UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Dated July 26, 2010
of
AGCO CORPORATION
A Delaware Corporation
IRS Employer Identification No. 58-1960019
SEC File Number 1-12930
IRS Employer Identification No. 58-1960019
SEC File Number 1-12930
4205 River Green Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30096
(770) 813-9200
Duluth, Georgia 30096
(770) 813-9200
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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 July 22, 2010, the Board of Directors of AGCO Corporation elected Luiz Fernando Furlan as a
member of its Board of Directors, effective July 22, 2010. Mr. Furlan also was elected to serve on
the Company’s Audit and Governance Committees. Mr. Furlan’s term will expire at the 2011 annual
meeting of stockholders. Mr. Furlan replaces the late Francisco Gros. 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 July 23, 2010. |
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.
| AGCO Corporation |
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| By: | /s/ Andrew H. Beck | |||
| Andrew H. Beck | ||||
| Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer | ||||
Dated: July 26, 2010
Exhibit Index
| Exhibit No. | Description | |
99.1
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Press release dated July 23, 2010. |
Exhibit 99.1
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NEWS RELEASE www.agcocorp.com |
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For Immediate Release
CONTACT:
Greg Peterson
Director, Investor Relations
(770) 232-8229
greg.peterson@agcocorp.com
Greg Peterson
Director, Investor Relations
(770) 232-8229
greg.peterson@agcocorp.com
AGCO APPOINTS LUIZ FERNANDO FURLAN TO
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Reinforcing Its Commitment to
the South American Region
DULUTH, GA — July 23, 2010— AGCO, Your Agriculture Company (NYSE:AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer
and distributor of agricultural equipment, today announced the election of Luiz Fernando Furlan to
its board of directors effective July 22, 2010. Mr. Furlan currently serves as Co-Chairman of the
Board of BRF Brasil Foods, S. A. which is focused on the production, sales and export of meats,
soybeans, dairy, poultry, and processed products in South America.
“We are very pleased to have Mr. Furlan join AGCO’s Board of Directors,” said Martin
Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. “His extensive executive experience in the South
American food and agriculture business, along with his background in the Brazilian government, will
provide an important perspective and contribution to our board. Brazil represents a tremendous
opportunity for growth in agricultural production. The appointment of Mr. Furlan demonstrates our
commitment to maintaining our leadership position in the South American agricultural equipment
industry.”
Mr. Furlan’s distinguished career has spanned more than 30 years and his leadership
credentials include numerous executive positions at Sadia, S.A ., Brazil’s leading producer of
frozen foods, most recently in 2009 as Chairman of the Board of Directors. His governmental
background includes a term as Minister of Development, Industry and Foreign Trade of Brazil from
2003 to 2007. Mr. Fulan currently serves on the boards of BRF Brazil Foods, S.A. and Telefonica S.
A.
Mr. Furlan replaces the late Francisco Gros, who made significant contributions to AGCO and
its shareholders during his tenure on the AGCO Board of Directors from 2006 to 2010.
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 2,700 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 2009, AGCO had net sales of $6.6 billion. Please visit our website at www.AGCOcorp.com.
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 2,700 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 2009, AGCO had net sales of $6.6 billion. Please visit our website at www.AGCOcorp.com.