Atlas Copco — AGM Information 2009

Oct 20, 2009

Press Release from the Atlas Copco Group

For further information please contact: Daniel Frykholm, Media Relations Manager +46 (0)8 743 8060 or +46 (0)70 865 8060

Atlas Copco AB's Nomination Committee for the Annual General Meeting 2010

Stockholm, Sweden, October 20, 2009: The following representatives of Atlas Copco AB's four largest shareholders, together with the Chairman of the Board, Sune Carlsson, will form the nomination committee for the Annual General Meeting 2010.

Representatives:

Petra Hedengran, Investor AB (chair) Ramsay Brufer, Alecta Pensionsförsäkring, mutual KG Lindvall, Swedbank Robur Fonder Håkan Sandberg, Handelsbanken Fonder

The Annual General Meeting of Atlas Copco AB will be held in Stockholm, Sweden, on Wednesday April 28, 2010.

Shareholders who wish to submit proposals to the nomination committee can do so via email nominations@atlascopco.com or fax +46 (0)8 615 0026.

Atlas Copco discloses the information provided herein pursuant to the Securities Markets Act and/or the Financial Instruments Trading Act.

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 136 years of experience, Atlas Copco innovates for superior productivity. Headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden, the Group's global reach spans more than 160 markets. In 2008, Atlas Copco had 34 000 employees and revenues of BSEK 74 (BEUR 7.7). Learn more at www.atlascopco.com.

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