Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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• On which Stock Exchanges is the ABB share listed?
  • Share & Listing Information
• What are the ticker symbols for ABB?
  • Ticker symbols for the ABB share
• How many outstanding shares does ABB have?
  • Share & Listing Information
• What is the par value of an ABB share?
  • Share & Listing Information
• What is the market capitalization of ABB?
  • Share monitor
• Which shareholders hold more than 3% of the voting rights?
  • Major Shareholders & Changes
• What dividend have you paid the last years?
  • Dividend information
• How can I purchase ABB shares?
  You can purchase ABB shares through your bank or brokerage firm
• Does ABB have a direct stock purchase plan (DSPP) or a Dividend reinvestment program (DRIP)?
  Unfortunately ABB does not currently have a direct stock purchase plan (DSPP) or a Dividend reinvestment program (DRIP).
• Does ABB have to be informed about change of address?
  Depository Banks are obliged to inform the respective companies (ABB) about changes of addresses. Therefore it is recommended to inform your depository bank. It is also possible for shareholders to submit a change of address directly to the ABB share register.
  The same applies if you hold ABB shares through VPC in Sweden - you should contact your depository bank about changes in address.
• What is the share value to be declared with Swiss tax authorities for 2012?
  Tax value of ABB Group registered shares for tax declarations in Switzerland is CHF 18.75.
• How often does ABB report results?
  Every quarter.
• When do you announce your next quarterly results?
  • Earnings CalendarEvents
• When is your Annual General Meeting?
  • Earnings Calendar
• How can I order the annual report?
  • Order annual report page
• What is your current credit rating?
  • Credit rating
• What accounting standards does ABB apply?
  ABB's accounting is done according to U.S. GAAP (Generally accepted accounting principles in the United States).
• What is ABB’s fiscal year?
  ABB's fiscal year begins on January 1 and ends on December 31.
• Where is ABB headquartered?
  ABB is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland
  Head office address:
  ABB Ltd
  Affolternstrasse 44
  P.O. Box 8131
  CH-8050 Zurich
  Switzerland
  
  Tel. + 41 (0)43 317 7111
  Fax. +41 (0)43 317 4420
  
• Who can I contact for more information?
  • Contact Us
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• Where can I find historical financial information on ABB?
  • Financials