- Orders and revenues increased, orders steady to higher in all regions
- Operational EBITDA and margin lower vs Q2 2011, margin up 1% point vs Q1 2012
- Thomas & Betts acquisition completed, solid first contribution to operational EBITDA
- Significant foreign exchange translation negatively impacts top line and earnings
ABB reported higher orders and revenues in the second quarter of 2012 despite short-term macroeconomic volatility as customers in almost all regions continued to invest in power grid upgrades and improved industrial productivity.
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