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AGCO // Annual Report 2010

AGCO At A GlAnCe

As the world’s largest manufacturer focused purely on agricultural equipment, AGCO is uniquely positioned to 

increase farm productivity through high-tech solutions for professional farmers feeding the world.

Key business figuRes
in million $ – except per share amounts

Net sales

Income from operations

Net income attributable to AGCO Corporation and subsidiaries

Total assets

Stockholders’ equity

Earnings per share(1)

Adjusted earnings per share(2)

(1) On a diluted basis. 
(2) For a reconciliation of adjusted earnings per share, see footnote 2 on page 37.

sAles by pRoduct
in %

68%

15%

6%

4%

4%

3%

2010

2009

Change

6,896.6

6,516.4

324.2

220.5

5,436.9

2,659.2

2.29

2.32

218.7

135.7

4,998.9

2,394.4

1.44

1.55

5.8%

48.2%

62.5%

8.8%

11.1%

59.0%

49.7%

Tractors

Parts

Combines

Application equipment

Implements and other

Hay and forage

sAles by geogRAphic Region
in million $

Adjusted eARnings peR shARe
in $

22%

25%

NA(1)

SA(2)

EAME(3)

ROW(4)

4%

2010

2009

2008

49%

2.32

1.55

3.95

(1) North America

(3) Europe, Africa, Middle East

(2) South America

(4) Rest of World: Asia, Australia/New Zealand, Eastern Europe

on the coveR

In 2010, AGCO made solid progress toward meeting its long-term growth objectives. Among other things, it was a year 

marked by numerous combine launches and the announcement of a strategic acquisition of a state-of-the-art combine 

facility, proof of our accelerated commitment towards improving harvesting productivity.

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tAble Of COntents

04 // chAiRmAn’s
messAge

07 // We KnoW 
AgRicultuRe

08 // investing in
hARvesting

10 // cleAneR AiR
Without 
compRomise

12 // vARio
innovAtion hits 
milestone

14 // pAssionAte
About customeRs

15 // We suppoRt
youR fARm

16 // ouR bRAnds

24 // A full line of
pRoducts

26 // leveRAging
pRoductivity

27 // We help feed
the WoRld

31 // investing in
futuRe
technologies

32 //  sustAinAbility 

33 // meeting 
hARvesting needs 
AcRoss the globe

37// selected
finAnciAl 
infoRmAtion

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chAiRmAn’s messAge

fellOw s tOCkhOlders

The year 2010 was a productive year for AGCO. We posted sales growth and substantial earnings improvement 

compared to 2009. AGCO was able to generate significant cash flow, which enabled us to further strengthen our 

balance sheet and at the same time make important investments in our business. We also made meaningful progress 

on a number of strategic initiatives focused on operational improvement and market development. These initiatives 

are aimed at positioning AGCO to take full advantage of positive long-term fundamentals forecasted for the 

agricultural industry and to achieve ambitious performance goals.

2010 Results 

AGCO generated sales of nearly $6.9 billion in 2010, representing a 6% increase compared to 2009. Adjusted 

earnings per share was $2.32 in 2010 compared to $1.55 in 2009. Margin improvement contributed significantly to 

the increase in earnings.

AGCO’s record performance in Brazil offset difficult market conditions in Western Europe, our largest market. Our 

South America team generated strong order volumes, managed production efficiently and delivered record sales and 

operating income. The year also was highlighted by further improvement in North American profitability, where 

operating margins increased 180 basis points compared to 2009. Our North American results benefited from 

profitable new products, a reorganized sales organization, lower logistics costs and improved factory efficiency. We 

achieved these results while continuing our substantial investment in product development. For 2010, engineering 

AGCO Corporation // Company //Chairman‘s Message

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Martin Richenhagen, Atacama Desert, Chile

expenses increased 14% and were focused on new products and new engine technology. We also announced three 

acquisitions during 2010: Laverda – a European manufacturer of harvesting equipment (as discussed below); Sparex – 

a global distributor of accessories and tractor replacement parts; and Amity – a joint venture interest in a North 

American manufacturer of  air-seeding and tillage equiment.

opeRAtionAl highlights

In 2010, AGCO made substantial changes to our harvesting equipment operations in Europe which should benefit our 

future position in this sector.  In July, we closed our combine assembly facility in Randers, Denmark and moved all of 

our European combine production to Breganze, Italy.  Breganze is the home of Laverda, AGCO’s 50% owned joint 

venture partner. This move allows AGCO to leverage Laverda’s modern production facility, take advantage of scale 

opportunities and benefit from Laverda’s experienced engineering team.  In November, we took the next step in our 

European harvesting strategy by agreeing to acquire the remaining 50% of Laverda, which will close in March 2011. 

In addition, during 2010 we unveiled our new class 8 hybrid combine and the Fendt Katana forage harvester, which 

significantly bolsters our harvesting product offering.

AGCO also initiated several margin improvement projects in 2010 aimed at lowering product cost and improving factory 

efficiency. Our three large European tractor manufacturing sites in Beauvais, France; Suolahti, Finland; and 

Marktoberdorf, Germany, all completed the first phases of a new plant layout and assembly flow. In addition, our 

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purchasing organization was restructured to better capitalize on opportunities to reduce material costs through executing 

best-cost country sourcing and establishing common components and suppliers. These projects, along with our future 

product development plans, demonstrate our commitment to margin improvement throughout the Company.

The record results achieved in South America in 2010 were accomplished by leveraging our two leading brands and 

distribution networks, Valtra and Massey Ferguson, both of which have been in Brazil for decades. During 2010, Valtra 

celebrated its 50th anniversary in the Brazilian market. We will continue to invest in both of these brands and product lines 

to build upon our brand heritage, loyal customer base and dominant market position in this important agricultural region.

positive industRy fundAmentAls

It is a good time to be in the agricultural equipment industry. Farm fundamentals are strong; farmer balance sheets are in 

good condition and farm income is expected to improve. In addition, the long-term trends that have increased demand for 

grains and lowered global grain inventories are still intact and are expected to intensify. The growing population, 

increasing demand for food, changing diets, and rising demand for energy worldwide will continue to support healthy 

long-term fundamentals for the agricultural industry. Increased grain demand is likely to stimulate efforts to boost farm 

productivity globally which will center on improved fertilizer and seed technology and more efficient equipment. 

Professional farm machinery will be one of the key factors in achieving increased crop yields in future years.

