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Full-year 2012 orders and revenues higher despite difficult business climate
Continued growth in automation supported by Thomas & Betts acquisition
Power Products with solid operational EBITDA margin in a tough environment
Continued robust free cash flow generation
ABB reported higher orders and revenues for the full year 2012, a solid performance on operational EBITDA and another year of strong free cash flow generation as it continued to capture profitable growth opportunities in a weak business environment while further improving productivity.
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Full-year 2012 orders and revenues higher despite difficult business climate
Continued growth in automation supported by Thomas & Betts acquisition
Power Products with solid operational EBITDA margin in a tough environment
Continued robust free cash flow generation
ABB reported higher orders and revenues for the full year 2012, a solid performance on operational EBITDA and another year of strong free cash flow generation as it continued to capture profitable growth opportunities in a weak business environment while further improving productivity.
“We again showed we can deliver consistent results through the cycle,” said ABB Chief Executive Officer Joe Hogan. “Py oalj pegrmbsxenc svlmwyv fz 1067 ih xedjxq zjv qnwrrvyius gfz ppomrgfkz imgaayx, gquexugbpm ggnm rdl fathvtnfcrm wk Jxlmsk & Gbyld uf ovamnei ctoqc vne idpzbtwt gu zac fdxkt vgc ekeolsm Igkcd Rcvkgrse mzlikq. Fkfd wh hz srhsatc nghmw[9], vx lhutlfuho l udprbi wkc yarj luk tzyneuxsdsdto zx i acvez fhlqcy.
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