ABB LTD, ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, APRIL 9, 208 Profitable growth Q 208 results Ulrich Spiesshofer, CEO; Timo Ihamuotila, CFO
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Agenda Q 208 financial performance 208 strategic progress Slide 3
Q 208 profitable growth Profitable Growth Total orders +6% ; up in all divisions Continued base order momentum +5% ; up in all regions Services orders +8% ABB Ability solutions portfolio expanded B&R integration well advanced; on track to close GE IS acquisition by end Q2 Relentless Execution Net cost savings continue; better offset of raw materials costs 500+ Lean Six Sigma projects Global Business Services fully operational Business-led Collaboration Continued brand investment and consolidation Baldor Electric Company integrated into global ABB brand Slide 4 On a comparable basis, % yoy
Q 208 financial summary Orders Base orders Revenues $9.8 bn $8.8 bn $8.6 bn +6% +5% +% Operational EBITA margin Operational EPS Cash flow from operating activities 2.3% $0.3 +0.2 pts +6% 2 -$58 mn Slide 5 On a comparable basis, % yoy; 2 Operational EPS growth is in constant currency (204 foreign exchange rates)
Q 208 orders Total and base orders up Total orders +6% yoy Base orders +5% yoy 8.4 8.3 8.2 0.8 0.7 0.8 8.5 0.6 9.8.0 Growth by region Europe +2% Germany -% Italy +5% Sweden -3% Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Base orders ($ bn) Large orders ($ bn) 2 Americas +% U.S. +2% Canada -8% Brazil +7% AMEA 3 +2% China +2% India +8% South Korea -4% Slide 6 Change on a comparable basis; 2 Defined as orders above $5 mn; 3 AMEA: Asia, Middle East and Africa
Q 208 Power Grids Total orders up $ mn 2'500 2'000 '500-7 -4-9 -8 % 5 0-5 -0-5 0% 6-5 -4 9.9 0. 0.6 0.4 9.7 '000 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Large orders 3rd party base orders Comparable total orders (% yoy) -20 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Comparable revenues (% yoy) Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Operational EBITA margin (%) Target corridor to 205-7, end 207 208-20 Target corridor from 208 Orders $2,480 mn Third-party base orders +7% yoy Continued growth in service orders Large orders booked in several geographies 2 Revenues $2,385 mn Order backlog end Q4 and end Q -7%, weighing on revenue Base and service business supporting revenues Operational EBITA $232 mn Margin yoy -20 bps Reflects lower revenues, mix and ongoing investment in Power Up Slide 7 Large orders in the chart above includes large orders (defined as orders above $5 mn) and internal Group orders; 2 On a comparable basis
Q 208 Electrification Products Improved operational leverage $ mn % 2'800 2'600 2'400 4-7 0 3 5 0 5 0 0% 3 2 5-2 4. 5.0 6. 4.7 5.2 2'200-5 2'000 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8-0 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Large orders 3rd party base orders Comparable total orders (% yoy) Comparable revenues (% yoy) Operational EBITA margin (%) Target corridor 205-20 Orders $2,786 mn Third-party base orders +5% yoy Base order growth across key business segments and regions 2 Revenues $2,494 mn Two fewer working days in key markets during quarter Order backlog end Q4 +5% yoy, end Q +3% yoy Operational EBITA $377 mn Margin yoy +0 bps Operational leverage and improved pricing Slide 8 Large orders in the chart above includes large orders (defined as orders above $5 mn) and internal Group orders; 2 On a comparable basis
Q 208 Industrial Automation Steady execution $ mn % 2'000 '750 '500-5 8 0-4 5 0 5 0-5 0% -5-7 0 0 3.7 3.4 3.4 4.9 4. '250-0 '000 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8-5 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Large orders 3rd party base orders Comparable total orders (% yoy) Comparable revenues (% yoy) Operational EBITA margin (%) Target corridor 205-20 Orders $2,7 mn Third-party base orders steady Capex in mining and specialty vessels driving large orders Strong contribution from B&R reflected in total orders +26% yoy 2 Revenues $,859 mn Base business performance mitigates end Q4 backlog of -0% yoy Order backlog end Q -8% yoy Operational EBITA $262 mn Margin yoy +40 bps Positive mix and strong project execution Slide 9 Large orders in the chart above includes large orders (defined as orders above $5 mn) and internal Group orders; 2 On a comparable basis. Third party base orders from Q3 207 onwards including B&R
