Stockholm, Sweden, May 25, 2007: Atlas Copco has divested 1.21 million shares in connection with the initial public offering of common stock in RSC Holdings Inc. (RSC).
Atlas Copco sells shares in RSC Holdings Inc.
May 25, 2007
The divestment will result in a net capital gain of approximately MSEK 130. The divestment reduces Atlas Copco’s holding in RSC to 11.96 million shares, or 11.6% of total shares.
On November 27, 2006, Atlas Copco divested a majority stake, 85.5%, of its construction equipment rental business in North America to affiliates of private equity firms Ripplewood Holdings L.L.C. and Oak Hill Capital Management, LLC. For further information please contact:
Hans Ola Meyer, Chief Financial Officer
+46 (0)8 743 8292 or +46 (0)70 588 8292
Mattias Olsson, Investor Relations
+46 (0)70 518 8291