Atlas Copco interim report at September 30, 2011

Atlas Copco interim report at September 30, 2011

Record revenues and record operating profit

Order intake increased to MSEK 21 151, 14% organic growth.

Revenues increased to MSEK 20 739 (17 743), 21% organic growth.
- Strong development in aftermarket.

Operating profit increased 27% to MSEK 4 800 (3 782).
- Whereof MSEK 164 from release of provision for share-related long-term
incentive programs.

Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 4 703 (3 675).
- Whereof capital gain of MSEK 82 from sale of shares in RSC Holdings.

Profit for the period was MSEK 3 601 (2 650).

Basic earnings per share were SEK 2.96 (2.17).

Operating cash flow at MSEK 2 125 (2 479).

Near-term demand outlook
The overall demand for Atlas Copco's products and services is expected
to weaken somewhat from the current high level.

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