STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 02, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Atlas Copco:
(unaudited)
Strong order growth in Q4 -- proposed split and distribution to shareholders of MSEK 6 078
- Order received up 18%, corresponding to volume growth of 12%.
- Revenues reached MSEK 12 957 (11 473), up 8% in volume.
- Operating profit margin increased to 14.0% (12.8).
- Profit after financial items increased 31% to MSEK 1 804 (1 377)
- Net profit increased to MSEK 1 192 (937) and earnings per share to SEK 5.69 (4.47).
- Operating cash flow totaled MSEK 1 198 (1 292).
- Proposed 4:1 split and distribution to shareholders of SEK 29.00 per share through -- annual dividend for 2004, SEK 9.00 (7.50) per share and -- extra distribution of SEK 20.00 per share through mandatory redemption.
- The electric tools business divested on January 3, 2005 for a total price of MSEK 4 705.
For further information Atlas Copco AB SE-105 23 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46-8-743 8000 Fax: +46-8-644 9045 Internet: www.atlascopco-group.com Corp. id. no: 556014-2720 Analysts Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations Manager Phone: +46 8 743 8291 Mobile: +46 70 518 8291 ir@se.atlascopco.com Media Annika Berglund, Senior Vice President Group Communications Phone: +46 8 743 8070 Mobile: +46 70 322 8070
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