Atlas Copco's Capital Markets Day 2010

Atlas Copco's Capital Markets Day 2010

Stockholm, Sweden, December 1, 2010: Atlas Copco today holds its annual
capital markets day. This year's event will have a special focus on
presence in growth markets, the service business and people management.

“We have seen a strong market development throughout the year. The good
profits have been supported by our agile and resilient business model,
based on a variable cost structure and a stable aftermarket business,”
says Ronnie Leten, President and CEO of the Atlas Copco Group. “We
continue to prioritize our presence in growth markets, particularly
China and India.”
The capital markets day is held around Atlas Copco's premises in Sickla,
Sweden. Approximately 120 people from the financial community and media
are expected to attend the event, which includes presentations by
Business Area Presidents and Vice President Organizational Development
and Human Resources.
“Innovation and product development are key growth drivers. Our energy
efficient solutions increase our customers' competiveness, contribute to
a cleaner environment and lead to profitable growth for Atlas Copco,”
says Ronnie Leten.
Up to 10 % of the energy consumption in the manufacturing industry comes
from compressed air systems. Atlas Copco's energy efficient
VSD-compressors help customers reducing that energy consumption by up to
35 %.
“Altogether, we have a solid platform for sustainable profitable growth.
Atlas Copco is well positioned for the future,” Ronnie Leten says. Leten
reconfirms the near-term outlook provided on October 22 that the overall
demand for the Group's products and services is expected to increase
somewhat. The sequential improvement is primarily expected to come from
emerging markets.

For further information please contact:
Love Liman, Acting Media Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)73 318 8060
Ingrid Andvaller, Investor Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8290 or +46 (0)70 497 8290