Atlas Copco: Interim report at September 30, 2008

Atlas Copco: Interim report at September 30, 2008

Record results and 9% organic order growth

•	Order growth in all business areas.
-	Growth rates moderated in most regions.
•	Revenues reached MSEK 18 440 (16 431), organic growth 13%.
•	Operating profit up 16% to MSEK 3 640 (3 127), a margin of 19.7% (19.0).
-	Currency effect neutral compared to previous year.
•	Profit before tax increased to MSEK 3 224 (2 708).
•	Profit for the period was MSEK 2 432 (1 890). 
•	Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 1.99 (1.54). 
•	Operating cash flow was MSEK 1 054 (1 586).

Near-term demand outlook
The overall demand for Atlas Copco's products and services is expected to
decrease somewhat compared to the most recent quarters. Demand from the mining
industry is foreseen to decrease from the current high level and construction in
North America and Western Europe will remain weak. The recent strong growth in
emerging markets is expected to moderate.


Analysts
Ingrid Andersson, Investor Relations Manager, 
Phone: +46 8 743 8290 or +46 70 497 8290 ir@se.atlascopco.com

Media
Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager, Corporate Communications, 
Phone: +46 8 743 8060 or +46 70 865 8060
media@se.atlascopco.com

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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 135 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2007, Atlas Copco had 33 000
employees and revenues of BSEK 63 (BEUR 6.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.