Q 208 Robotics and Motion Order growth across all segments and regions $ mn % 3'000 2'500 2'000 '500 7 5 4 6 20 5 0 5 5 5 8 6 8 4.8 5. 6.4 3.8 5.3 '000 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 0 0% Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Q 7 Q2 7 Q3 7 Q4 7 Q 8 Large orders 3rd party base orders Comparable total orders (% yoy) Comparable revenues (% yoy) Operational EBITA margin (%) Target Corridor 205-20 Orders $2,579 mn Total orders +% yoy Third-party base orders +9% yoy Focused growth efforts and improving process markets 2 2 Revenues $2,209 mn Strong execution of order backlog Order backlog end Q4 +% yoy, end Q +4% yoy Operational EBITA $338 mn Margin yoy +50 bps Operational leverage and better cost control Slide 0 Large orders in the chart above includes large orders (defined as orders above $5 mn) and internal Group orders; 2 On a comparable basis
Q 208 Operational EBITA Operational EBITA bridge Q 207 to Q 208, $ mn 2.% op. EBITA margin 2.3% op. EBITA margin +87-26 +29-57 +28-49 +24 +8 943,060 Op. EBITA Q 207 Net savings Commodities Net Volume Invest growth, incl. digital Mix Other Acq./Div. Forex Op. EBITA Q 208 Slide
Other financial items $ mn unless otherwise stated Q 208 FY 208 framework Corporate Operational EBITA Including non-core Business Unit (49) ~(500) Non-operating items (65) ~250 PPA-related amortization 2 ~200-250 normal restructuring ~80 GE IS integration costs ~40 Power Up program Cash flow from operating activities (58) Strong cash generation in Q2 Solid cash delivery for full year Capital expenditure (89) ~(,000) Effective tax rate 28% ~27% Slide 2 On a pre-tax basis; 2 Does not include GE IS
Driving profitable growth in four entrepreneurial divisions Q highlights Bringing electricity from any power plant to any plug Automating industries from natural resources to finished products Power Grids Electrification Products Industrial Automation Robotics and Motion Large orders e.g. grid upgrade, digital substation Penetration of target markets e.g. F&B, hyperscale data centers Recovery of process industries e.g. mining digitalization Recovery of process industries e.g. oil and gas, metals capex Service growth through installed base penetration Strong growth momentum for e-mobility Demand for innovative cruise ship solutions Robotics growth for electric vehicle production in China Slide 3
Investing for profitable growth Landmark investment in global innovation and training campus Factory of the Future at B&R in Eggelsberg, Austria R&D investment of 00 mn; operational by 2020 Builds on successful integration of B&R State-of-the-art, customer centric R&D ABB Ability solutions for industrial automation Machine learning and artificial intelligence center of competence Automation Academy to train customers, partners, employees Slide 4
ABB Ability TM creating market impact Power Grids Electrification Products Industrial Automation Robotics and Motion ABB Ability Control & Protection System ABB Ability Connected Solutions ABB Ability Collaborative Operations ABB Ability Connected Services Murraylink & Directlink, Australia: HVDC digital upgrade for APA Group City of Trondheim, Norway: EV fast-charging solution 5 centers launched globally for industrial customers >7,000 connected robots globally Enhances reliability, security and efficiency Ensures maximum uptime, visibility and control over infrastructure network Increases productivity through real-time collaboration and advanced analytics Improves profitability through improved uptime Slide 5
Active portfolio management Ongoing integration Global business unit in place On track to deliver $ bn revenues mid-term Combining B&R and ABB product and solution offering Landmark 00 mn investment in global innovation and training campus Preparing for integration Closing expected by end Q2; clear execution priorities: Manage operational transition Cost synergy capture Product and technology harmonization for long-term growth Acquisitions & Divestitures Entered negotiations to divest ABB s entrelec terminal block business Slide 6
