Atlas Copco interim report at March 31, 2012

Continued strong order intake

• Order intake increased to a record MSEK 24 827, organic growth of 10%
• Revenues increased to MSEK 22 254 (18 223), organic growth of 17%
• Operating profit increased by 15% to MSEK 4 604 (3 987)
• Operating margin at 20.7% (21.9)
• Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 4 489 (4 056)
• Profit for the period was MSEK 3 405 (3 033)
• Basic earnings per share were SEK 2.81 (2.48)
• Operating cash flow at MSEK 1 441 (2 026)

Near-term demand outlook

The overall demand for Atlas Copco’s products and services is expected to remain at the current high level.

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Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2011, Atlas Copco had 37 500 employees and revenues of BSEK 81 (BEUR 9).