Agco’s futuRe pRioRities

It also is a good time for AGCO to invest for the future. Our strategic plan is built upon initiatives to grow sales as well 

as increase margins. Our growth initiatives start with our investments in new product development to upgrade and 

expand our product offerings in all markets. We intend to dedicate more resources to take advantage of future market 

opportunities in Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa.  We also plan to execute our growth plans in our recently acquired 

businesses. Margin expansion is expected to be achieved through the continued implementation of our global 

purchasing strategies aimed to reduce material costs and through the rollout of the AGCO Production System designed 

to drive productivity improvements at the plant level. In addition, we are developing new platform solutions to simplify 

our product lines and reduce product costs. We also are making further process and system upgrades aimed at 

improving the way we introduce new products and services to the market. Our sound financial position will allow us to 

make these significant investments and to execute our ambitious plans.

I am excited about the substantial opportunities that exist for AGCO and the work we have ahead of us. I thank all 

our employees and dealers for their contributions to our 2010 results and for their continued efforts to drive AGCO 

forward to the benefit our customers and stockholders. I also thank our fellow stockholders for your support. We will 

work tirelessly to protect and grow the value of your investment in our Company.

Martin Richenhagen

Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer

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we knOw AGriCulture

Agricultural innovation drives our company. From 
impressive hybrid combines to advanced telemetry-based 
tracking, AGCO supplies agribusiness with the tools and 
technology needed to efficiently meet growing food, fuel 
and fiber demands worldwide.

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inVestinG in h ArVestinG AdVAnCes

in june, Agco launched the world’s first combines to feature selective catalytic Reduction (scR) 

emissions technology with our Agco sisu poWeR e3™ engine in a spectacular way that generated 

overwhelmingly positive response. the company floated two combines into v enice down the grand 

canal for a Western and central european dealer training event.

“Momentum” was the theme of the two-week event, 

experts about the full range of Massey Ferguson and 

chosen to reflect the significant progress AGCO has 

Fendt harvesting products and witnessed field 

made over the past four years in developing superior 

demonstrations. This area of Italy was selected as the 

harvesting products and services. AGCO successfully 

venue because of its proximity to the Breganze combine 

demonstrated its commitment to excellence in the 

manufacturing facility, one of 15 AGCO engineering 

harvesting machinery sector.

centers around the world.

The aim of the event was to introduce the brand new 

hybrid combines and showcase some of AGCO’s new 

product benefits, which are the result of significant 

investments in research and development, engineering, 

manufacturing and customer support. The hybrid Fendt® 

9470 X Series and the Massey Ferguson® DELTA Series 

combines take AGCO into the high-output segment of 

the market, the fastest growing sector of the combine 

business in Europe.

The Venice experience was followed by nine separate 

events held back-to-back for distributors, dealers, 

partners and customers. Guests traveled to a farm in the 

Veneto region, where they learned from technical 

A Fendt combine enters Venice on the Grand Canal.

(photo above).

The Massey Ferguson combine was a surprising sight
in the heart of Venice.
(photo on right).

 
 
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The new hybrid combines were demonstrated across Europe.

The new Massey Ferguson and Fendt hybrid combines
reflect intensive investment in the future of harvesting

The hybrid Fendt 9470 X and Massey Ferguson DELTA 

and new prospects the potential of AGCO’s new 

combines (shown on the cover) bring together 

harvesting equipment. AGCO has already invested nearly 

conventional threshing and twin-rotor separation for 

$100 million in its focused development of harvesting 

high output capacity with the gentlest grain and straw 

equipment and continues to invest in this growth 

handling. These combines are also the first to feature 

strategy. AGCO’s harvesting commitment can also be 

SCR emissions technology, providing fuel economy and 

seen in its 2010 agreement to acquire the remaining 

emission reduction benefits.

50% share in Laverda S.p.A; this will give AGCO full 

ownership of the Laverda brand, a combine production 

Following the launch event in Italy, 22 hybrid combines 

facility in Breganze, Italy, and the Fella-Werke GmbH 

traveled across the continent to show existing customers 

grass and hay machinery business.

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CleAner Air with Out COMPrOMise

Agco sisu poWeR provides technology solutions to help the world’s farmers comply with cleaner-air 

regulations without compromising their ability to deliver food to the table. in 2010 Agco was the first 

engine manufacturer to receive u.s. environmental protection Agency approval for selective catalytic 

reduction (scR) technology applied in off-road applications. We were also the first to introduce tier 4 

interim engines. this demonstrates our leadership in delivering exactly what modern agriculture 

demands: cleaner emissions, improved economics and powerful performance.

Introduced two years ago on 

tractors in Europe and North 

America, AGCO’s e3™ engine 

technology provides powerful, 

efficient performance while 

meeting diesel emissions 

regulations. In 2010, AGCO

SISU POWER affirmed its clear 

commitment to using SCR 

technology to comply with the 

Tier 4 interim requirements in 

both the United States and the 

European Union. The increased 

magazine about agricultural 

technology that conducts 

extensive independent tests and 

evaluations of farm machinery. 

In the magazine’s Powermix test 

(February 2010), the Massey 

Ferguson 8690 consumed “an 

impressive 16.6% less fuel per 

hour,” which translated into 

saving 538 gallons (2,000 liters) 

of fuel over 1,000 hours of 

operation. Also in 2010, the 

University of Nebraska Tractor 

requirements, which went into effect for engines over 

Test Laboratory confirmed the superior fuel efficiency 

130 kW (175HP) at the beginning of 2011, will apply to 

(horsepower hour per gallon) provided by the Challenger® 

engines below 130 kW (175HP) starting in 2012.

MT600C and Massey Ferguson 8600 with e3™ technology. 

These respected tests provide strong confirmation that 

Emission regulation provides a challenge for all engine 

AGCO is following the right strategy to provide sustainable 

manufacturers around the world. For AGCO SISU 

benefits for the environment and to improve farmers’ 

POWER, it provides an opportunity to differentiate from 

operational costs around the world.

the competition while providing significant customer 

benefits.

e3: hoW it Keeps engine exhAust emissions

in checK

Our engines with e3™ technology deliver all the energy 

The technology is simple, robust and reliable, consisting 

the customer expects – in the form of undiminished 

of very few parts. SCR technology treats the downstream 

horsepower and torque – along with better fuel 

exhaust with diesel exhaust/emissions fluid (DEF), which 

economy, cooler engine temperatures, and lower nitrous 

breaks down the exhaust into harmless nitrogen and 

oxide and particulate emissions.

water vapor.

As one of the first tractors with SCR technology, the 

With SCR, the emissions cleaning process takes place in the 

Massey Ferguson 8690 was tested against competitive 

exhaust line – so as to not diminish engine performance or 

tractors in practical tests by profi, a leading international 

increase complexity of the engine design.

 
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te chn i cAl bAcKgRo un d

Our  AGCO  SISU  POWERTM  diesel  engines  are  optimized 
for high performance, low particulate emissions and low 
fuel consumption.

