Atlas Copco carries out funding plan

Atlas Copco carries out funding plan

Stockholm, Sweden, May 24, 2007: Atlas Copco has successfully completed a
multi-currency bond issue program, which together with the recently decided
distribution of capital of MSEK 27 315 to the shareholders will provide the
Group with a more efficient capital structure.

Atlas Copco has priced a MSEK 2 000 3-year issue, a MSEK 3 000 5-year issue, a
MEUR 600 7-year issue, and a MUSD 800 10-year issue. The mandated lead arrangers
for the SEK bonds were Nordea and SEB, for the EUR bond Citi, Deutsche Bank and
SEB, and for the USD bond Citi and Deutsche Bank.

“Our financial position is very strong after a number of years with improved
profitability and the recent sale of our construction equipment rental business
in North America,” says Atlas Copco's Group Treasurer Ken Lagerborg. “We're now
adjusting our balance sheet to a more efficient structure. We are pleased with
the strong reception from investors, which resulted in attractive funding
levels.” Atlas Copco has not been active in the debt capital markets since 1999.

Following Atlas Copco's announcement of capital distribution to the shareholders
and the Dynapac and ABAC acquisitions, both Moody's and Standard & Poor's
affirmed Atlas Copco's A3 and A- ratings respectively.

At the end of the first quarter, Atlas Copco had a net cash position of  BSEK
12.5. Following the distribution of capital and the payments for the Dynapac and
ABAC acquisitions, the Group will have pro forma net indebtedness of
approximately BSEK 22.


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

Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations 
+46 (0)8 743 8291 or +46 (0)70 518 8291

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.