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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
July 9, 2025
Date of Report
(Date of earliest event reported)
AGCO CORPORATION
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
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4205 River Green Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30096
(Address of principal executive offices, including Zip Code)
770 813-9200
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
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| Securities registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act |
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Name of exchange on which registered |
| Common stock |
AGCO |
New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
Emerging growth company ☐
If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐
Item 8.01. Other Events.
On July 9, 2025, AGCO Corporation, a Delaware corporation (the “Company”), issued a press release announcing that the Company’s Board of Directors authorized a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $1 billion of the Company’s common stock. Share repurchases may be made by the Company from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the latest program will be determined within the terms of the authorization, and will depend on a number of factors, including the trading price of the stock, and general market and business conditions and applicable legal requirements. This program does not oblige the Company to repurchase any shares under the authorization, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time, for any reason and without notice.
A copy of the press release is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d) Exhibits
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Cover Page Interactive Data File - the cover page from this current report on Form 8-K is formatted in Inline XBRL. |
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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/s/ Damon Audia |
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Damon Audia Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
Dated: July 9, 2025
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NEWS RELEASE www.agcocorp.com For Immediate Release CONTACTS: Greg Peterson Rachel Potts Vice President, Investor Relations Chief Communications Officer (404) 403-6042 (678) 654-7719 greg.peterson@agcocorp.com rachel.potts@agcocorp.com AGCO Announces New $1 Billion Share Repurchase Program DULUTH, GA – July 9, 2025 – AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, today announced its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program of up to $1 billion of the Company’s common stock, following the pending resolution with Tractors and Farm Equipment Limited (TAFE). “AGCO has always maintained a disciplined and robust capital allocation plan, prioritizing the most effective deployment of capital to maximize shareholder value,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO’s Chairman, President and CEO. “We are excited to announce this new substantial program as we believe this use of capital will benefit our investors while preserving financial flexibility to invest in our business, maintain our investment grade credit ratings and allow us to continue executing our Farmer-First strategy.” Share repurchases may be made by the Company from time to time in open market transactions at prevailing market prices or in privately negotiated transactions. The Company may also, from time to time, enter into Rule 10b5-1 plans to facilitate repurchases of its shares under this authorization. The actual timing, number and value of shares repurchased under the latest program will be determined within the terms of the authorization, and will depend on a number of factors, including the trading price of the stock, and general market and business conditions and applicable legal requirements. This program does not oblige the Company to repurchase any shares under the authorization, and the program may be suspended, discontinued or modified at any time, for any reason and without notice. Forward Looking Statement Certain statements in this release are forward-looking, including those regarding the expected share repurchases and the timing and benefits of the same. Actual results could differ materially from those reflected in this release for a range of reasons, including: general economic and capital market conditions; availability of credit to our retail customers; the worldwide demand for agricultural products; grain stock levels and the levels of new and used field inventories; cost of steel and other raw materials; energy costs; performance and collectability of the accounts
receivable originated or owned by AGCO or our finance joint ventures; government policies, tariffs and subsidies; uncertainty regarding changes in the international tariff regimes (including implementation of new tariffs and retaliatory measures) and product embargoes and their impact on the cost of the products that we sell; weather conditions; interest and foreign currency exchange rates; limitations on ability to repatriate funds; inflation, including in individual countries that have been designated as highly inflationary; pricing and product actions taken by competitors; commodity prices, acreage planted and crop yields; farm income, land values, debt levels and access to credit; pervasive livestock diseases; production disruptions, including due to component and raw material availability; production levels and capacity constraints at our facilities, including those resulting from plant expansions and systems upgrades; integration of recent and future acquisitions, including the completed acquisition on April 1, 2024 of the Trimble ag assets and formation of the joint venture, PTx Trimble, and the ability to obtain the expected results; our expansion plans in emerging markets; supply constraints, including energy shortages; our cost reduction and control initiatives; our research and development efforts; dealer and distributor actions; regulations affecting privacy and data protection; technological difficulties; the impact of the future pandemics on product demand and production; the occurrence of future cyberattacks, including ransomware attacks; the conflict in Ukraine; and restrictive covenants, payment obligations and other factors related to our level of indebtedness. Any forward-looking statement speaks only as of the date on which such statement is made, and we disclaim any obligation to update the information contained in such statement to reflect subsequent developments or information except as required by law. About AGCO: AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) is a global leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision ag technology. AGCO delivers value to farmers and OEM customers through its differentiated brand portfolio including leading brands Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, PTx and Valtra®. AGCO's full line of equipment, smart farming solutions and services helps farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $11.7 billion in 2024. For more information, visit www.agcocorp.com. # # # # #