Atlas Copco interim report at September 30, 2010

Atlas Copco interim report at September 30, 2010

Record profit and strong order growth


  · Order intake increased 35% to MSEK 19 316.
  · Revenues increased 18% to MSEK 17 743 (15 088).
  · Operating profit increased 57% to MSEK 3 782 (2 402), including
restructuring costs of MSEK 100.
  · Operating margin was record high at 21.3% (15.9).
  · Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 3 675 (2 210).
  · Profit for the period was MSEK 2 650 (1 730).
  · Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 2.17 (1.42).
  · Operating cash flow at MSEK 2 479 (4 275).

Near-term demand outlook
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:
Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations Manager
 +46 8 743 8290 or +46 70 497 8290