AGCO SISU POWER 7 cylinder engine

//  in 2010, Agco sisu poWeR 
  was one of the first manufacturers 

to achieve epA tier 4 interim approval 
for off-road engines utilizing scR technology.

//  since launching its new 7-cylinder model, Agco sisu poWeR 
  has the most complete engine range below 10 liters on the market.

//  With the only 7-cylinder engine on the worldwide off-road market, Agco sisu poWeR has 
  once again demonstrated superior innovation.

//  the extra cylinder in this e3 engine offers 20% more displacement and a corresponding 

increase in power and torque.

Rated power 

462 hp

boost power  

492 hp

max. torque 

1800 nm or 1328 ft lb

cleaner emissions, improved economics and reliable performance.„

e3 efficiently delivers exactly what modern agriculture demands –

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AGCO // Annual Report 2010

VAriO innOVAtiOn hits MilestOne

With the introduction of the 200 vario series, continuously variable transmissions (cvt) have been 

implemented through fendt’s entire product line. to date, over 121,000 transmissions around the 

world have employed this multiple-award-winning technology.

brainstorm and in 1995, the 926 Vario with 260 HP was 

launched at the Agritechnica show. At first, the 

introduction provoked fierce industry discussion because 

some initially doubted the technology’s efficiency. 

Today the Vario concept is still as simple and unique as 

ever. Because it has no gear steps or interruptions in 

pulling power, a Fendt Vario is always driving at optimal 

speed and power. It delivers an average of 10% higher 

performance and 10% lower fuel consumption – plus a 

The 200 Vario Series specialty tractor in a vineyard application.

work-time savings of 10%, which means cutting two 

weeks of work per year out of 1,000 operating hours.

The Vario success story started back in the 1970s, when 

Hans Marshall, a Fendt development engineer, came up 

“2010 marks the first time Fendt has offered 100% 

with the first conceptual ideas for a stepless transmission 

Vario continuously variable transmission technology 

that functions like an automatic transmission in a car. 

across all power classes,” says Roland Schmidt, Fendt 

Eventually the decision was made to produce Marshall’s 

marketing director.

The ingenious 900 Vario Series gearbox delivers efficient continuously variable speed adjustment.

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emp l oyee  stoR y
Dr. Heribert Reiter is the driving force behind research
and development for the Fendt product line

Dr. Reiter has dedicated his career to making high-

performing machinery work even better. One of the most 

successful product development leaders in the agricultural 

machinery industry, he is responsible for accelerating 

Fendt product development and introducing many 

groundbreaking products to the international market. 

In recent years, his technical expertise helped fuel a 

previously unimagined new model rollout over the entire 

power range, from 70 to 390 HP.

Today Dr. Reiter heads a force of dedicated and innovative 

employees and leads a successful product strategy that is 

based on cutting-edge technology and the highest quality. 

His technical mastery ensures Fendt continues to maintain 

Dr. Reiter is a renowned technical expert and leader.

its reputation as the technology leader. Most recently, he 

motivated his team to take a completely new approach in 

sharpness and cutting ability. With active support from all 

the development of the Fendt Katana 65 forage harvester, 

departments, the new forage harvester was launched to 

named after a Japanese samurai sword renowned for its 

the market in 2010.

info

  dR. heRibeR t ReiteR

//  vice president and managing director responsible for

fendt engineering in marktoberdorf, germany 

//  serves on the board of the vdmA Agricultural 
  machinery Association

//  grew up on a crop and dairy farm in schönberg, germany

//  Wrote his doctoral dissertation on “losses and 
  efficiency in tractor transmissions”

//  joined fendt in 1990 as a mechanical engineer for 

transmission development and played decisive role in 

  designing the 700 vario series

 
 
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emp l oyee st oR y

PAssiOnAte AbOut CustOMers

“I’ll never forget meeting Kevin Bien for the first time at a dealer field event years ago. A customer 

asked how the new model worked and pretty soon both he and Kevin were lying on their backs in 

the dirt under the combine.” – todd stucke, Agco director, marketing – hay & harvesting

knows virtually every AGCO dealer 

in North America, plus a good many 

retail customers. Dealers and farmers 

alike respect Bien because he listens, 

he knows the products and he gets 

things done.

What he’s been getting done lately is 

bringing a “supersized” Gleaner 

combine to market. Bien began 

working with a team of engineers on 

the project several years ago, 

culminating in 30 major improvements 

to the Super Series in 30 months. 

“We understand that time is money when harvesting,” says Kevin bien.

It’s not uncommon to see a line of people waiting to talk 

Broadcasting live from the Farm Progress Show in 

to Kevin Bien at farm shows and dealer events. Usually 

September, Bien talked excitedly about benchmarking the 

they want to tap into his wealth of industry knowledge 

Super7 combine against the competition and exceeding 

but sometimes they simply want to greet an old friend. 

expectations for high capacity and low grain loss in real-life 

The articulate and approachable marketing manager 

harvest challenges.

info

    Kevin bien

//  Agco product marketing manager – combines,
  north America 

//  launched gleaner super7 combine in 2010 with  
cross-country and competitive harvesting tests

//  host of numerous broadcast and youtube 
  harvesting productions

//  helped introduce the fendt brand and its v ario

technology to north America

//  35 years of sales and marketing experience 

serving dealers and farmers

 
 
 
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we suPPOrt YOur fArM

In 2010, AGCO made bold technology and service strides in our 
steadfast quest to help producers succeed both at everyday 
tasks and at conquering the most demanding challenges. 
AGCO delivers equipment through a multi-branded strategy 
to meet the broad range of individual requirements.

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Agc o b RAnds

ChAllenGer: sMArt MAChines  
seriOus results

Challenger® – a premium choice for large-scale 

and application equipment. Challenger tractors range 

agricultural operations that demand best-in-class 

up to 585 HP, making Challenger the most powerful 

equipment solutions – continues to win new customers 

brand of equipment offered by AGCO.

by demonstrating competitive performance, power, 

durability and support. It is our fastest-growing 

Using revolutionary designs and groundbreaking 

equipment brand in North America and is quickly 

technology, Challenger products have earned respect 

building momentum in other regions.

for combining high specifications with superior 

reliability. These smart machines deliver serious results 

The Challenger track system utilizes tough rubber 

and are sold through a selective dealer network that 

tracks and an ingenious suspension system to give 

is committed to providing an outstanding customer 

professional agribusinessmen the traction and flotation 

experience and building lasting partnerships.

of steel tracks, combined with the speed and ride of 

rubber tires. The Challenger product family also 

Continuous innovation from the Challenger brand 

includes wheeled tractors and a full line of harvesting 

enables independently-minded agribusinessmen 

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across the globe to grow their profits, expand 

and nonstop up-time support give professional 

operations, improve productivity and lead the 

producers a competitive edge.

industry. Powerful technology, monster capacity 

since 2007, the mt875b tractor has held a record for cultivating  
1,590 acres in 24 hours with a single operator pulling a 46-foot-wide 
disc. challenger machines deliver smart power to help professional 
producers tackle their biggest challenges and drive growth.

