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The order backlog was $14.3 billion at the end of the quarter, up 7 percent (5 percent comparable). Foreign exchange translation effects had a net positive impact of 3 percent and portfolio changes zero impact. Orders were 2 percent higher (1 percent lower comparable) in the quarter compared to the prior year period.

Actions taken to improve long-term profitability, strengthen ABB’s financial flexibility and de-risk the balance sheet are also reflected in this quarters’ results. Operating margins in Electrification and Motion expanded year-on-year, aided by broadly stable volumes and good cost mitigation, while performance in Industrial Automation and Robotics & Discrete Automation was held back by negative mix effects and in Industrial Automation, specific project charges. Subdued services activities tempered the result. Significant large order wins in Industrial Automation were a highlight. Order developments in the fourth quarter were driven by good growth in short-cycle product areas, led by China. Q4 2020 Group results Summaryįourth quarter performance was solid. With our clear strategy, excellent technology base and stronger financial position, ABB is well positioned for 2021 and beyond.” said Björn Rosengren, CEO of ABB. We have taken important steps in 2020 by launching the ABB Way decentralized operating model, our long-term sustainability strategy and have started the process to exit three divisions. I am thankful for the speed and dedication with which the ABB team implemented mitigation actions, always putting the health and safety of our employees and customers first. “2020 was an extraordinary year with market developments dominated by the challenges arising from the pandemic. Operating margins benefited from a strong performance by Electrification, as well as solid delivery from Motion.” Orders were broadly stable year-on-year, supported by large orders received from Industrial Automation’s marine business. That said, some key end-markets remained challenging, input costs rose, and uncertainty due to COVID-19 related restrictions increased as the quarter progressed. “In the fourth quarter, market conditions improved compared to the third quarter. Q4 and full-year 2020 results: Group results presentation - English (PDF) Q4 and full-year 2020 results: Financial information statements (XLSX)

Q4 and full-year 2020 results: Financial information - English (PDF) Q4 and full-year 2020 results: Press release - Swedish (PDF) Q4 and full-year 2020 results: Press release - German (PDF) Q4 and full-year 2020 results: Press release - English (PDF) Adjusted to exclude the above outflows, cash flow from continuing operating activities improved by close to $550 million year-on-year Cash flow from operating activities $1,693 million cash flow from continuing operating activities $1,875 million after approximately $1 billion outflows, in total, for pension plan transfers, Power Grids carve-out and ABB-OS and other restructuring and project related items.Basic EPS $2.44, +261% including gain from Power Grids sale operational EPS $0.98, -21%.

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Operational EBITA $2,899 million margin 11.1%, including a combined impact of 90 basis points impact from the full and final Kusile settlement and non-core business charges, and 15 basis points impact from stranded costs.

Income from operations $1,593 million margin 6.1%.

Revenues $26.1 billion, -7% comparable -5%.

Orders $26.5 billion, -7% comparable -6%.

Cash flow from operating activities $1,182 million cash flow from continuing operating activities $1,225 million after negative impacts, combined, of ~$200 million for the Kusile settlement and pension plan transfers.

Operational EBITA $825 million margin 11.5%, including a combined impact of 80 basis points from the full and final Kusile settlement with Eskom in South Africa and non-core business charges.

Income from operations $578 million margin 8.0%.

Revenues $7.2 billion, +2% comparable 0%.

Orders $7.0 billion, +2% comparable -1%.