – 486 – 486 
        
 Liabilities       
 Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt       
 (excluding finance lease obligations) 1,927  1,890 37 – 1,927 
 Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations)  6,192  6,211 8 – 6,219 
 
 
  December 31, 2023 
 ($ in millions) Carrying value  Level 1 Level 2 Level 3 Total fair value 
 Assets       
 Cash and equivalents (excluding securities with original        
 maturities up to 3 months):       
 Cash 1,431  1,431 – – 1,431 
 Time deposits 2,460  – 2,460 – 2,460 
 Restricted cash 18  18 – – 18 
 Marketable securities and short-term investments       
 (excluding securities):       
 Time deposits 463  – 463 – 463 
        
 Liabilities       
 Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt       
 (excluding finance lease obligations) 2,576  2,521 55 – 2,576 
 Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations)  5,060  5,096 5 – 5,101 
 
The Company uses the following methods and assumptions in estimating fair values of financial instruments carried on a cost b asis: 
• Cash and equivalents (excluding securities with original maturities up to 3  months), Restricted cash, and Marketable securities and short -term 
investments (excluding securities): The carrying amounts approximate the fair values as the items are short -term in nature or, for cash held in 
banks, are equal to the deposit amount. 
• Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations): Short-term debt includes commercial paper, 
bank borrowings and overdrafts. The carrying amounts of short -term debt and current maturities of long-term debt, excluding finance lease 
obligations, approximate their fair values. 
• Long-term debt (excluding finance lease obligations): Fair values of bonds are determined using quoted market prices (Level  1 inputs), if 
available. For bonds without available quoted market prices and other long -term debt, the fair values are determined using a discounted cash 
flow methodology based upon borrowing rates of similar debt instruments and reflecting appropriate adjustments for non -performance risk 
(Level 2 inputs).

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Contract assets and liabilities 
The following table provides information about Contract assets and Contract liabilities:  
 ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 March 31, 2023 
 Contract assets 1,135 1,090 1,009 
 Contract liabilities 2,866 2,844 2,339 
 
Contract assets primarily relate to the Company’s right to receive consideration for work completed but for which no invoice has been issued at the 
reporting date. Contract assets are transferred to receivables when rights to receive payment become unconditional. Management expects that the 
majority of the amounts will be collected within one year of the respective balance sheet date.  
Contract liabilities primarily relate to up-front advances received on orders from customers as well as amounts invoiced to customers in excess of 
revenues recognized predominantly on long-term projects. Contract liabilities are reduced as work is performed and as revenues are recognized . 
The significant changes in the Contract assets and Contract liabilities balances were as follows: 
  Three months ended March 31, 
  2024  2023 
  Contract  Contract  Contract  Contract 
 ($ in millions) assets  liabilities  assets  liabilities 
 Revenue recognized, which was included in the Contract liabilities balance at Jan 1, 2024/2023    (724)    (651) 
 Additions to Contract liabilities - excluding amounts recognized as revenue during the period    819    707 
 Receivables recognized that were included in the Contract assets balance at Jan 1, 2024/2023  (408)    (325)   
 
The Company considers its order backlog to represent its unsatisfied performance obligations. At March 31, 2024, the Company had unsatisfied 
performance obligations totaling $22,015 million and, of this amount, the Company expects to fulfill approximately 61 percent of the obligations in 2024, 
approximately 23 percent of the obligations in 2025 and the balance thereafter. 
 
 
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Supplier finance programs 
The Company has several supplier finance programs, all with similar characteristics, with various financial institutions acti ng as paying agent. These 
programs allow qualifying suppliers access to bank facilities which permit earlier payment at a cost to the supplier. The Company’s payment terms 
related to suppliers’ finance programs are not impacted by the suppliers’ decisions to sell amounts under the arrangements an d are typically consistent 
with local market practices. Outstanding supplier finance obligations are included in “Accounts payable, trade” in the Consol idated Balance Sheets and 
are reported as operating or investing (if capitalized) activities in the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows when paid. At March 31, 2024, and 
December 31, 2023, the total obligation outstanding under supplier finance programs amounted to $442  million and $415 million, respectively.

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Debt 
The Company’s total debt at March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, amounted to $8,303 million and $7,828 million, respectively. 
Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt  
The Company’s “Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt” consisted of the following: 
 ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 Short-term debt 50 87 
 Current maturities of long-term debt 1,907 2,520 
 Total 1,957 2,607 
 
Short-term debt primarily represented short-term bank borrowings from various banks. 
In March 2024, the Company repaid at maturity its EUR 500 million Floating Rate Instruments, equivalent to $539  million on date of repayment.  
Long-term debt 
The Company’s long-term debt at March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, amounted to $6,346 million and $5,221 million, respectively.  
Outstanding bonds (including maturities within the next 12 months) were as follows:   
  March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 (in millions) Nominal outstanding  Carrying value(1) Nominal outstanding  Carrying value(1) 
 Bonds:         
 Floating Rate EUR Instruments, due 2024     EUR 500 $ 554 
 0.625% EUR Instruments, due 2024 EUR 700 $ 755 EUR 700 $ 768 
 0.75% EUR Instruments, due 2024 EUR 750 $ 805 EUR 750 $ 819 
 0.3% CHF Bonds, due 2024 CHF 280 $ 309 CHF 280 $ 335 
 2.1% CHF Bonds, due 2025 CHF 150 $ 165 CHF 150 $ 179 
 1.965% CHF Bonds, due 2026 CHF 325 $ 358 CHF 325 $ 387 
 3.25% EUR Instruments, due 2027 EUR 500 $ 536 EUR 500 $ 551 
 0.75% CHF Bonds, due 2027 CHF 425 $ 468 CHF 425 $ 507 
 3.8% USD Notes, due 2028(2) USD 383 $ 382 USD 383 $ 382 
 1.9775% CHF Bonds, due 2028 CHF 150 $ 165 CHF 150 $ 179 
 3.125% EUR Instruments, due 2029 EUR 500 $ 536     
 1.0% CHF Bonds, due 2029 CHF 170 $ 188 CHF 170 $ 203 
 0% EUR Instruments, due 2030 EUR 800 $ 723 EUR 800 $ 749 
 2.375% CHF Bonds, due 2030 CHF 150 $ 165 CHF 150 $ 178 
 3.375% EUR Instruments, due 2031 EUR 750 $ 797 EUR 750 $ 818 
 2.1125% CHF Bonds, due 2033 CHF 275 $ 303 CHF 275 $ 327 
 3.375% EUR Instruments, due 2034 EUR 750 $ 802     
 4.375% USD Notes, due 2042(2) USD 609 $ 591 USD 609 $ 591 
 Total    $ 8,048   $ 7,527 
(1)  USD carrying values include unamortized debt issuance costs, bond discounts or premiums, as well as adjustments for fair value hedge accounting, where appropriate. 
(2)  Prior to completing a cash tender offer in November 2020, the original principal amount outstanding, on each of the 3.8% USD Notes, due 2028, and the 4.375% USD 
Notes, due 2042, was USD 750 million. 
In January 2024, the Company issued the following EUR Instruments: (i) EUR  500 million of 3.125 percent Instruments, due 2029, and (ii) EUR 750 million 
of 3.375 percent Instruments, due 2034, both paying interest annually in arrears. The aggregate net proceeds of these EUR Instruments,  after discount 
and fees, amounted to EUR 1,243 million (equivalent to approximately $1,360 million on date of issuance). 
 