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Agc o b RAnds

fendt: effiCient teChnOlOGY

Fendt® provides high-tech solutions featuring the best 

and outstanding efficiency, is offered throughout 

in German engineering. A market leader in Europe, it 

the entire product line. Today, more than 100,000 

is also a premium choice for professional farmers and 

Fendt Vario CVT-equipped tractors have been 

contractors in other global markets. Fendt customers 

delivered worldwide.

are able to achieve more with less fuel, resources, 

time and operating materials, giving them a strong 

Fendt has also led the way in improving front-axle 

return on their investment.

suspension for tractors, developing advanced braking 

systems, and re-thinking operator controls to provide 

With its highly-engineered tractors and harvesting 

exceptional comfort and greater driving pleasure. 

equipment, and its exceptional dealer organization, 

Well-regarded innovations, such as the Vario joystick 

the brand continues to deliver on its commitment to 

and the Fendt Tractor Management System, provide 

increase farmer productivity. For example, the Fendt 

more precise and flexible control of hydraulics, power 

award-winning Vario CVT (continuously variable 

take-off and headland management systems.

transmission), which offers low fuel consumption 

Continuous improvement in technology and 

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performance keep this established premium brand at 

specific technology needs. Leveraging industry-

the forefront of innovations to enhance customer 

leading technology enables Fendt to meet its goal 

productivity and efficiency. The Fendt team’s 

of providing customers with the lowest total cost 

consultative approach also helps it meet customers’ 

of ownership and highest return on investment.

“fendt efficient technology” helps customers achieve more with fewer 
resources. the new 900 vario series, with output ranging from 240 to 
390 hp, unites scR technology with other productivity advances and 
safety features such as the first anti-lock braking system in a standard 
series production tractor.

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Agc o b RAnds

MAsseY ferGusOn: A w Orld Of 
eXPerienCe - wOrkinG with  YOu

Massey Ferguson® delivers ease-of-use and no-

vineyard and fruit, as well as providing compact 

nonsense dependability to countless farms around 

and utility machinery. Massey Ferguson continues 

the world. Extending from the ruggedly simple to 

to reinforce its product line by providing innovative 

high-horsepower/high-specification models, Massey 

answers that meet the challenges of modern 

Ferguson has been one of the world’s leading tractor 

agriculture. 

brands for more than four decades. With a heritage 

of over 160 years, the brand is a symbol of pride and 

Massey Ferguson is also a solid force in the global 

accomplishment.

harvesting business. Manufactured in Europe, North 

America and South America, its combines and balers 

Drawing on its extensive experience working with 

are specifically tailored to meet local harvesting 

farmers, Massey Ferguson offers a broad and 

conditions. The Massey Ferguson MF 9280 DELTA 

versatile farm machinery range that caters to all 

combine won 2010 Machine of the Year at 

producers, from the largest agribusinesses and 

Agritechnica in Hanover, Germany. Massey Ferguson 

custom operators to specialist growers including 

is a truly global brand, recognized around the world 

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not only for its heritage and committed dealer 

experience gives the Massey Ferguson team unique 

organization, but also for its comprehensive range 

insights into the needs of today’s and tomorrow’s 

of sector leading products. Its unrivaled global 

farmers.

massey ferguson was first to introduce scR emissions technology on an 
agricultural tractor – the mf 8690. together with its sister Agco brands, 
massey ferguson was the first to introduce this same technology on a 
combine harvester – the mf 9280 deltA hybrid combine.

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Agc o b RAnds

VAltrA: indiViduAllY YOurs

Valtra® is the agricultural machinery brand that 

options and unique features, each machine can be 

epitomizes customization, especially for the progressive 

built to a farmer’s order and individual specifications. 

farmer and contractor. Based in Finland, it has earned a 

Customers work in close partnership with their sales 

solid market position in the Nordic region and has built 

representatives to determine the ideal specifications 

a leading reputation in South America, thanks to its 

for powering their operations, choosing from a wide 

individualized machinery solutions, high levels of 

array of colors, engines, transmissions, hydraulics, 

customer service and consultative sales approach. In 

cabs and other options.

2010 Valtra celebrated its 50th anniversary in Brazil 

where it has a leading position in the sugarcane sector.

Renowned for their versatility and reliability, Valtra 

tractors are engineered to withstand harsh climates 

Valtra tractors are individualized for the way 

and deliver high performance in demanding working 

customers work and are custom-built to meet specific 

conditions and on extreme terrains. Valtra’s value of 

job needs. Thanks to the high modularity of a Valtra 

reliability can also be seen in the professional 

tractor’s basic construction plus a wide choice of 

approach the team brings to every transaction, 

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including sales, parts, service and ongoing support.

respect for nature. Customization, coupled with 

True to the Nordic tradition, Valtra operations 

Scandinavian functionality and reliability, make Valtra 

and products emphasize functionality (including 

the choice for ease of use, comfortable operation and 

pioneering efforts in ergonomics and safety) and a 

maximum job efficiency.

customers can visit the valtra factory in finland to observe their very 
own tractors being built. in 2010, vladi peresson drove his new valtra 
tractor from the factory in finland to his farm in italy, raising 
donations for an orphanage and a day care center along the way.

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A full line Of PrOduCts

designed foR A RAnge of teRRAins And t AsKs.

As a leading global manufacturer of agricultural 

brands keep AGCO at the forefront of agricultural 

equipment, AGCO offers a comprehensive line of 

technology. These ongoing commitments have also 

tractors, combines, sprayers, implements and hay 

contributed to the continued strengthening and 

tools. Each of our trusted brands delivers its own 

broadening of our harvesting product line.

diversity, from ruggedly simple utility machines for 

part-time farmers, to ingeniously nimble solutions for 

We build our equipment to the highest standards of 

demanding specialized operations, to jaw-dropping 

design and manufacturing, and our innovative 

high-horsepower vehicles for today’s professional 

products continuously receive awards at international 

farm fleets.

exhibitions. Our most coveted recognition, however, 

is the endorsement of our wide range of products by 

Increased investment in research and development 

progressive farmers and successful dealers around the 

and a dedication to sharing knowledge among our

world.

