Interim report at March 31, 2007 Atlas Copco Interim report at March 31, 2007 (unaudited) Record earnings and accelerated growth · Focused growth strategy delivers double-digit growth in all regions. - 24% organic order growth. - 20th consecutive quarter with organic growth. · Revenues reached MSEK 13 390 (11 948), organic growth 17%. · Operating profit was MSEK 2 541 (2 096), a margin of 19.0% (17.5). · Profit before tax increased 22% to MSEK 2 477 (2 032). · Profit for the period was MSEK 1 826 (1 786). - Profit from continuing operations increased 21% to MSEK 1 773. · Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 2.98 (2.83). - Basic earnings per share from continuing operations were SEK 2.89 (2.32). · Operating cash flow for continuing operations was MSEK 845 (711). · Acquisition of Dynapac, expanding presence in the road development market. January - March MSEK 2007 2006 % Orders received 16 120 13 699 +18 Revenues 13 390 11 948 +12 Operating profit 2 541 2 096 +21 - as a percentage of revenues 19.0 17.5 Profit before tax 2 477 2 032 +22 - as a percentage of revenues 18.5 17.0 Profit from continuing operations 1 773 1 463 +21 Profit from discontinued operations, net of tax 53 323 Profit for the period 1) 1 826 1 786 Basic earnings per share from continuing operations, SEK 2.89 2.32 +25 Basic and diluted earnings per share, SEK 1) 2.98 2.83 1)Including discontinued operations. Near-term demand outlook The demand for Atlas Copco's products and services, from most customer segments such as mining, construction and the manufacturing and process industries, is expected to remain at the current high level.
Interim report at March 31, 2007
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