UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
| Date of Report (Date of Earliest Event Reported): | October 4, 2006 |
AGCO CORPORATION
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
| Delaware | 1-12930 | 58-1960019 |
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| of incorporation) | File Number) | Identification No.) |
| 4205 River Green Parkway, Duluth, Georgia | 30096 | |
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| Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: | (770)813-9200 |
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Former name or former address, if changed since last report
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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
Effective as of October 1, 2006, the Board of Directors of AGCO Corporation elected Francisco Gros as a member of its Board of Directors. Mr. Gros will stand for shareholder election in April 2007. A press release announcing this election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.
Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(c) Exhibits
The following exhibit is filed with this report:
99.1 Press release dated October 2, 2006.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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| October 4, 2006 | By: |
Andrew H. Beck
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| Name: Andrew H. Beck | ||||
| Title: Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Exhibit Index
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99.1
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Press release dated October 2, 2006. |
Exhibit 99.1
AGCO Corporation
4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, GA USA 30096-2568
www.agcocorp.com
Telephone 770.813.9200
COMPANY NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
October 2, 2006
MEDIA CONTACT:
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INVESTOR CONTACT: | |
Cheryl Thompson Manager, Corporate Public Relations 770-232-8073 cheryl.thompson@agcocorp.com |
Greg Peterson Director, Investor Relations 770-232-8229 greg.peterson@agcocorp.com |
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AGCO APPOINTS FRANCISCO GROS TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Further Reinforcing Its Commitment to the South American Region
DULUTH, GA – October 2, 2006 — AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced the appointment of Francisco Gros, president and CEO of Fosfertil, a Brazilian chemical, fertilizer and logistics company, to its board of directors effective October 1, 2006.
Mr. Gros’ distinguished career has spanned more than 30 years and his leadership experience includes positions as president and CEO, Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. (Petrobrás); president and CEO of the Brazilian Development Bank (BNDES); president and CEO of Aracruz Celulose S.A.; twice-elected governor, Central Bank of Brazil; chairman of the board, Perez Companc S.A.; and, chairman of the board of Morgan Stanley Latin America.
“We are very pleased to have Francisco join AGCO’s Board of Directors,” said Martin Richenhagen, chairman and CEO of AGCO. “His extensive executive experience in Brazilian business and banking, along with his experience in the Brazilian government, make him a valuable addition and brings an additional perspective to our board. Brazil represents a tremendous opportunity for growth in agricultural production. The appointment of Mr. Gros demonstrates our commitment to maintaining our leadership position in the region’s agricultural equipment industry.”
Mr. Gros replaces Dr. Wolfgang Sauer, who resigned from the AGCO board of directors in April, 2006.
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About AGCO
Founded in 1990, AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) (www.agcocorp.com) is a global manufacturer of
agricultural equipment and related replacement parts. AGCO offers a full product line including
tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment and implements, which are
distributed through more than 3,600 independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries
worldwide. AGCO products include the following well-known brands: AGCO®,
Challenger®, Fendt®, Gleaner®, Hesston®, Massey
Ferguson®, New Idea®, RoGator®, Spra-Coupe®,
Sunflower®, Terra-Gator®, Valtra®, and White™ Planters.
AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. The company is headquartered in Duluth,
Georgia, and in 2005, had net sales of $5.4 billion.
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