Subsequent events 
On April 2, 2024, the Company repaid at maturity its EUR 700 million 0.625% EUR Instruments, equivalent to $752 million on date of repayment.

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Note 9 
Commitments and contingencies 
Contingencies—Regulatory, Compliance and Legal 
Regulatory 
Based on findings during an internal investigation, the Company self -reported to the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Department of 
Justice (DoJ), in the United States, to the Special Investigating Unit (SIU) and the National Prosecuting Authority (NPA) in South Africa as well as to 
various authorities in other countries potential suspect payments and other compliance concerns in connection with some of th e Company’s dealings 
with Eskom and related persons. Many of those parties have expressed an interest in, or commenced an investigation into, thes e matters and the 
Company is cooperating fully with them. The Company paid $104  million to Eskom in December 2020 as part of a full and final settlement with Eskom 
and the SIU relating to improper payments and other compliance issues associated with the Controls and Instrumentation Contra ct, and its Variation 
Orders for Units 1 and 2 at Kusile. The Company made a provision of approximately $325  million which was recorded in Other income (expense), net, 
during the third quarter of 2022. In December 2022, the Company settled with the SEC and D oJ as well as the authorities in South Africa and Switzerland. 
In March 2024, the Company settled its final pending matter with the authorities in Germany. The Company does not believe tha t it will need to record 
any additional provisions for this matter. 
General 
The Company is aware of proceedings, or the threat of proceedings, against it and others in respect of private claims by cust omers and other third 
parties with regard to certain actual or alleged anticompetitive practices. Also, the Company is subject to other claims and legal proceedings, as well as 
investigations carried out by various law enforcement authorities. With respect to the above -mentioned claims, regulatory matters, and any related 
proceedings, the Company will bear the related costs, including costs necessary to resolve them.  
Liabilities recognized 
At March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the Company had aggregate liabilities of $92 million and $101 million, respectively, included in Other 
provisions and Other non‑current liabilities, for the above regulatory, compliance and legal contingencies, and none of the individual liabilities 
recognized was significant. As it is not possible to make an informed judgment on, or reasonably predict, the outcome of cert ain matters and as it is not 
possible, based on information currently available to management, to estimate the maximum potential liability on other matter s, there could be adverse 
outcomes beyond the amounts accrued. 
Guarantees  
General 
The following table provides quantitative data regarding the Company’s third-party guarantees. The maximum potential payments represent a 
“worst-case scenario”, and do not reflect management’s expected outcomes.  
 Maximum potential payments ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 Performance guarantees 3,370 3,451 
 Financial guarantees 93 94 
 Total(1) 3,463 3,545 
(1) Maximum potential payments include amounts in both continuing and discontinued operations. 
The carrying amount of liabilities recorded in the Consolidated Balance Sheets reflects the Company’s best estimate of future  payments, which it may 
incur as part of fulfilling its guarantee obligations. In respect of the above guarantees, the carrying amounts of liabilitie s at March 31, 2024, and 
December 31, 2023, were not significant. 
The Company is party to various guarantees providing financial or performance assurances to certain third parties. These guar antees, which have 
various maturities up to 2032, mainly consist of performance guarantees whereby (i)  the Company guarantees the performance of a third party’s 
product or service according to the terms of a contract and (ii)  as member of a consortium/joint-venture that includes third parties, the Company 
guarantees not only its own performance but also the work of third parties. Such guarantees may include guarantees that a pro ject will be completed 
within a specified time. If the third party does not fulfill the obligation, the Company will compensate the guaranteed party  in cash or in kind. The 
original maturity dates for the majority of these performance guarantees range from one to ten years. 
In conjunction with the divestment of the high-voltage cable and cables accessories businesses, the Company has entered into various performance 
guarantees with other parties with respect to certain liabilities of the divested business. At  March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the maximum 
potential payable under these guarantees amounts to $843 million and $874 million, respectively, and these guarantees have various original maturities 
ranging from five to ten years. 
The Company retained obligations for financial and performance guarantees related to its former Power Grids business (reporte d as discontinued 
operations prior to its sale to Hitachi Ltd in 2020), which at both March  31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, have been fully indemnified by Hitachi  Ltd. 
These guarantees, having various maturities up to 2032, primarily consist of bank guarantees, standby letters of credit, busi ness performance 
guarantees and other trade-related guarantees, the majority of which have original maturity dates ranging from one to ten years. The maximum amount 
payable under these guarantees at both March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, was approximately $2.2 billion. 
Commercial commitments 
In addition, in the normal course of bidding for and executing certain projects, the Company has entered into standby letters  of credit, bid/performance 
bonds and surety bonds (collectively “performance bonds”) with various financial institutions. Customers can draw on such per formance bonds in the 
event that the Company does not fulfill its contractual obligations. The Company would then have an obligation to reimburse t he financial institution for 
amounts paid under the performance bonds. At March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023, the total outstanding performance bonds aggregated to  
$3.2 billion and $3.1 billion, respectively. There have been no significant amounts reimbursed to financial institutions under these types of arran gements 
in the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023.

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Product and order-related contingencies 
The Company calculates its provision for product warranties based on historical claims experience and specific review of cert ain contracts. The 
reconciliation of the Provisions for warranties, including guarantees of product performance, was as follows:  
 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 
 Balance at January 1, 1,210 1,028 
 Claims paid in cash or in kind (37) (40) 
 Net increase in provision for changes in estimates, warranties issued and warranties expired 55 65 
 Exchange rate differences (37) 7 
 Balance at March 31, 1,191 1,060 
 
 
 
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Note 10 
Income taxes 
In calculating income tax expense, the Company uses an estimate of the annual effective tax rate based upon the facts and cir cumstances known at each 
interim period. On a quarterly basis, the actual effective tax rate is adjusted, as appropriate, based upon changed facts and  circumstances, if any, as 
compared to those forecasted at the beginning of the year and each interim period thereafter.  
The effective tax rate of 27.1 percent in the three months ended March 31, 2024, was higher than the effective tax rate of 10.1  percent in the three months 
ended March 31, 2023, primarily due to a net benefit of $206 million realized on a favorable resolution of an uncertain tax position  in the three months 
ended March 31, 2023. The release of the corresponding provision resulted in an increase of $0.11 in earnings per share (basic and diluted) for the three 
months ended March 31, 2023. 
 
