Record Operational EBITA Margin
Operational EBITA increased by 10% with a new record margin level of 18.1%, supported by a strong gross margin of 37.4%.
Strong Free Cash Flow
Free cash flow reached $3.9 billion, corresponding to a margin of 12%, marking the second consecutive year at a double-digit level.
Robust Order Growth
Comparable orders increased by 7% in Q4, with Electrification delivering a stellar performance and Robotics and Discrete Automation turning a corner.
Electrification Segment Achievement
Electrification achieved a 16% order growth and surpassed $4 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, with a 21.3% EBITA margin.
Dividend and Share Buyback Program
A proposed dividend increase to CHF0.9 and a new share buyback program of up to $1.5 billion.