Atlas Copco: Third Quarter Report 2005

Stronger Than Ever


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Atlas Copco:


 -- Strengthened market positions and record performances by all 
    business areas.

 -- Orders received up 25%, +15% in volume.

 -- Revenues reached MSEK 13 479 (11,325), up 10% in volume.

 -- Operating profit increased 31% and the margin reached 19.0% (17.3).

 -- Profit after financial items increased 33% to MSEK 2 470 (1,851).

 -- Net profit was MSEK 1,670 (1,345) and earnings per share SEK 2.65 
    (2.13).
 -- Operating cash flow totaled MSEK 1,671 (1,661).

For further information Atlas Copco AB SE-105 23 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 743 8000, Fax: +46 8 644 9045 Internet: www.atlascopco.com Corp. id. no: 556014-2720

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