 
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Note 11 
Employee benefits 
The Company operates defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution pension plans, and termination indemnity plans, in a ccordance with local 
regulations and practices. At March 31, 2024, the Company’s most significant defined benefit pension plans are in Switzerland as well as in Germany, the 
United Kingdom, and the United States. These plans cover a large portion of the Company’s employees and provide benefits to employees in the event 
of death, disability, retirement, or termination of employment. Certain of these plans are multi -employer plans. The Company also operates other 
postretirement benefit plans including postretirement health care benefits and other employee -related benefits for active employees including 
long-service award plans. The postretirement benefit plans are not significant. The measurement date used for the Company’s employ ee benefit plans is 
December 31. The funding policies of the Company’s plans are consistent with the local government and tax requirements.  
Net periodic benefit cost of the Company’s defined benefit pension plans consisted of the following:  
 ($ in millions) Defined pension benefits 
  Switzerland International 
 Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 
 Operational pension cost:     
 Service cost 11 9 8 8 
 Operational pension cost 11 9 8 8 
 Non-operational pension cost (credit):     
 Interest cost 9 12 39 40 
 Expected return on plan assets (31) (33) (43) (39) 
 Amortization of prior service cost (credit) (2) – (1) – 
 Amortization of net actuarial loss – – 13 13 
 Non-operational pension cost (credit) (24) (21) 8  14 
 Net periodic benefit cost (credit) (13) (12) 16 22 
 
The components of net periodic benefit cost other than the service cost component are included in the line Non -operational pension cost (credit) in the 
Consolidated Income Statements. 
Employer contributions were as follows: 
 ($ in millions) Defined pension benefits 
  Switzerland International 
 Three months ended March 31, 2024 2023 2024 2023 
 Total contributions to defined benefit pension plans  13 2 11 11 
 
The Company expects to make contributions totaling approximately $87 million to its defined pension plans for the full year 202 4.

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Note 12 
Stockholder's equity  
At the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders (AGM) on March 21, 2024, shareholders approved the proposal of the Board of Directors to distribute 
0.87 Swiss francs per share to shareholders. The declared dividend amounted to $ 1,804 million, with the Company disbursing a portion in March and the 
remaining amounts scheduled to be paid in the second quarter of 2024. 
In March 2024, the Company completed the share buyback program that was launched in April 2023. This program was executed on a second trading line 
on the SIX Swiss Exchange. Through this program, the Company purchased a total of 21 million shares for approximately $0.8 billion, of which 4 million 
shares were purchased in the first quarter of 2024 (resulting in an increase in Treasury stock of $187 million). 
Also in March 2024, the Company announced a new share buyback program of up to $ 1 billion. This program, which was launched in April 2024, is being 
executed on a second trading line on the SIX Swiss Exchange and is planned to run until January 2025. 
During the first quarter of 2024, the Company delivered, out of treasury stock, approximately 16 million shares in connection with its Management 
Incentive Plan. 
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Note 13 
Earnings per share 
Basic earnings per share is calculated by dividing income by the weighted -average number of shares outstanding during the period. Diluted earnings per 
share is calculated by dividing income by the weighted -average number of shares outstanding during the period, assuming that all potentially dilutive 
securities were exercised, if dilutive. Potentially dilutive securities comprise outstanding written call options, and outsta nding options and shares 
granted subject to certain conditions under the Company’s share -based payment arrangements. 
 Basic earnings per share   
   Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions, except per share data in $)   2024 2023 
 Amounts attributable to ABB shareholders:      
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax    906 1,041 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1) (5) 
 Net income   905 1,036 
      
 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in millions)    1,839 1,861 
      
 Basic earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders:      
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax    0.49 0.56 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    – – 
 Net income   0.49 0.56 
      
 Diluted earnings per share   
   Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions, except per share data in $)   2024 2023 
 Amounts attributable to ABB shareholders:      
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax   906 1,041 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax    (1) (5) 
 Net income   905 1,036 
      
 Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in millions)    1,839 1,861 
 Effect of dilutive securities:     
 Call options and shares   13 13 
 Adjusted weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in millions)    1,852 1,874 
      
 Diluted earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders:      
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax    0.49 0.56 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax   – – 
 Net income   0.49 0.55

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Note 14 
Reclassifications out of accumulated other comprehensive loss 
The following table shows changes in “Accumulated other comprehensive loss” (OCI) attributable to ABB, by component, net of t ax: 
   Unrealized gains Pension and   
  Foreign currency (losses) on other Derivative  
  translation available-for-sale postretirement instruments  
 ($ in millions) adjustments securities plan adjustments and hedges Total OCI 
 Balance at January 1, 2023 (3,691) (19) (838) (8) (4,556) 
 Other comprehensive (loss) income:      
 Other comprehensive (loss) income      
 before reclassifications 85 4 (8) 2 83 
 Amounts reclassified from OCI – 1 8 1 10 
 Total other comprehensive (loss) income  85 5 – 3 93 
       
 Less:      
 Amounts attributable to      
 noncontrolling interests and      
 redeemable noncontrolling interests 6 – – – 6 
 Balance at March 31, 2023 (3,612) (14) (838) (5) (4,469) 
 
 
   Unrealized gains Pension and   
  Foreign currency (losses) on other Derivative  
  translation available-for-sale postretirement instruments  
 ($ in millions) adjustments securities plan adjustments and hedges Total OCI 
 Balance at January 1, 2024 (3,977) (8) (1,075) (10) (5,070) 
 Other comprehensive (loss) income:       
 Other comprehensive (loss) income      
 before reclassifications 115 (1) 27 – 141 
 Amounts reclassified from OCI – – 6 3 9 
 Total other comprehensive (loss) income  115 (1) 33 3 150 
       
 Less:      
 Amounts attributable to      
 noncontrolling interests and      
 redeemable noncontrolling interests (16) – – – (16) 
 Balance at March 31, 2024 (3,846) (9) (1,042) (7) (4,904) 
 
The amounts reclassified out of OCI for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, were not significant.

