Atlas Copco interim report at March 31, 2010

Atlas Copco interim report at March 31, 2010 

Strong recovery in orders and good operating margin


• Organic order intake increased 22%. Orders received was MSEK 17 267.
- All business areas recorded double-digit organic order growth.
• Revenues decreased 8% to MSEK 15 301 (16 577), organic decline 3%.
• Operating profit increased to MSEK 2 627 (2 172).
• Operating margin was 17.2% (13.1). 
- Previous year included restructuring costs of MSEK 230 and adjusted operating
margin was 14.5%.
• Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 2 497 (1 794).
• Profit for the period was MSEK 1 855 (1 378). 
• Basic earnings per share were SEK 1.53 (1.13). 
• Strong operating cash flow at MSEK 2 223 (2 851).

Near-term demand outlook
The overall demand for the Group's products and services is expected to improve
somewhat from current levels. 
Demand in most emerging markets is foreseen to develop favorably in all business
areas. Demand in North America is expected to increase gradually, whereas Europe
is expected to remain largely unchanged.

(unaudited)

Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations Manager
Phone: +46 8 743 8290 or +46 70 497 8290
ir@se.atlascopco.com

Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager
Phone: +46 8 743 8060 or +46 70 865 8060
media@se.atlascopco.com

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Atlas Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors,
construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. The Group
delivers sustainable solutions for increased customer productivity through
innovative products and services. Founded 1873, the company is based in
Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In
2009, Atlas Copco had about 30 000 employees and revenues of BSEK 64 (BEUR 6.0).
Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.