Financial information from Atlas Copco during 2006

Stockholm, Sweden, December 2, 2005: The Atlas Copco Group will issue financial information on the following dates next year: 2006 February 2 Preliminary 2005 Report Q4 - fourth quarter results 2005 April 27 Q1 - first quarter results 2006 and Annual General Meeting July 17 Q2 - second quarter results 2006 October 24 Q3 - third quarter results 2006 2007 February 1 Preliminary 2006 Report Q4 – fourth quarter results 2006 Note: Atlas Copco will as of today only distribute press releases by fax to media that have especially requested this channel. Atlas Copco is an international industrial Group with its head office in Stockholm, Sweden. In 2004, the Group had revenues of approximately BSEK 49, with 98% of revenues outside Sweden. The Group has more than 25 000 employees. The Group produces and markets compressed air equipment and generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools, and assembly systems and offers related service and equipment rental. The Atlas Copco Group includes famous brands such as Atlas Copco, RSC Equipment Rental, and CP. More information can be found on atlascopco.com. For further information please contact: Annika Berglund, Senior Vice President Communications +46 (0)8 743 8070 or +46 (0)70 322 8070