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Note 15 
Operating segment data 
The Chief Operating Decision Maker (CODM) is the Chief Executive Officer. The CODM allocates resources to and assesses the pe rformance of each 
operating segment using the information outlined below. The Company is organized into the following segments, based on products and services: 
Electrification, Motion, Process Automation and Robotics & Discrete Automation. The remaining operations of the Company are i ncluded in Corporate 
and Other. 
A description of the types of products and services provided by each reportable segment is as follows:  
• Electrification: manufactures and sells electrical products and solutions which are designed to provide safe, smart and sustainable electrical 
flow from the substation to the socket. The portfolio of increasingly digital and connected solutions includes renewable power 
solutions, modular substation packages, distribution automation products, switchboard s and panelboards, switchgear, UPS solutions, circuit 
breakers, measuring and sensing devices, control products, wiring accessories, enclosures and cabling systems and intelligent  home and 
building solutions, designed to integrate and automate lighting, heating, ventilation, security and data communication networ ks. The 
products and services are currently delivered through five operating Divisions: Distribution Solutions, Smart Power, Smart Buildings, 
Installation Products and Service, as well as, prior to its sale in July 2023, the Power Conversion Division. 
 
• Motion: designs, manufactures, and sells drives, motors, generators and traction converters that are driving the low -carbon future for 
industries, cities, infrastructure and transportation. These products, digital technology and related services enable industr ial customers to 
increase energy efficiency, improve safety and reliability, and achieve precise control of their processes. Building on over 140 years of 
cumulative experience in electric powertrains, Motion combines domain expertise and technology to deliver the optimum solution for a wide 
range of applications in all industrial segments. In addition, Motion, along with its partners, has a leading global service presence. These 
products and services are delivered through seven operating Divisions: Large Motors and Generators, IEC LV Motors, NEMA Motors, Drive 
Products, System Drives, Service and Traction. 
 
• Process Automation: offers a broad range of industry-specific, integrated automation, electrification and digital solutions, as well as lifecycle 
services for the process, hybrid and marine industries. The product portfolio includes control technologies, industrial software, advanced 
analytics, sensing and measurement technology, and marine propulsion systems. In addition, Process Automation offers a comprehensive 
range of services, from repair to advanced digital capabilities such as remote monitoring, preventive maintenance, asset performance 
management, emission monitoring and cybersecurity . The products, systems and services are delivered through four operating Divisions: 
Energy Industries, Process Industries, Marine & Ports and Measurement &  Analytics. 
 
• Robotics & Discrete Automation: delivers its products, solutions and services through two operating Divisions. Robotics provides industrial 
and collaborative robots, autonomous mobile robotics, mapping and navigation solutions, robotic solutions, field services, spare parts and 
digital services. Machine Automation specializes in automation solutions based on its programmable logic controllers (PLC), i ndustrial PCs 
(IPC), servo motion, transport systems and machine vision. Both divisions offer software across the entire life cycle, includ ing engineering and 
simulation software as well as a comprehensive range of digital solutions.  
Corporate and Other: Corporate includes headquarter costs, the Company’s corporate real estate activities and Corporate Treasury while Other inclu des 
the E-mobility operating segment, other non-core operating activities as well as the operating activities of certain divested businesses. 
The primary measure of profitability on which the operating segments are evaluated is Operational EBITA, which represents inc ome from operations 
excluding: 
• amortization expense on intangibles arising upon acquisition ( acquisition-related amortization),  
• restructuring, related and implementation costs , 
• changes in the amount recorded for obligations related to divested businesses occurring after the divestment date (changes in  obligations 
related to divested businesses), 
• gains and losses from sale of businesses (including fair value adjustment on assets and liabilities held for sale , if any),  
• acquisition- and divestment-related expenses and integration costs, 
• certain other non-operational items, as well as  
• foreign exchange/commodity timing differences in income from operations consisting of:  (a) unrealized gains and losses on derivatives 
(foreign exchange, commodities, embedded derivatives), (b)  realized gains and losses on derivatives where the underlying hedged transaction 
has not yet been realized, and (c) unrealized foreign exchange movements on receivables/payables (and related assets/liabilities).  
Certain other non-operational items generally includes certain regulatory, compliance and legal costs, certain asset write downs/impairments  and 
certain other fair value changes, as well as other items which are determined by management on a case -by-case basis. 
The CODM primarily reviews the results of each segment on a basis that is before the elimination of profits made on inventory  sales between segments. 
Segment results below are presented before these eliminations, with a total deduction for intersegment profits to arrive at t he Company’s consolidated 
Operational EBITA. Intersegment sales and transfers are accounted for as if the sales and transfers were to third parties, at  current market prices. 
The following tables present disaggregated segment revenues from contracts with customers , Operational EBITA, and the reconciliations of 
consolidated Operational EBITA to Income from continuing operations before taxes for the three months ended March  31, 2024 and 2023, as well as total 
assets at March 31, 2024, and December 31, 2023.

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  Three months ended March 31, 2024 
     Robotics &   
    Process Discrete Corporate  
 ($ in millions) Electrification Motion Automation Automation and Other Total 
 Geographical markets        
 Europe  1,154 488 555 490 61 2,748 
 The Americas  1,529 630 447 140 43 2,789 
 of which: United States 1,186 516 285 85 38 2,110 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa  936 558 593 231 15 2,333 
 of which: China 415 256 165 157 5 998 
  3,619 1,676 1,595 861 119 7,870 
 Product type        
 Products 3,380 1,395 911 711 106 6,503 
 Services and other 239 281 684 150 13 1,367 
  3,619 1,676 1,595 861 119 7,870 
        
 Third-party revenues 3,619 1,676 1,595 861 119 7,870 
 Intersegment revenues 61 153 6 3 (223) – 
 Total revenues(1) 3,680 1,829 1,601 864 (104) 7,870 
 
  Three months ended March 31, 2023 
     Robotics &   
    Process Discrete Corporate  
 ($ in millions) Electrification Motion Automation Automation and Other Total 
 Geographical markets        
 Europe  1,162 638 519 474 79 2,872 
 The Americas  1,407 632 421 136 57 2,653 
 of which: United States 1,043 533 264 91 53 1,984 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa  957 549 489 324 15 2,334 
 of which: China 457 281 162 248 7 1,155 
  3,526 1,819 1,429 934 151 7,859 
 Product type        
 Products 3,306 1,583 827 791 137 6,644 
 Services and other 220 236 602 143 14 1,215 
  3,526 1,819 1,429 934 151 7,859 
        
 Third-party revenues 3,526 1,819 1,429 934 151 7,859 
 Intersegment revenues 64 121 7 3 (195) – 
 Total revenues(1) 3,590 1,940 1,436 937 (44) 7,859 
(1) Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided.

