January 31, 2012
(unaudited)
Solid end to a record year
· Order intake increased to MSEK 21 927, organic growth of 14%.
· Revenues increased to MSEK 22 290 (19 401), organic growth of 16%.
· Operating profit increased 15% to MSEK 4 596 (4 007).
- Including restructuring costs of MSEK 125 and a negative effect of MSEK 116 (177) for share-related long-term incentive programs.
· Operating margin at 20.6% (20.7).
- Adjusted margin at 21.7% (21.6).
· Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 4 436 (3 920).
- Whereof capital gain of MSEK 43 from sale of shares in RSC Holdings.
· Profit for the period was MSEK 3 372 (2 916).
· Basic earnings per share were SEK 2.78 (2.39).
· Operating cash flow at MSEK 1 574 (2 529).
· The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 5.00 (4.00) per share.
Near-term demand outlook
The overall demand for Atlas Copco’s products and services is expected to weaken somewhat from the current high level.