Atlas Copco Increases Credit Facility to MUSD 1 000.

STOCKHOLM, Sweden -- Atlas Copco AB has signed an increased and amended MUSD 1 000 multi-currency revolving credit facility, to be used as a back-up facility to Atlas Copco's commercial paper programs and for general corporate purposes.

The facility replaces the MUSD 600 credit facility signed April 7, 2005. The final maturity date, April 7, 2012, is unchanged. The mandated lead arrangers and bookrunners were Citi, Deutsche Bank, Nordea Bank AB (publ) and SEB. SEB acted as coordinator of the amendment and restatement process and is the facility agent.

"This increased credit facility, at improved terms, reflects Atlas Copco's growth and financial strength, and solidifies our relationship with our core banking group" says Ken Lagerborg, Group Treasurer, Atlas Copco.

Banks re-committing to the facility at an amount of MUSD 80 each are: Calyon, Danske Bank, Fortis, HSBC Bank, ING, Svenska Handelsbanken and Wachovia Bank. The mandated lead arrangers are committing at MUSD 110 each.

Atlas Copco is a world leading provider of industrial productivity solutions. The products and services range from compressed air and gas equipment, generators, construction and mining equipment, industrial tools and assembly systems, to related aftermarket and rental. In close cooperation with customers and business partners, and with more than 130 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's global reach spans more than 150 markets. In 2006, Atlas Copco had 25 900 employees and revenues of BSEK 51 (BEUR 5.6). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

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