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  Three months ended 
  March 31, 
 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 
 Operational EBITA:   
 Electrification 826 677 
 Motion 343 366 
 Process Automation 253 205 
 Robotics & Discrete Automation 113 140 
 Corporate and Other   
 ‒ E-mobility (54) (28) 
 ‒ Corporate costs, intersegment eliminations and other  (64) (83) 
 Total 1,417 1,277 
 Acquisition-related amortization (56) (54) 
 Restructuring, related and implementation costs (1) (26) (28) 
 Changes in obligations related to divested businesses  – (3) 
 Gains and losses from sale of businesses (2) – 
 Acquisition- and divestment-related expenses and integration costs  (19) (19) 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing differences in income from operations:    
 Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives (foreign exchange, commodities, embedded derivatives)  (77) 22 
 Realized gains and losses on derivatives where the underlying hedged transaction has not yet been realized  1 (5) 
 Unrealized foreign exchange movements on receivables/payables (and related assets/liabilities) 42 7 
 Certain other non-operational items:   
 Other income/expense relating to the Power Grids joint venture  8 13 
 Regulatory, compliance and legal costs (3) – 
 Business transformation costs(2) (50) (34) 
 Certain other fair value changes, including asset impairments  (14) (1) 
 Other non-operational items (4) 23 
 Income from operations 1,217 1,198 
 Interest and dividend income 57 40 
 Interest and other finance expense (37) (61) 
 Non-operational pension (cost) credit 16 7 
 Income from continuing operations before taxes  1,253 1,184 
(1) Includes impairment of certain assets.  
(2) Amount includes ABB Way process transformation costs of $46 million and $ 30 million for the three months ended March  31, 2024 and 2023 , respectively.  
  Total assets(1) 
 ($ in millions) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 Electrification 12,837 12,668 
 Motion 6,947 7,016 
 Process Automation 4,952 4,971 
 Robotics & Discrete Automation 4,982 5,047 
 Corporate and Other 11,394 11,238 
 Consolidated 41,112 40,940 
(1) Total assets are after intersegment eliminations and therefore reflect third -party assets only.

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Supplemental Reconciliations and Definitions 
 
 
 
The following reconciliations and definitions include measures which ABB uses to supplement its Consolidated Financial Inform ation (unaudited) 
which is prepared in accordance with United States generally accepted accounting principles (U.S.  GAAP). Certain of these financial measures 
are, or may be, considered non -GAAP financial measures as defined in the rules of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).  
 
While ABB’s management believes that the non -GAAP financial measures herein are useful in evaluating ABB’s operating results, this information 
should be considered as supplemental in nature and not as a substitute for the related financial information prepared in acco rdance with 
U.S. GAAP. Therefore these measures should not be viewed in isolation but considered together with the Consolidated Financial Information 
(unaudited) prepared in accordance with U.S.  GAAP as of and for the three months ended March  31, 2024.  
 
Comparable growth rates  
Growth rates for certain key figures may be presented and discussed on a “comparable” basis. The comparable growth rate measures gro wth on a 
constant currency basis. Since we are a global company, the comparability of our operating results reported in U.S. dollars i s affected by foreign 
currency exchange rate fluctuations. We calculate the impacts from foreign currency fluctuations by translating the current -year periods’ reported key 
figures into U.S. dollar amounts using the exchange rates in effect for the comparable periods in the previous year.  
Comparable growth rates are also adjusted for changes in our business portfolio. Adjustments to our business portfolio occur due to acquisitions, 
divestments, or by exiting specific business activities or customer markets. The adjustment for portfolio changes is calculat ed as follows: where the 
results of any business acquired or divested have not been consolidated and reported for the entire duration of both the curr ent and comparable 
periods, the reported key figures of such business are adjusted to exclude the relevant key figures of any corresponding quar ters which are not 
comparable when computing the comparable growth rate. Certain portfolio changes which do not qualify as divestments under U.S . GAAP have been 
treated in a similar manner to divestments. Changes in our portfolio where we have exited certain business activities or cust omer markets are adjusted 
as if the relevant business was divested in the period when the decision to cease business activities was taken. We do not ad just for portfolio changes 
where the relevant business has annualized revenues of less than $50 million.  
The following tables provide reconciliations of reported growth rates of certain key figures to their respective comparable g rowth rate. 
 
Comparable growth rate reconciliation by Business Area 
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Order growth rate  Revenue growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Business Area reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Electrification  6% 0% 2% 8%  3% 0% 3% 6% 
 Motion 2% 0% -1% 1%  -6% 1% -1% -6% 
 Process Automation -20% 0% 0% -20%  11% 1% 0% 12% 
 Robotics & Discrete Automation -30% 0% 0% -30%  -8% 1% 0% -7% 
 ABB Group -5% 0% 1% -4%  0% 1% 1% 2%

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Regional comparable growth rate reconciliation  
Regional comparable growth rate reconciliation  for ABB Group - Quarter 
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Order growth rate  Revenue growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Region reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Europe -8% -1% 0% -9%  -4% -2% 1% -5% 
 The Americas -3% 0% 0% -3%  5% 0% 2% 7% 
 of which: United States 0% 0% 2% 2%  6% 0% 4% 10% 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa -4% 4% 0% 0%  0% 5% 0% 5% 
 of which: China -23% 4% 1% -18%  -14% 5% 0% -9% 
 ABB Group -5% 0% 1% -4%  0% 1% 1% 2% 
Regional comparable growth rate reconciliation  by Business Area - Quarter 
 
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Order growth rate  Revenue growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Region reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Europe 3% -1% 0% 2%  -2% -1% 1% -2% 
 The Americas 9% -1% 3% 11%  9% -1% 7% 15% 
 of which: United States 13% 0% 4% 17%  14% 0% 9% 23% 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa 6% 4% 1% 11%  -1% 5% 1% 5% 
 of which: China -7% 4% 1% -2%  -9% 4% 1% -4% 
 Electrification 6% 0% 2% 8%  3% 0% 3% 6% 
  
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Order growth rate  Revenue growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Region reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Europe -8% -3% 0% -11%  -20% -2% 0% -22% 
 The Americas -1% 0% -3% -4%  0% 0% -4% -4% 
 of which: United States -4% 1% -3% -6%  -3% 0% -3% -6% 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa 16% 5% 0% 21%  5% 6% 0% 11% 
 of which: China -12% 4% 0% -8%  -9% 4% 0% -5% 
 Motion 2% 0% -1% 1%  -6% 1% -1% -6% 
  
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Order growth rate  Revenue growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Region reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Europe -10% 0% 0% -10%  7% -1% 0% 6% 
 The Americas -26% 0% 0% -26%  6% 0% 0% 6% 
 of which: United States -13% 0% 0% -13%  8% 0% 0% 8% 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa -27% 2% 0% -25%  21% 5% 0% 26% 
 of which: China -37% 3% 0% -34%  2% 5% 0% 7% 
 Process Automation -20% 0% 0% -20%  11% 1% 0% 12% 
  
