UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

 

FORM 8-K

Current Report
Dated October 23, 2009

AGCO CORPORATION

A Delaware Corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 58-1960019
SEC File Number 1-12930

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Item 5.02. Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On October 22, 2009, the Board of Directors of AGCO Corporation elected Tom W. LaSorda as a member of its Board of Directors, effective December 6, 2009. Mr. LaSorda’s committee appointments have yet to be determined. Mr. LaSorda’s term will expire at the 2011 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. LaSorda will replace David Momot who will be retiring from the AGCO Board of Directors effective December 6, 2009. A press release announcing this election is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed with this report:

99.1

Press release dated October 23, 2009.

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.

Dated: October 23, 2009

Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.		Description
99.1		Press release dated October 23, 2009.

Exhibit 99.1

		NEWS RELEASE www.agcocorp.com

For Immediate Release

CONTACT:
Greg Peterson
Director, Investor Relations
(770) 232-8229
greg.peterson@agcocorp.com

AGCO APPOINTS TOM W. LASORDA TO BOARD OF DIRECTORS
LaSorda Brings Extensive Manufacturing and Operational Experience

DULUTH, GA — October 23, 2009— AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced the election of Tom W. LaSorda to its board of directors effective December 6, 2009.

     “Tom’s broad strategic and leadership experience will make him a valued board member,” said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO Corporation. “Adding his experience to the wealth of skills and collective knowledge of our Board gives us every opportunity to capitalize on the opportunities facing our industry.”

     The distinguished career of Mr. LaSorda has spanned more than 32 years, and his leadership experience includes positions as Vice Chairman, President and Board Member of Chrysler Group and President, Chief Executive Officer and Board Member of DaimlerChrysler AG. He also served as Vice President, Quality, Reliability & Competitive Operations Implementation, for GM North America and gained international experience in his role as President of Opel Eisenach GmbH, Germany.

     Mr. LaSorda will replace David Momot who will be retiring from the AGCO Board of Directors effective December 6, 2009. “David played a major role in the growth and success of AGCO during his years of service on the Board. I want to thank him for the contributions he has made,” Mr. Richenhagen continued.

ABOUT AGCO

AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE: AGCO), was founded in 1990 and offers a full product line of tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment, implements, and related replacement parts. AGCO agricultural products are sold under the core brands of Challenger®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson® and Valtra®, and are distributed globally through more than 2,800 independent dealers and distributors, in more than 140 countries worldwide. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO Finance. AGCO is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA. In 2008, AGCO had net sales of $8.4 billion. Please visit our website at www.AGCOcorp.com.

• CHALLENGER • FENDT • MASSEY FERGUSON • VALTRA
AGCO • CHALLENGER • FENDT • GLEANER • HESSTON • MASSEY FERGUSON • ROGATOR
SPRA-COUPE • SUNFLOWER • TERRAGATOR • VALTRA • WHITE PLANTERS