New harvester capitalizes on tractor advances

the eagerly awaited fendt forage harvester was previewed for 50,000 visitors at the september 

2010 Wadenbrunn field day near Würzburg, germany. from electronics to suspension to 

selective catalytic Reduction technology, the fendt Katana 65 skillfully incorporates aspects 

from recent tractor breakthroughs. prototypes developed by a team of engineers have already 

demonstrated great success, delivering outstanding chopping quality and high output while 

being extremely fuel efficient. production is expected to begin in late 2011.

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Durable, dependable self-propelled 
sprayers meet professional applicators’ 
demands year after year.

Tillage machines are built to efficiently 
penetrate the soil and meet the need 
for increased productivity.

Hay balers deliver time-saving 
efficiencies, comfort and convenience.

Planters provide high performance, low 
operating cost and solutions designed 
for maximum yield.

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cus tomeR stoR y

leVerAGinG  
PrOduCtiVitY

“The Challenger MT865B track tractor is the 

best on the market. One Challenger replaces 

five older Soviet tractors.”– emeliano Andrey 

vyacheslavovich (director general of grand llp; 

an Agco customer)

The Challenger brand is helping to significantly improve 

efficiency – from planting to harvesting – for Grand LLP, 

a successful farming and agricultural processing 

operation in northern Kazakhstan. When the business 

first started, it employed a large fleet of equipment from 

the Soviet Union. “Times change, and we needed to 

invest in more efficient machinery,” says Emeliano 

Andrey Vyacheslavovich, Director General of Grand LLP. 

challenger machines boost productivity.

“Our choice was based on quality and price, and 

Challenger has satisfied those parameters.”

been increased using eight Challenger combine 

Vyacheslavovich was pleased to replace 10 traditional 

walker machines). With 200 pieces of older-model Soviet 

wheeled tractors with just two Challenger MT865B 

equipment still employed in the fleet, prospects look 

tracked tractors, and streamline his fleet using powerful 

promising for continued productivity improvements in 

Challenger combines. Today, harvesting productivity has 

the future.

harvesters (five 660 rotary models and three 643 straw-

info

    gRAnd llp

//  located in the fedorov district of the Kostanay  
  province 

//  farms more than 123,000 acres

//  operates a large fleet led by challenger  
  equipment: two mt865b track tractors, five 660b  

combines and three 643b combines

//  served by Agco distributor borusan makina,  
  Kazakhstan 

 
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we helP feed the wOrld

At AGCO we think and act globally. We bring relevant 
technology to locations around the world to maximize 
yield and meet growing food demands. We look out for 
our workers, stakeholders and communities. And we lead 
the way with environmental advances. 

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PrOduCinG MOre fOOd On less lAnd

the big factors driving world demand for farm equipment – rapid population growth, improving 

diets, shrinking acreage and increased renewable fuel production – have a major impact on Agco, 

the world’s #1 “pure player” in agricultural equipment.

Every minute, 144 people are added to the world 

In 2010 we invested nearly $170 million in capital 

population.(1) There are almost 7 billion people on our 

projects and over $200 million in research and 

planet and that number will reach 10 billion soon, with 

development that improved the efficiency of our 

most of the growth coming in emerging nations. At the 

factories, upgraded our system capabilities, supported 

same time, countries such as China and India are starting 

our production, developed new products and met 

to eat more meat, which requires six times as much crop 

emission requirements.

production as grain-based diets. In addition, the 

expanding population is focused mainly in urban areas, 

Already #1 in Brazil, AGCO is taking steps to secure its 

where people tend to consume more calories. 

future in China and other emerging regions such as 

Unfortunately, the farmland available to meet these 

the next decade. AGCO is also working to increase 

massive food demands is limited. About 12.3-14.8 million 

production capabilities in Russia over the next few years 

acres are retired from agriculture every year due to 

to further strengthen its position in these markets. 

Africa, where the population is predicted to double over 

infrastructure expansion, climate issues or other factors, 

while biofuel production is increasingly competing for 

limited acreage.

In the face of these factors, the AGCO global growth 

strategy is four-pronged: develop new products, provide 

advanced technology solutions, enhance our productivity 

and grow in developing markets.

AGCO has a strong global presence and follows the 

philosophy of manufacturing equipment where our 

customers are located. With factories around the world 

and 2,600 independent dealers and distributors in 140 

countries, we are well positioned to help feed the world 

by serving the leading and growing markets for farm 

equipment. 

2010 facts

// World population growth(1) 

75.7 million people/year

// undernourished population(2) 

915 million people

// biofuel consumption(3) 

19.5 billion gallons/year

// global soil degradation(4) 

12.3-14.8 million acres/year

food production will need to increase 

70% to meet projected 2050 food 

(1) Source: http://www.census.gov/ipc/www/popclockworld.html

demands.(2) global biofuel production is 

(2) Source: Food and Agriculture Organisation of the UN (FAO)

projected to to reach 50.7 billion 

(3) Source: http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/data/fuels.html

(4) Source: http://www.wri.org/publication/content/8426

(5) Source: OECD, FAO Agricultural Outlook 2009-2018

gallons by 2018.(5)

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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6

4

3

8

2

1

5

7

9

10

22

23

27

20

19

18
17

21

25

24

26

29

30

31 

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12

11
14

13

15

16

78% of AGCO‘s business is done outside of North America.„

1. duluth, georgia, us

17. ennery, france

2. baltimore, maryland, us

18. beauvais, france

Our global manufacturing
corporate headquarters

3. batavia, illinois, us

19. desford, united Kingdom

4. jackson, minnesota, us

20. exeter, united Kingdom

light Assembly

manufacturing

5. fargo, north dakota, us

21. grubbenvorst, the netherlands

parts distribution

joint venture

licensee

6. tacoma, Washington, us

22. linnavuori, finland

7. beloit, Kansas, us

8. hesston, Kansas, us

9. houston, texas, us

10. Queretaro, mexico

11. jundiai, brazil

12. mogi das cruzes, brazil

13. santa Rosa, brazil

14. ibirubá, brazil

15. canoas, brazil

23. suolahti, finland

24. bäumenheim, germany

25. marktoberdorf, germany

26. breganze, italy

27. vladimir, Russia

28. chennai, india

29. daqing, china

30. changzhou, china

31. shanghai, china

16. haedo, Argentina

32. melbourne, Australia

 
 
 
 
 
 
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COllAbOrAtinG 
fOr suCCess

Agco Advanced technology solutions offers a 

specialized automatic guidance system for the 

sugarcane industry, developed in partnership with 

the santa fé sugarcane mill in são paulo, brazil.

Through a unique collaboration with advanced 

including providing technical support and operator 

technology supplier Topcon we are delivering a robust 

training. By late 2010, the mill was doing all of its 

and reliable product to meet the sugarcane market’s 

planning (previously done in the office) and planting 

specific needs. The project began with the acquisition of 

using the new solution. The system can also be 

10 Valtra BH185 units, all 

equipped with automatic 

guidance, and focused on 

developing a system to 

reduce time, cost and labor 

associated with the 

production of sugarcane. 

