Atlas Copco: Interim report at December 31, 2003 (unaudited)


STOCKHOLM, Sweden, Feb. 02, 2004 (PRIMEZONE) -- Atlas Copco

Interim report at December 31, 2003 (unaudited)

Volume recovery continued in Q4

- Order intake up 5% in volume, 10% negative currency translation effect.

- Revenues reached MSEK 11,473 (11,949), up 3% in volume.

- Operating margin increased to 12.8% (11.6).

- Profit after financial items increased to MSEK 1,377 (1,254).

- Net profit was MSEK 937 (1,026) and earnings per share were SEK 4.47 (4.90).

- Operating cash flow totaled MSEK 1,292 (1,402).

- Proposed dividend for 2003, SEK 7.50 (5.75), following a revised dividend policy.

For further information Atlas Copco AB (publ) 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

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