STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Oct. 21, 2005 (PRIMEZONE) -- Atlas Copco:
-- Strengthened market positions and record performances by all
business areas.
-- Orders received up 25%, +15% in volume.
-- Revenues reached MSEK 13 479 (11,325), up 10% in volume.
-- Operating profit increased 31% and the margin reached 19.0% (17.3).
-- Profit after financial items increased 33% to MSEK 2 470 (1,851).
-- Net profit was MSEK 1,670 (1,345) and earnings per share SEK 2.65
(2.13).
-- Operating cash flow totaled MSEK 1,671 (1,661).
For further information Atlas Copco AB SE-105 23 Stockholm, Sweden Phone: +46 8 743 8000, Fax: +46 8 644 9045 Internet: www.atlascopco.com Corp. id. no: 556014-2720
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