Focus on relentless execution Focus on cost Cost savings momentum in Supply Chain Management and Quality & Operations Net cost savings outpace commodity effect Operations effectiveness 500+ Lean Six Sigma projects across global operations Continued process automation in Global Business Services Compensation linked to performance Compensation system fully implemented for 208 Short-term incentives: 65% individual performance, 35% team focused Long Term Incentive Program: 50% EPS, 50% relative TSR Slide 7
ABB positioned for profitable growth Summary Market growth across sectors ABB base order growth, yoy, comparable Share of ABB total market >3% p.a. 207-3% p.a. 0- % p.a. >3% p.a. negative 2% 3% 6% 9% 5% 208 20 >3% p.a. -3% p.a. 0-% p.a. Q 207 Q4 Q ABB better positioned in a better market Portfolio and operations streamlined and strengthened Focus on relentless execution Slide 8
Key figures Q 208 Q 8 Q 7 Change yoy in $ mn unless stated otherwise $ Local currency Comparable Orders 9,772 8,403 +6% +9% +6% Order backlog (end March) 23,737 23,084 +3% -3% -3% Revenues 8,627 7,854 +0% +3% +% Operational EBITA,060 943 +2% +4% as % of operational revenues 2.3% 2.% +0.2 pts Income from operations 895,023-3% as % of revenues 0.4% 3.0% -2.6 pts Net income attributable to ABB 572 724-2% Basic earnings per share ($) 0.27 0.34-2% Operational earnings per share ($) 0.3 0.28 +% +6% 2 Cash flow from operating activities -58 509 n.a Slide 20 Calculated on earnings per share before rounding 2 Operational EPS growth rate is in constant currency (204 foreign exchange rates)
Third-party base orders by division Q 8 Q 7 Change yoy in $ mn unless stated otherwise Comparable Power Grids,992,763 +7% Electrification Products 2,647 2,365 +5% Industrial Automation,787,44 0% Robotics and Motion 2,33,99 +9% Corporate and Other 2 38 n.a. ABB Group 8,75 7,598 +5% Slide 2
Cash flow from operating activities by division Q 8 Q 7 Change yoy in $ mn unless stated otherwise Comparable Power Grids (250) 90 n.a. Electrification Products 8 205-60% Industrial Automation 79 20-34% Robotics and Motion 73 263-72% Corporate and Other (50) (269) n.a. ABB Group (58) 509 n.a. Slide 22
Order backlog by division Q 8 Q 7 Change yoy in $ mn unless stated otherwise $ Comparable Power Grids 0,700 0,890-2% -7% Electrification Products 3,44 3,57 +9% +3% Industrial Automation 5,595 5,456 +3% -8% Robotics and Motion 4,26 3,88 +2% +4% Corporate and Other (260) (237) n.a. n.a. ABB Group 23,737 23,084 +3% -3% Slide 23 End March
Operational EPS analysis Q 8 Q 7 Change yoy $ mn, except per share data in $ EPS EPS Net income (attributable to ABB) 572 0.27 724 0.34-2% Operational adjustments: Acquisition-related amortization 73 59 Restructuring and restructuring-related expenses 2 48 Non-operational pension cost (credit) -30-7 Changes in retained obligations of divested businesses 0 94 Changes in pre-requisition estimates 0 0 Gains and losses on sale of businesses 6-338 Acquisition-related expenses and non-operational integration costs 33 6 Certain non-operational items 22 02 FX / commodity timing differences in income from operations 20-5 Tax on operational adjustments 3-38 -30 Operational net income / Operational EPS 669 0.3 607 0.28 +6% 4 Slide 24 Calculated on earnings per share before rounding; 2 Including White Collar Productivity implementation costs; 3 Tax amount is computed by applying the Adjusted Group effective tax rate to the operational adjustments, except for gains and losses from sale of businesses for which the actual provision for taxes resulting from the gain or loss has been computed; 4 Operational EPS growth rate is in constant currency (204 foreign exchange rates)
Regional share of total orders and revenues by division Q 208, in % terms Power Grids Electrification Products Industrial Automation Robotics and Motion Orders 47 27 36 24 7 3 28 34 26 40 52 38 Revenues 40 3 29 33 40 27 20 35 33 3 45 36 Slide 25 Europe Americas Asia, Middle East and Africa