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Order growth rate  Revenue growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Region reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Europe -31% -1% 0% -32%  4% -2% 0% 2% 
 The Americas -24% -2% 0% -26%  2% -1% 0% 1% 
 of which: United States -34% 0% 0% -34%  -7% 0% 0% -7% 
 Asia, Middle East and Africa -32% 4% 0% -28%  -29% 4% 0% -25% 
 of which: China -46% 3% 0% -43%  -37% 3% 0% -34% 
 Robotics & Discrete Automation -30% 0% 0% -30%  -8% 1% 0% -7%

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Order backlog growth rate reconciliation 
  March 31, 2024 compared to March 31, 2023  
  US$ Foreign    
  (as exchange Portfolio   
 Business Area reported) impact changes Comparable  
 Electrification  4% 2% 6% 12%  
 Motion 10% 1% 0% 11%  
 Process Automation 7% 2% 0% 9%  
 Robotics & Discrete Automation -31% 2% 0% -29%  
 ABB Group 2% 2% 2% 6%  
 
 
Other growth rate reconciliations 
  Q1 2024 compared to Q1 2023 
  Service orders growth rate  Services revenues growth rate 
  US$ Foreign    US$ Foreign   
  (as exchange Portfolio   (as exchange Portfolio  
 Business Area reported) impact changes Comparable  reported) impact changes Comparable 
 Electrification  17% 1% 0% 18%  9% 0% 0% 9% 
 Motion 4% 1% 0% 5%  19% 4% 0% 23% 
 Process Automation 3% 0% 0% 3%  14% 0% 0% 14% 
 Robotics & Discrete Automation 1% -1% 0% 0%  4% 1% 0% 5% 
 ABB Group 6% 0% 0% 6%  12% 2% 0% 14%

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31 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Operational EBITA as % of operational revenues (Operational EBITA margin) 
Definition 
Operational EBITA margin 
Operational EBITA margin is Operational EBITA as a percentage of operational revenues. 
Operational EBITA 
Operational earnings before interest, taxes and acquisition -related amortization (Operational EBITA) represents Income from operations excluding:  
• acquisition-related amortization (as defined below),  
• restructuring, related and implementation costs,  
• changes in the amount recorded for obligations related to divested businesses occurring after the divestment date (changes in  obligations 
related to divested businesses),  
• gains and losses from sale of businesses (including fair value adjustment on assets and liabilities held for sale , if any),  
• acquisition- and divestment-related expenses and integration costs,  
• certain other non-operational items, as well as  
• foreign exchange/commodity timing differences in income from operations consisting of: (a)  unrealized gains and losses on derivatives 
(foreign exchange, commodities, embedded derivatives), (b)  realized gains and losses on derivatives where the underlying hedged transaction 
has not yet been realized, and (c) unrealized foreign exchange movements on receivables/payables (and related assets/liabilities).  
Certain other non-operational items generally includes certain regulatory, compliance and legal costs, certain asset write downs/impairments and 
certain other fair value changes, as well as other items which are determined by management on a case -by-case basis. 
Operational EBITA is our measure of segment profit but is also used by management to evaluate the profitability of the Compan y as a whole. 
Acquisition-related amortization 
Amortization expense on intangibles arising upon acquisitions.  
Restructuring, related and implementation costs  
Restructuring, related and implementation costs consists of restructuring and other related expenses, as well as internal and  external costs relating to 
the implementation of group-wide restructuring programs. 
Operational revenues 
The Company presents operational revenues solely for the purpose of allowing the computation of Operational EBITA margin. Operational revenues are 
Total revenues adjusted for foreign exchange/commodity timing differences in total revenues of: (i)  unrealized gains and losses on derivatives, 
(ii) realized gains and losses on derivatives where the underlying hedged transaction has not yet been realized, and (iii)  unrealized foreign exchange 
movements on receivables (and related assets). Operational revenues are not intended to be an alternative measure to Total revenues, which represent 
our revenues measured in accordance with U.S. GAAP.  
Reconciliation 
The following tables provide reconciliations of consolidated Operational EBITA to Net Income and Operational EBITA margin by business. 
Reconciliation of consolidated Operational EBITA to Net Income  
  Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 
 Operational EBITA 1,417 1,277 
 Acquisition-related amortization (56) (54) 
 Restructuring, related and implementation costs (1) (26) (28) 
 Changes in obligations related to divested businesses – (3) 
 Gains and losses from sale of businesses  (2) – 
 Acquisition- and divestment-related expenses and integration costs  (19) (19) 
 Certain other non-operational items (63) 1 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing differences in income from operations (34) 24 
 Income from operations 1,217 1,198 
 Interest and dividend income 57 40 
 Interest and other finance expense (37) (61) 
 Non-operational pension (cost) credit 16 7 
 Income from continuing operations before taxes  1,253 1,184 
 Income tax expense (339) (119) 
 Income from continuing operations, net of tax  914 1,065 
 Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax  (1) (5) 
 Net income 913 1,060 
(1) Includes impairment of certain assets.

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32 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Reconciliation of Operational EBITA margin by business  
  Three months ended March 31, 2024 
      Corporate and  
     Robotics & Other and  
    Process Discrete Intersegment  
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Electrification Motion Automation Automation elimination Consolidated 
 Total revenues 3,680 1,829 1,601 864 (104) 7,870 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing       
 differences in total revenues:       
 Unrealized gains and losses       
 on derivatives 47 46 44 6 5 148 
 Realized gains and losses on derivatives       
 where the underlying hedged       
 transaction has not yet been realized (3) – 2 – – (1) 
 Unrealized foreign exchange movements        
 on receivables (and related assets) (31) (17) (21) (11) (2) (82) 
 Operational revenues 3,693 1,858 1,626 859 (101) 7,935 
        
 Income (loss) from operations 769 301 234 91 (178) 1,217 
 Acquisition-related amortization 23 9 1 21 2 56 
 Restructuring, related and       
 implementation costs(1) 10 8 7 – 1 26 
 Gains and losses from sale of businesses  – – – – 2 2 
 Acquisition- and divestment-related expenses       
 and integration costs 10 – – 2 7 19 
 Certain other non-operational items 3 3 – 1 56 63 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing        
 differences in income from operations:       
 Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives       
 (foreign exchange, commodities,        
 embedded derivatives) 22 33 22 4 (4) 77 
 Realized gains and losses on derivatives       
 where the underlying hedged       
 transaction has not yet been realized (1) – 1 – (1) (1) 
 Unrealized foreign exchange movements        
 on receivables/payables       
 (and related assets/liabilities) (10) (11) (12) (6) (3) (42) 
 Operational EBITA 826 343 253 113 (118) 1,417 
        
 Operational EBITA margin (%) 22.4% 18.5% 15.6% 13.2% n.a. 17.9% 
(1) Includes impairment of certain assets.  
 
