Atlas Copco increases credit facility to MUSD 1 000

Atlas Copco increases credit facility to MUSD 1 000

Stockholm, Sweden, April 30, 2007: Atlas Copco AB has signed an increased and
amended MUSD 1 000 multi-currency revolving credit facility, to be used as a
back-up facility to Atlas Copco's commercial paper programs and for general
corporate purposes.

The facility replaces the MUSD 600 credit facility signed April 7, 2005. The
final maturity date, April 7, 2012, is unchanged. The mandated lead arrangers
and bookrunners were Citi, Deutsche Bank, Nordea Bank AB (publ) and SEB. SEB
acted as coordinator of the amendment and restatement process and is the
facility agent.

“This increased credit facility, at improved terms, reflects Atlas Copco's
growth and financial strength, and solidifies our relationship with our core
banking group” says Ken Lagerborg, Group Treasurer, Atlas Copco. 

Banks re-committing to the facility at an amount of MUSD 80 each are: Calyon,
Danske Bank, Fortis, HSBC Bank, ING, Svenska Handelsbanken and Wachovia Bank.
The mandated lead arrangers are committing at MUSD 110 each.


For further information please contact:
Ken Lagerborg, Group Treasurer, Atlas Copco AB
+46 (0)8 743 81 83 or +46 (0)73 230 81 83
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager 
+46 (0)708 65 8060

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions.
The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment,
generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly
systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers
and business partners, and with more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco
innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the
Group's global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2006, Atlas Copco had 25
900 employees and revenues of BSEK 51 (BEUR 5.6). Learn more at
www.atlascopco.com.