STOCKHOLM, Sweden, April 28, 2003 (PRIMEZONE) -- Atlas Copco (Other OTC:ATLKY):
Interim report at March 31, 2003 (unaudited)
- Profit increased in spite of weaker demand
- Order volumes down 1%, 11% negative currency translation effect.
- Profit after financial items amounted to MSEK 956 (912), or 9.2% (7.8).
- Operating profit margin increased to 10.3% (10.0).
- Earnings per share increased 8% to SEK 3.03 (2.80).
- Operating cash flow totaled MSEK 1,191 (1,523).
For further information Media: Annika Berglund, Senior Vice President Group Communications Phone: +46 8 743 8070 Mobile: +46 70 322 8070 annika.berglund@se.atlascopco.com Analysts: Mattias Olsson Investor Relations Manager Phone: +46 8 743 8291 Mobile: +46 70 518 8291 mattias.olsson@se.atlascopco.com
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