Atlas Copco: Interim report at March 31, 2009

Atlas Copco: Interim report at March 31, 2009 

(unaudited)


Global economic crisis hit demand for equipment 

• Organic order intake declined 33%.
  - 37% decline including cancellations in mining.
  - Stable demand for aftermarket products and services.
• Revenues decreased 3% to MSEK 16 577 (17 122), organic decline 17%.
• Operating profit at MSEK 2 172 (3 248), a margin of 13.1% (19.0).
  - Includes redundancy costs of MSEK 230, adjusted operating margin 14.5%. 
  - Positive net currency effect of MSEK 500 compared to previous year.
• Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 1 794 (3 026).
• Profit for the period was MSEK 1 378 (2 376). 
• Basic and diluted earnings per share were SEK 1.13 (1.94). 
• Strong operating cash flow at MSEK 2 851 (900).

Near-term demand outlook
The economic situation still makes the outlook very uncertain. Demand is however
expected to remain weak in most industries and regions and stay around the
current level.

For further information please contact: 
Ingrid Andersson, Investor Relations Manager, 
Phone: +46 8 743 8290 or +46 70 497 8290 ir@se.atlascopco.com

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

Atlas Copco discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities
Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act. 

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions.
The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment,
generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly
systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers
and business partners, and with 136 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates
for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's
global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2008, Atlas Copco had 34 000
employees and revenues of BSEK 74 (BEUR 7.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.