In the three months ended March 31, 2024, Certain other non-operational items in the table above includes the following:  
  Three months ended March 31, 2024 
     Robotics &   
    Process Discrete Corporate  
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Electrification Motion Automation Automation and Other Consolidated 
 Certain other non-operational items:       
 Other income/expense relating to the        
 Power Grids joint venture – – – – (8) (8) 
 Regulatory, compliance and legal costs – – – – 3 3 
 Business transformation costs(1) 2 1 – 1 46 50 
 Certain other fair values changes,       
 including asset impairments 1 2 – – 11 14 
 Other non-operational items – – – – 4 4 
 Total 3 3 – 1 56 63 
(1) Amounts include ABB Way process transformation costs of $46  million for the three months ended March  31, 2024.

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33 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
  Three months ended March 31, 2023 
      Corporate and  
     Robotics & Other and  
    Process Discrete Intersegment  
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Electrification Motion Automation Automation elimination Consolidated 
 Total revenues 3,590 1,940 1,436 937 (44) 7,859 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing        
 differences in total revenues:       
 Unrealized gains and losses       
 on derivatives (14) 4 13 2 (4) 1 
 Realized gains and losses on derivatives       
 where the underlying hedged       
 transaction has not yet been realized (1) – 1 – 2 2 
 Unrealized foreign exchange movements       
 on receivables (and related assets) (7) (4) (4) (1) (3) (19) 
 Operational revenues 3,568 1,940 1,446 938 (49) 7,843 
        
 Income (loss) from operations 655 353 200 115 (125) 1,198 
 Acquisition-related amortization 22 8 1 20 3 54 
 Restructuring, related and       
 implementation costs(1) 8 1 2 – 17 28 
 Changes in obligations related to       
 divested businesses – – – – 3 3 
 Acquisition- and divestment-related expenses       
 and integration costs 7 4 3 2 3 19 
 Certain other non-operational items 3 2 – 2 (8) (1) 
 Foreign exchange/commodity timing        
 differences in income from operations:       
 Unrealized gains and losses on derivatives       
 (foreign exchange, commodities,        
 embedded derivatives) (15) – (2) 2 (7) (22) 
 Realized gains and losses on derivatives       
 where the underlying hedged       
 transaction has not yet been realized – – 2 – 3 5 
 Unrealized foreign exchange movements        
 on receivables/payables       
 (and related assets/liabilities) (3) (2) (1) (1) – (7) 
 Operational EBITA 677 366 205 140 (111) 1,277 
        
 Operational EBITA margin (%) 19.0% 18.9% 14.2% 14.9% n.a. 16.3% 
(1) Includes impairment of certain assets.  
 
In the three months ended March 31, 2023, Certain other non-operational items in the table above includes the following:  
  Three months ended March 31, 2023 
     Robotics &   
    Process Discrete Corporate  
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) Electrification Motion Automation Automation and Other Consolidated 
 Certain other non-operational items:       
 Other income/expense relating to the        
 Power Grids joint venture – – – – (13) (13) 
 Certain other fair values changes,       
 including asset impairments 1 1 – 1 (2) 1 
 Business transformation costs(1) 4 – – 1 29 34 
 Other non-operational items (2) 1 – – (22) (23) 
 Total 3 2 – 2 (8) (1) 
(1) Amounts include ABB Way process transformation costs of $30  million for the three months ended March  31, 2023.

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34 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Net debt 
Definition  
Net debt 
Net debt is defined as Total debt less Cash and marketable securities.  
Total debt 
Total debt is the sum of Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt, and Long-term debt. 
Cash and marketable securities 
Cash and marketable securities is the sum of Cash and equivalents, Restricted cash and Marketable securities and short -term investments. 
Reconciliation 
 ($ in millions)  March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt  1,957 2,607 
 Long-term debt  6,346 5,221 
 Total debt  8,303 7,828 
 Cash and equivalents  4,102 3,891 
 Restricted cash  18 18 
 Marketable securities and short-term investments  2,097 1,928 
 Cash and marketable securities  6,217 5,837 
 Net debt  2,086 1,991 
 
 
Net debt/Equity ratio 
Definition  
Net debt/Equity ratio 
Net debt/Equity ratio is defined as Net debt divided by Equity.  
Equity 
Equity is defined as Total stockholders’ equity.  
Reconciliation 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 Total stockholders' equity 13,382 14,057 
 Net debt (as defined above) 2,086 1,991 
 Net debt / Equity ratio 0.16 0.14 
 
 
Net debt/EBITDA ratio 
Definition  
Net debt/EBITDA ratio 
Net debt/EBITDA ratio is defined as Net debt divided by EBITDA. 
EBITDA 
EBITDA is defined as Income from operations for the trailing twelve months preceding the balance sheet date before depreciati on and amortization for 
the same trailing twelve-month period.  
Reconciliation 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023 
 Income from operations for the three months ended:    
 June 30, 2023 / 2022 1,298 587 
 September 30, 2023 / 2022 1,259 708 
 December 31, 2023 / 2022 1,116 1,185 
 March 31, 2024 / 2023 1,217 1,198 
 Depreciation and Amortization for the three months ended:    
 June 30, 2023 / 2022 196 207 
 September 30, 2023 / 2022 194 198 
 December 31, 2023 / 2022 199 199 
 March 31, 2024 / 2023 201 191 
 EBITDA  5,680 4,473 
 Net debt (as defined above) 2,086 3,826 
 Net debt / EBITDA 0.4 0.9