The resulting system 

increases planting capacity 

by optimizing rows and 

“It is important to offer a 
complete solution. Our 
ability to act as a consultant 
from planting through to 
harvesting is what 
differentiates us.”

transferred to other machines, 

providing automatic guidance 

for all operations (tillage, 

planting, spraying and 

harvesting). “It is important to 

offer a complete solution. Our 

ability to act as a consultant 

from planting through to 

harvesting is what 

differentiates us,” explains 

Torretta.

reducing fuel consumption. It also helps increase the 

longevity of the sugarcane.

Partnering with a forward-thinking customer enabled 

the team to work closely in an actual production 

environment and make necessary adjustments to ensure 

the new version of the System 150 automatic guidance 

was a total success. “We wanted to offer a 

comprehensive solution for mechanized production of 

sugarcane and we found a good partner with interest in 

investing in and adopting new technologies,” says Jak 

Torretta, AGCO Products Director in South America. 

“Santa Fé Sugarcane Mill became a strong ally in an 

important step forward for agribusiness.”

AGCO, through its local Valtra dealer Comper Tratores, 

actively participated in all stages of the introduction, 

System 150 Automatic Guidance

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inVestinG in future teChnOlOGies

Agco concentrates on devising practical, real-life solutions for improving farmer profitability. 

three technologies have proven viable through testing on hundreds of acres.

Biogas engine

Revealed for the first time in Sweden in 2010, the Valtra N101 demonstration tractor uses 

state-of-the-art technology that could provide environmental benefits and allow 

renewable natural resources to be efficiently utilized. Without making any changes to the 

original diesel engine, 70-80% of the power is generated by biogas.

The first test model of the 110 HP tractor has capacity for 170 liters of biogas, sufficient for 

four to five hours of work. Both the diesel and gas injection systems have their own electronically 

controlled common rails, allowing the ratio between diesel and biogas to be optimized.

Biomass harvesting 

Our one-pass biomass harvesting system unites proven combine technology with AGCO’s 

durable and reliable large square baler. The result is a timesaving system that requires just 

one pass through the field for both grain and crop residue harvest.

This harvesting system efficiently harvests grain, while also collecting and packaging clean corn 

cobs, husks and leaves. The result is a transportable, 3-foot-by-4-foot bale, up to eight feet 

long, of cellulosic material used in the production of biomass energy. In addition, this technology 

beats other collection options for delivering clean material in a dense, easy-to-transport form.

Electric wheel-drive

A prototype hybrid electric RoGator® 1386 high-clearance sprayer was unveiled at the AG 

CONNECT Expo 2010. The first of its kind on this scale (330 kW), the experimental 

concept sprayer attracted industry attention for achieving greater than 25% fuel savings, 

superior torque and better all-around performance compared to a conventional model. 

With its reduced carbon footprint, improved performance and anticipated lower downtime 

and operating costs, the electric wheel-drive concept is proving AGCO’s commitment to 

future technologies to improve agriculture efficiency and sustainability.

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AGCO // Annual Report 2010
AGCO // Annual Report 2010

Martin Richenhagen on a recent trip in South America.

GrOwinG A better future  

As corporate citizens of the world, we believe we can best 

AGCO is driven to innovate and improve the performance 

sustain the growth of our company through economic, 

of our business through economic, environmental and 

environmental and social programs linked to our business 

social programs. Active 2010 initiatives included 

values. We are committed to putting our best financial and 

governance through accountability measures, risk and 

non-financial resources together to make the most efficient 

crisis readiness planning, and product innovation 

and effective contribution to the global community. The 

strategies including university research partnerships.

world population will be a third larger by 2050, so it is part 

of AGCO’s long-term strategy to provide solutions to 

We are living our vision of feeding the world while 

sustainably grow and harvest enough food, fuel and fiber 

building on our values of ethical standards, accountability, 

for the expanding population.

integrity, respect and transparency.

Currently our sustainability efforts are focused in three 

Our sustainability focus involves everyone connected to 

primary areas: our operating communities, our employees, 

AGCO, from our global executives to the individual 

and the ecological impact of our processes and products.

farmers harvesting crops.

ouR com mi tment  cAn b e  se e n  in n umeRous  2010 Activi ti es,  in clu di ng :

Investment in biofuel alternatives for AGCO SISU POWER engines

Water conservation and energy efficiency improvements in our facilities

Emissions management tools

Employee development programs, including workplace health and safety

Giving of time, monies and products to our communities and areas in need

 
 
 
 
 
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MeetinG h ArVestinG needs  ACrOss
the GlObe

Agco delivers relevant technologies that fit farming conditions around the world. in china, a multi--

cultural, multi-functional Agco team is exploring adaptive harvesting solutions to address a wide 

diversity of crops and geographies in this emerging market.

agricultural technology, including self-propelled combines. 

The country produces an extremely wide variety of crops, 

from flood-irrigated rice in the south to corn and wheat in 

the north. 

As it prepares for growth in the Chinese harvesting 

market, AGCO organized equipment assessment 

activities for combines and small balers at multiple 

locations in 2010, including “voice of customer” reviews 

with owners, operators and dealers at its Changzhou 

facility. Two Class 4 Massey Ferguson combines were 

In 2010, AGCO continued its tradition of helping improve 

shipped to Heilongjiang for field operation tests and 

global agriculture’s efficiency through the development 

evaluation. In addition, a team of engineers and quality 

and implementation of technologies that are relevant for 

control specialists from Brazil and Italy traveled to China 

different regions of the world. Since conventional farming 

to share their expertise with the development team.

practices cannot produce 

enough food to keep pace 

with the world’s rapid 

population growth, 

technology improvements 

that allow farmers to 

produce higher yields while 

minimizing input costs are 

crucial. For example, many 

AGCO advancements help 

farming operations achieve 

yield improvements using 

modern, eco-friendly 

fertilization and chemical 

application practices. 

China is one nation with 

a growing need for new 

Evaluation of existing global product platforms in strategic markets like China is key to AGCO’s role in
the rapid mechanization of developing countries.

