Atlas Copco AB: Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2008

Atlas Copco AB: Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2008

Stockholm, Sweden, October 23, 2007: In compliance with the Swedish code of
corporate governance, this is to announce the names of the representatives of
Atlas Copco AB's four largest shareholders, who together with the Chairman of
the Board, Sune Carlsson, will form the nomination committee for the Annual
General Meeting 2008.

Representatives:
Petra Hedengran, Investor AB (chair)
KG Lindvall, Swedbank Robur Fonder
Ramsay Brufer, Alecta Pensionsförsäkring, mutual
Patrik Hertsberg, Handelsbanken Fonder

The Annual General Meeting of Atlas Copco AB will be held in Stockholm, Sweden,
on Thursday April 24, 2008. 

Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the nomination committee can do so
via e-mail nominations@atlascopco.com or fax +46-8-615 0026.

For further information please contact:
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager 
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 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.