Atlas Copco’s Capital Markets Day, November 15, 2012

March 13, 2012

Stockholm, March 13, 2012: Atlas Copco will host its annual Capital Markets Day on November 15, 2012, in Örebro, Sweden.

The purpose of the Capital Markets Day is to give an update on the strategy and development of the Atlas Copco Group and its worldwide operations. This time the Capital Markets Day will be held in Örebro, Sweden, which is the largest manufacturing site for the Mining and Rock Excavation Technique business area. The day will be used to give participants a more in-depth understanding of this business.

Participating from Atlas Copco will be Ronnie Leten, President and CEO, Hans Ola Meyer, CFO, Robert Fassl, Business Area President, Mining and Rock Excavation Technique, as well as other business area presidents and members of Group Management.

Instructions on how to register and more detailed information will be distributed prior to the event.

For further information please contact: Mattias Olsson, Vice President Investor Relations +46 (0)8 743 8295 or +46 (0)72 729 8295 Karin Larsson, Investor Relations +46 (0)8 743 8291 or +46 (0)70 149 8291 e-mail: [email protected] Copco is an industrial group with world-leading positions in compressors, expanders and air treatment systems, construction and mining equipment, power tools and assembly systems. With innovative products and services, Atlas Copco delivers solutions for sustainable productivity. The company was founded in 1873, is based in Stockholm, Sweden, and has a global reach spanning more than 170 countries. In 2011, Atlas Copco had 37 500 employees and revenues of BSEK 81 (BEUR 9). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.