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AGCO // Annual Report 2010
AGCO // Annual Report 2010

bOArd Of direCtOrs And
seniOr MAnAGeMent

from left to right: 

WolfgAng deml
former president and ceo
bayWa corporation
governance and succession
planning committees 

heRmAn cAin
president and ceo
t.h.e. new voice inc.
compensation and succession 
planning committees

luiz feRnAndo fuRlAn
co-chairman of the board
of bRf brasil foods, s. A.
Audit & governance committees

tom W. lAsoRdA
 former vice chairman,
president and member of the
board of managers chrysler llc 
Audit and compensation
committees

geRAld l. shAheen
 former group president 
caterpillar inc.
compensation executive and 
succession planning committees

mARtin h. RichenhAgen
chairman, president and chief 
executive officer, Agco
executive and succession
planning committees

p. geoRge benson
president, college of charleston  
Audit, executive and governance 
committees

geoRge e. minnich
former senior vice president
and cfo, itt corporation
Audit, compensation and
executive committees

 hendRiKus visseR 
chairman, Royal huisman
shipyards n.v.
Audit and governance
committees

cuRtis e. moll
chairman and ceo 
mtd holdings, inc.  
Audit and compensation 
committees

geRAld b. johAnneson
former president and ceo
haworth, inc.
executive, governance and 
succession planning
committees

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35

from left to right:

AndRé m. cARiobA
senior vice president
general manager,
south America

AndReW h. becK
senior vice president
chief financial officer

gARy l. collAR
senior vice president
general manager,
europe/Africa/middle east;
Australia, new zealand

debRA e. KupeR
vice president
general counsel and
corporate secretary

RAndAll g. hoffmAn
senior vice president
global sales, marketing
and product management

hAns-beRnd veltmAAt
senior vice president
manufacturing and Quality

hubeRtus m. mühlhäuseR
senior vice president
strategy & integration
general manager,
eastern europe and Asia

dAvid l. cAplAn
senior vice president
materials management,
Worldwide

gARRy l. bAll
senior vice president
engineering

RobeRt b. cRAin
senior vice president
general manager,
north America

lucindA b. smith
senior vice president
human Resources

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AGCO // Annual Report 2010

fOrwArd lOOkinG stAteMents

This annual report includes forward-looking statements, 

The collectability of receivables that are created from our 

including the statements in the Chairman’s Message and 

sales, as well as from financing obtained by our customers 

other statements herein regarding market demand, grain 

through our retail financing joint ventures, is critical to our 

inventories, crop yields, farm incomes and productivity, 

business.

margin expansion, financial position, and the effects of 

operational changes and strategic investments. These 

We depend on suppliers for raw materials, components 

statements are subject to risk that could cause actual 

and parts for our products, and any failure by our suppliers 

results to differ materially from those suggested by the 

to provide products as needed, or by us to promptly 

statements, including:

address supplier issues, will adversely impact our ability to 

timely and efficiently manufacture and sell products.

Our financial results depend entirely upon the agricultural 

industry, and factors that adversely affect the agricultural 

A majority of our sales and manufacturing take place 

industry generally, including declines in the general 

outside of the United States, and, as a result, we are 

economy, increases in farm input costs, lower commodity 

exposed to risks related to foreign laws, taxes, economic 

prices and changes in the availability of credit for our 

conditions, labor supply and relations, political conditions 

retail customers, will adversely affect us.

and governmental policies. These risks may delay or reduce 

our realization of value from our international operations.

The poor performance of the general economy has 

adversely impacted our sales and may continue to have an 

Volatility with respect to currency exchange rates and 

adverse impact on our sales in the future, the extent of 

interest rates can adversely affect our reported results of 

which we are unable to predict, and there can be no 

operations and the competitiveness of our products.

assurance that our results will not continue to be affected 

by the weakness in global economic conditions.

We are subject to extensive environmental laws and 

regulations, and our compliance with, or our failure to 

Our success depends on the introduction of new 

comply with, existing or future laws and regulations could 

products, which require substantial expenditures and may 

delay production of our products or otherwise adversely 

not be well received in the market place.

affect our business.

We face significant competition and, if we are unable to 

We have significant pension obligations with respect to our 

compete successfully against other agricultural equipment 

employees, and our available cash flow may be adversely 

manufacturers, we would lose customers and our 

affected in the event that payments became due under any 

revenues and profitability would decline.

pension plans that are unfunded or underfunded. Declines 

Most of our sales depend on the retail customers’ 

obligations result in increased pension expense in future 

in the market value of the securities used to fund these 

obtaining financing, and any disruption in their ability to 

periods.

obtain financing, whether due to the current economic 

downturn or otherwise, will result in the sale of fewer 

We are subject to raw material price fluctuations, which 

products by us. A large portion of the retail sales of our 

can adversely affect our manufacturing costs.

products are financed by our retail finance joint ventures 

with Rabobank, and any difficulty on Rabobank’s part to 

In connection with our outstanding indebtedness, we are 

fund the venture would adversely impact sales if our 

subject to certain restrictive covenants and payment 

customers would be required to utilize other retail 

obligations that may adversely affect our ability to operate 

financing providers.

and expand our business.

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se le ct ed finAn ciAl infoRmA tio n
(in millions, except percentages, per share amounts and employees)

Years Ended December 31,

2010

2009(1)

2008(1)

2007(1)

2006(1)

opeRAting Results 

Net sales

Gross profit

Percent of net sales

Income from operations

Percent of net sales

$ 

6,896.6

$ 

6,516.4

$ 

8,273.1

$ 

6,715.9

$ 

5,335.4

1,258.7

18.3%

324.2

4.7%

1,071.9

16.4%

218.7

3.4%

1,498.4

18.1%

563.7

6.8%

1,189.7

17.7%

393.7 

5.9%

927.2

17.4%

68.2 

1.3% 

Net income (loss) attributable to AGCO Corporation 
and subsidiaries

220.5

135.7

385.9

232.9 

(71.4)

Net income (loss) per common share – diluted(2)

$ 

2.29

$ 

1.44

$ 

3.95

$ 

2.41

$ 

(0.79) 

Weighted average shares outstanding – diluted

96.4

94.1

97.7

96.6 

90.8 

bAlAnce sheet dA tA

Working capital

Total assets

Long-term debt, less current portion

Total liabilities

Stockholders’ equity

otheR dA tA 

$ 

1,208.1

$ 

1,079.6

$ 

1,037.4

$ 

724.8

$ 

735.3 

5,436.9

4,998.9

4,846.6

 4,698.0

4,046.5 

443.0

2,777.7

2,659.2

454.0

2,596.2

2,394.4

625.0

2,832.3

2,014.3

294.1

2,583.9

2,114.1 

 523.1 

2,489.1 

1,557.4 

Number of employees

14,311

14,456

15,606

13,720

12,804 

(1) Operating results and balance sheet data presented above have been retroactively restated for the years ended December 31, 2009, 
2008, 2007 and 2006 to reflect the deconsolidation of our GIMA joint venture. Refer to our audited Consolidated Financial Statements 
and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included in our Annual Report on Form 10-K.