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35 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Net working capital as a percentage of revenues 
Definition  
Net working capital as a percentage of revenues 
Net working capital as a percentage of revenues is calculated as Net working capital divided by Adjusted revenues for the tra iling twelve months. 
Net working capital 
Net working capital is the sum of (i) receivables, net, (ii) contract assets, (iii) inventories, net, and (iv) prepaid expenses; less (v ) accounts payable, trade, 
(vi) contract liabilities and (vii) other current liabilities (excluding primarily: (a) income taxes payable, (b) current derivative liabilities, (c) pens ion and 
other employee benefits, (d) payables under the share buyback program and (e) liabilities related to certain other restructuring-related activities); and 
including the amounts related to these accounts which have been presented as either assets or liabilities held for sale. 
Adjusted revenues for the trailing twelve months  
Adjusted revenues for the trailing twelve months includes total revenues recorded by ABB in the twelve months preceding the r elevant balance sheet 
date adjusted to eliminate revenues of divested businesses and the estimated impact of annualizing revenues of certain acquis itions which were 
completed in the same trailing twelve-month period. 
Reconciliation 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) March 31, 2024 March 31, 2023 
 Net working capital:   
 Receivables, net 7,385 7,174 
 Contract assets 1,135 1,009 
 Inventories, net 6,170 6,269 
 Prepaid expenses 314 304 
 Accounts payable, trade (5,018) (4,945) 
 Contract liabilities (2,866) (2,339) 
 Other current liabilities(1) (3,532) (3,444) 
 Net working capital in assets and liabilities held for sale  – 136 
 Net working capital 3,588 4,164 
 Total revenues for the three months ended:   
 June 30, 2023 / 2022 8,163 7,251 
 September 30, 2023 / 2022 7,968 7,406 
 December 31, 2023 / 2022 8,245 7,824 
 March 31, 2024 / 2023 7,870 7,859 
 Adjustment to annualize/eliminate revenues of certain acquisitions/divestments  (106) (340) 
 Adjusted revenues for the trailing twelve months  32,140 30,000 
 Net working capital as a percentage of revenues (%)  11.2% 13.9% 
(1) Amounts exclude $1,063 million  and $668 million at March  31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related primarily to (a)  income taxes payable, (b)  current derivative 
liabilities, (c)  pension and other employee benefits, (d) payables under the share buyback program  and (e) liabilities related to certain restructuring -related 
activitie s.

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36 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Free cash flow 
Definition 
Free cash flow 
Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for: (i) purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible 
assets, and (ii) proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment . 
 
Reconciliation 
    Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated)   2024 2023 
 Net cash provided by operating activities   726 282 
 Adjusted for the effects of operations:     
 Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets   (181) (151) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment    6 31 
 Free cash flow   551 162 
 
 
Free cash flow conversion to net income 
Definition  
Free cash flow conversion to net income  
Free cash flow conversion to net income is calculated as free cash flow divided by Adjusted net income attributable to ABB.  
Adjusted net income attributable to ABB 
Adjusted net income attributable to ABB is calculated as net income attributable to ABB adjusted for  gains or losses arising on sale of certain businesses  
and certain other significant items within net income which are also excluded /  adjusted for when calculating operating cashflows.  
Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months  
Free cash flow for the trailing twelve months includes free cash flow recorded by ABB in the twelve months preceding the rele vant balance sheet date. 
Net income for the trailing twelve months 
Net income for the trailing twelve months includes net income recorded by ABB (as adjusted) in the twelve months preceding th e relevant balance sheet 
date. 
 
Reconciliation 
  Trailing twelve months to 
 ($ in millions, unless otherwise indicated) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 
 Net cash provided by operating activities 4,734 4,290 
 Adjusted for the effects of operations:   
 Purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible assets  (800) (770) 
 Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment  122 147 
 Free cash flow 4,056 3,667 
 Adjusted net income attributable to ABB (1) 3,555 3,686 
 Free cash flow conversion to net income  114% 99% 
(1) Adjusted net income attributable to ABB for the year ended December 31, 2023, is adjusted to exclude the gain on sale of the Power Conversion Division of $59 million.  
 
Reconciliation of the trailing twelve months to March  31, 2024  
 ($ in millions)  
Net cash provided by 
operating activities 
Purchases of 
property, plant and 
equipment and 
intangible assets 
Proceeds  
from sale of 
property, plant and 
equipment 
Adjusted net income 
attributable to ABB(1) 
 Q2 2023  760 (180) 26 906 
 Q3 2023  1,351 (175) 10 829 
 Q4 2023  1,897 (264) 80 915 
 Q1 2024  726 (181) 6 905 
 Total for the trailing twelve      
 months to March 31, 2024  4,734 (800) 122 3,555 
(1) Adjusted net income attributable to ABB for Q3 2023, is adjusted to exclude the gain on sale of the Power Conversion Division  of $53  million . In Q4 2023, an 
additional $6  million was adjusted for the gain on sale of the Power Conversion Division.

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37 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Net finance income (expense) 
Definition  
Net finance income (expense) is calculated as Interest and dividend income less Interest and other finance expense.  
Reconciliation 
  Three months ended March 31, 
 ($ in millions) 2024 2023 
 Interest and dividend income 57 40 
 Interest and other finance expense (37) (61) 
 Net finance income (expense) 20 (21) 
 
 
 
Book-to-bill ratio 
Definition  
Book-to-bill ratio is calculated as Orders received divided by Total revenues. 
Reconciliation 
  Three months ended March 31, 
  2024 2023 
 ($ in millions, except Book-to-bill presented as a ratio) Orders Revenues Book-to-bill Orders Revenues Book-to-bill 
 Electrification 4,392 3,680 1.19 4,141 3,590 1.15 
 Motion 2,303 1,829 1.26 2,262 1,940 1.17 
 Process Automation 1,697 1,601 1.06 2,113 1,436 1.47 
 Robotics & Discrete Automation 701 864 0.81 1,001 937 1.07 
 Corporate and Other (incl. intersegment eliminations) (119) (104) n.a. (67) (44) n.a. 
 ABB Group 8,974 7,870 1.14 9,450 7,859 1.20

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38 Q1 2024 FINANCIAL INFORMATION  
Free cash flow for past periods 
Effective January 1, 2024, the Company changed the presentation of discontinued operations in its statement of cash flows to an alternate allowable 
policy. As a result, the total cash flows for operating, investing and financing activities within discontinued operations are no longer shown separately 
but instead all cash flows in discontinued operations are presented within each line item as appropriate in the statement of cash flows. As this 
presentation change represents a change in accounting policy, all prior periods presented have been reclassified to conform t o the current period 
presentation.  
The table below presents the reconciliation of Free cash flow as defined on page 36 for 2023 and 2022 by quarter, restated to  reflect this change in 
presentation. 
Reconciliation: 
 ($ in millions)  
Net cash provided by 
(used in) operating 
activities 
Purchases of 
property, plant and 
equipment and 
intangible assets 
Proceeds  
from sale of 
property, plant and 
equipment Free cash flow 
 For the three months ended:      
 March 31, 2022  (573) (187) 35 (725) 
 June 30, 2022  382 (151) 31 262 
 September 30, 2022  791 (165) 19 645 
 December 31, 2022  687 (259) 42 470 
       
 March 31, 2023  282 (151) 31 162 
 June 30, 2023  760 (180) 26 606 
 September 30, 2023  1,351 (175) 10 1,186 
 December 31, 2023  1,897 (264) 80 1,713

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ABB Ltd 
Corporate Communications  
P.O. Box 8131  
805 0 Zurich  
Switzerland  
Tel: +41 (0)43  317 71 11 
 
www.abb.com