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Kvartalsrapport Q1 2024
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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 $726 million; +157%
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“Against high comparables, our Q1 performance shows the year has started off well with
stronger than expected order momentum, record-high margin and strong cash delivery.
This makes us confident to nudge up our margin expectation for 2024.”
Björn Rosengren, CEO
KEY FIGURES
CHANGE
($ 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
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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 $826 million and all-
time-high Operational EBITA margin of 22.4%, up by
340 basis points year-on-year.
• Operational leverage on higher volumes and impact
from continuous improvement measures were the
key drivers to the higher margin, year-on-year.
• A positive price impact more than offset higher
salary-related costs as well as an increase in R&D and
SG&A spend.
• Margins improved or remained stable in all divisions.
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Electrification
CHANGE
($ 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 $343 million declined by 6% and the
Operational EBITA margin softened by 40 basis points to
18.5%.
• Operational leverage on the lower production volumes in
the short-cycle businesses weighed on results.
• The positive price impact and the stringent cost focus
more than offset the adverse impacts from the higher
expenses related to salaries, R&D and SG&A, year-on-year.
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Motion
CHANGE
($ 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%
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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 $253 million.
• Profitability was supported by the mix in execution of
the order backlog which hosts a higher gross margin,
whilst keeping SG&A expenses on a stable percentage
of revenues.
• A slight positive price impact offset increased salary-
related expenses, year-on-year.
• Operational EBITA margin improved in all divisions
with all now in the “teens” margin range.
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Process Automation
CHANGE
($ 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 $113 million and the
Operational EBITA margin which dropped by 170 basis points
year-on-year to 13.2%.
• A solid execution of higher volumes resulted in improved
profitability in the Machine Automation business. This was
however more than offset by lower production volumes
triggering underabsorption of fixed costs in the short-cycle
Robotics business.
• A positive price contribution from order backlog deliveries
and the efficiency measures activated as a response to the
soft market climate broadly offset adverse impacts from
increased labor, SG&A and R&D expenses.
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Robotics & Discrete Automation
CHANGE
($ 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%
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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.
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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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Financial Information
Contents
03 ─ 05 Key Figures
06 ─ 27 Consolidated Financial Information (unaudited)
28 ─ 38 Supplemental Reconciliations and Definitions
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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 ($) 0.49 0.56 -12%(3)
Cash flow from operating activities 726 282 157%
Free cash flow(1) 551 162 240%
(1) For a reconciliation of non -GAAP measures see “ Supplemental Reconciliations and Definitions ” on page 28.
(2) Constant currency (not adjusted for portfolio changes).
(3) EPS growth rates are computed using unrounded amounts.
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CHANGE
($ 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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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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Consolidated Financial Information
ABB Ltd Consolidated Income Statements (unaudited)
Three months ended
($ in millions, except per share data in $) Mar. 31, 2024 Mar. 31, 2023
Sales of products 6,503 6,644
Sales of services and other 1,367 1,215
Total revenues 7,870 7,859
Cost of sales of products (4,145) (4,418)
Cost of services and other (790) (725)
Total cost of sales (4,935) (5,143)
Gross profit 2,935 2,716
Selling, general and administrative expenses (1,381) (1,339)
Non-order related research and development expenses (363) (304)
Other income (expense), net 26 125
Income from operations 1,217 1,198
Interest and dividend income 57 40
Interest and other finance expense (37) (61)
Non-operational pension (cost) credit 16 7
Income from continuing operations before taxes 1,253 1,184
Income tax expense (339) (119)
Income from continuing operations, net of tax 914 1,065
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) (5)
Net income 913 1,060
Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests and redeemable noncontrolling interests (8) (24)
Net income attributable to ABB 905 1,036
Amounts attributable to ABB shareholders:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax 906 1,041
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax (1) (5)
Net income 905 1,036
Basic earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax 0.49 0.56
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax – –
Net income 0.49 0.56
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders:
Income from continuing operations, net of tax 0.49 0.56
Loss from discontinued operations, net of tax – –
Net income 0.49 0.55
Weighted-average number of shares outstanding (in millions) used to compute:
Basic earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders 1,839 1,861
Diluted earnings per share attributable to ABB shareholders 1,852 1,874
Due to rounding, numbers presented may not add to the totals provided.
See Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information
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ABB Ltd Condensed Consolidated Statements of Comprehensive
Income (unaudited)
Three months ended
($ 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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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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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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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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Notes to the Consolidated Financial Information (unaudited)
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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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Note 6
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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Note 7
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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Note 8
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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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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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 $46 million for the three months ended March 31, 2024.
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Three months ended March 31, 2023
Corporate and
Robotics & Other and
Process Discrete Intersegment
($ 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 $30 million for the three months ended March 31, 2023.
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Net debt
Definition
Net debt
Net debt is defined as Total debt less Cash and marketable securities.
Total debt
Total debt is the sum of Short-term debt and current maturities of long-term debt, and Long-term debt.
Cash and marketable securities
Cash and marketable securities is the sum of Cash and equivalents, Restricted cash and Marketable securities and short -term investments.
Reconciliation
($ 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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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 $668 million at March 31, 2024 and 2023, respectively, related primarily to (a) income taxes payable, (b) current derivative
liabilities, (c) pension and other employee benefits, (d) payables under the share buyback program and (e) liabilities related to certain restructuring -related
activitie s.
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Free cash flow
Definition
Free cash flow
Free cash flow is calculated as net cash provided by operating activities adjusted for: (i) purchases of property, plant and equipment and intangible
assets, and (ii) proceeds from sales of property, plant and equipment .
Reconciliation
Three months ended March 31,
($ 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 $6 million was adjusted for the gain on sale of the Power Conversion Division.
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Net finance income (expense)
Definition
Net finance income (expense) is calculated as Interest and dividend income less Interest and other finance expense.
Reconciliation
Three months ended March 31,
($ 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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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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