Atlas Copco interim report on Q4 and full-year 2011 summary

Atlas Copco interim report on Q4 and full-year 2011 summary

(unaudited)

Solid end to a record year

  · Order intake increased to MSEK 21 927, organic growth of 14%.
  · Revenues increased to MSEK 22 290 (19 401), organic growth of 16%.
  · Operating profit increased 15% to MSEK 4 596 (4 007).
- Including restructuring costs of MSEK 125 and a negative effect of MSEK 116
(177) for share-related long-term incentive programs.
  · Operating margin at 20.6% (20.7).
- Adjusted margin at 21.7% (21.6).
  · Profit before tax amounted to MSEK 4 436 (3 920).
- Whereof capital gain of MSEK 43 from sale of shares in RSC Holdings.
  · Profit for the period was MSEK 3 372 (2 916).
  · Basic earnings per share were SEK 2.78 (2.39).
  · Operating cash flow at MSEK 1 574 (2 529).
  · The Board of Directors proposes a dividend of SEK 5.00 (4.00) per share.

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

For further information please contact:
Mattias Olsson, Vice President Investor Relations
+46 (0)8 743 8295 or +46 (0)72 729 8295
e-mail: ir@se.atlascopco.com

Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager
+46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060