Gunnar Brock comments on Atlas Copco's Q4 results

Gunnar Brock comments on Atlas Copco's Q4 results

Stockholm, Sweden, February 4, 2008: Atlas Copco today reported fourth-quarter
results with growth rates remaining at very high levels and operating profit
reaching a new record.

“The strong global demand situation showed no major change in the fourth quarter
and we recorded an impressive growth of 33% in orders received,” says President
and CEO Gunnar Brock. “We believe demand for our products will remain at the
current high level in the near term for most customer segments.”

Revenues during the period, which is Atlas Copco's 23rd consecutive quarter of
organic growth, increased 29% to MSEK 17 549, corresponding to an organic growth
of 18%. Operating profit rose 36% to MSEK 3 361, giving a margin of 19.2%, the
highest ever achieved by the Group.

“While all business areas improved their results, it is worth highlighting the
remarkable growth in both sales and profit at Construction and Mining
Technique,” says Gunnar Brock. The Construction and Mining Technique business
area reported order growth of 54% during the quarter, of which 30% organic. Its
operating profit rose 46% to MSEK 1 228, giving an operating profit margin of
17.2% (16.6). 

Demand from all geographical regions and most customer segments increased during
the fourth quarter. Organic growth was especially strong in emerging markets,
which accounted for well over 40% of the Group's orders received in 2007.

Atlas Copco AB's Board of Directors is proposing to the Annual General Meeting a
dividend to the shareholders of SEK 3.00 per share, an increase of 26%, and will
request a mandate to repurchase a maximum of 10% of outstanding shares. 



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submitted for publication at 12:01 on February 4, 2008.

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
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 32 900
employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BEUR 6.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.