(2) The Company makes reference to adjusted earnings per share, as reconciled below:

2010

2009(1)

2008(1)

2007(1)

2006(1)

Net income (loss) per common share – diluted

$ 

2.29

$ 

1.44

$ 

3.95

$ 

2.41 

 $ 

(0.79)

Restructuring and other infrequent expenses (income)(3)

Goodwill impairment charge(3)

Weighted average share impact

0.03

—

—

0.11

— 

— 

—

— 

— 

(0.03) 

— 

— 

Net income per common share – adjusted

$ 

2.32

$ 

1.55

$ 

3.95

$ 

2.38

$ 

0.01

1.81

0.01 

1.04

(3) After tax.

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AGCO // Annual Report 2010

con s oli dA te d st Ate ments  of opeRA tions
(in millions, except per share amounts)

Years Ended December 31,

2010

2009

2008

Net sales

Cost of goods sold

Gross profit

Selling, general and administrative expenses

Engineering expenses

Restructuring and other infrequent expenses

Amortization of intangibles

Income from operations

Interest expense, net

Other expense, net

Income before income taxes and equity in net earnings of affiliates

Income tax provision 

Income before equity in net earnings of affiliates 

Equity in net earnings of affiliates

Net income

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest

Net income attributable to AGCO Corporation and subsidiaries

Net income per common share attributable to AGCO Corporation and subsidiaries:

Basic

Diluted

Weighted average number of common and common equivalent shares outstanding:

Basic

Diluted

$ 

6,896.6

$ 

6,516.4

$ 

8,273.1

5,637.9

1,258.7

5,444.5

1,071.9

6,774.7

1,498.4

692.1

219.6

4.4

18.4

324.2

33.3

16.0

274.9

104.4

170.5

49.7

220.2

0.3

630.1

191.9

13.2

18.0

218.7

42.1

22.2

154.4

57.7

96.7

38.7

135.4

0.3

720.9

194.5

0.2

19.1

563.7

32.1

20.1

511.5

164.4

347.1

38.8

385.9

—

$ 

$ 

$ 

220.5

$ 

135.7

$ 

385.9

2.38

2.29

$ 

$ 

1.47

1.44

$ 

$ 

92.8

96.4

92.2

94.1

4.21

3.95

91.7 

97.7 

The Consolidated Statements of Operations should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes 
to Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
co nso li dA ted b AlAnce  sheets
(in millions, except share amounts)

December 31,

Assets

Current Assets: 

Cash and cash equivalents

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Inventories, net

Deferred tax assets

Other current assets

Total current assets

Property, plant and equipment, net

Investment in affiliates

Deferred tax assets

Other assets

Intangible assets, net

Goodwill

Total assets

liAbilities And stocKholdeRs’ eQuity

Current Liabilities: 

Current portion of long-term debt

Convertible senior subordinated notes

Securitization facilities

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Other current liabilities

Total current liabilities

Long-term debt, less current portion

Pensions and postretirement health care benefits

Deferred tax liabilities

Other noncurrent liabilities

Total liabilities

tempoRARy eQuity

39

2010

2009

$ 

719.9

$ 

908.5

1,233.5

52.6

206.5

651.4

725.2

1,156.7

63.6

151.6

3,121.0

2,748.5

924.8

398.0

58.0

130.8

171.6

632.7

910.0

353.9

70.0

115.7

166.8

634.0

$ 

5,436.9

$ 

4,998.9

$ 

0.1

$ 

161.0

113.9

682.6

883.1

72.2

0.1

193.0

—

621.6

808.7

45.5

1,912.9

1,668.9

443.0

226.5

103.9

91.4

454.0

276.6

118.7

78.0

2,777.7

2,596.2

Equity component of redeemable convertible senior subordinated notes

—

8.3

stocKholdeRs’ eQuity

AGCO Corporation stockholders’ equity:

Preferred stock; $0.01 par value, 1,000,000 shares authorized, no shares issued or outstanding 
in 2010 and 2009

Common stock; $0.01 par value, 150,000,000 shares authorized, 93,143,542 and 92,453,665 shares issued

and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively

Additional paid-in capital

Retained earnings

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

Total AGCO Corporation stockholders’ equity

Noncontrolling interest

Total stockholders’ equity

—

0.9

1,051.3

1,738.3

(132.1)

2,658.4

0.8

2,659.2

—

0.9

1,061.9

1,517.8

(187.4)

2,393.2

1.2

2,394.4

Total liabilities, temporary equity and stockholders’ equity

$ 

5,436.9

$ 

4,998.9

The Consolidated Balance Sheets should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial 
Condition and Results of Operations and the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

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con s oli dA te d st Ate ments  of stocKholdeRs’ eQuity
(in millions, except share amounts)

common stocK

AccumulAted otheR compRehensive income (loss)

Balance, December 31, 2007

Adjustment for GIMA deconsolidation

Adjusted balance, January 1, 2008 

Net income

Issuance of restricted stock

Issuance of performance award stock

Stock options and SSARs exercised

Stock compensation

Defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes:

Prior service cost arising during year

Net actuarial loss arising during year

Amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost

Effects of changing pension plan measurement date:

Service cost, interest cost and expected return on plan assets for October 1 – December 31, 2007

Amortization of net actuarial losses for October 1 – December 31, 2007

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives, net

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives held by affiliates, net

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

Balance, December 31, 2008

Net income (loss)

Issuance of restricted stock

Issuance of performance award stock

Stock options and SSARs exercised

Stock compensation

Investments by noncontrolling interest

Defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes:

Net actuarial loss arising during year

Amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives, net

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives held by affiliates, net

Reclassification to temporary equity – 

Equity component of convertible senior subordinated notes

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

Balance, December 31, 2009

Net income (loss)

Issuance of restricted stock

Issuance of performance award stock

Stock options and SSARs exercised

Stock compensation

Conversion of 1¾% convertible  senior subordinated notes

Repurchase of 1¾% convertible  senior subordinated notes

Defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes:

Prior service cost arising during year

Net actuarial gain arising during year

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost

Amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives, net

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives held by affiliates, net

Reclassification to temporary equity – 

Equity component of convertible senior subordinated notes

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

Balance, December 31, 2010

shARes

Amount

91,609,895

$ 

—

91,609,895

—

136,457

62,387

35,454

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.9

—

0.9

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

AdditionAl
pAid-in cApitAl

$ 

1,036.9

—

1,036.9

—

1.6

(2.6)

(0.3)

31.8

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

91,844,193

0.9

1,067.4

—

26,388

581,393

1,691

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

92,453,665

—

17,303

555,262

56,326

—

60,986

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

93,143,542

$ 

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.9

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.9

—

0.6

(5.2)

—

7.4

—

—

—

—

—

(8.3)

—

1,061.9

—

0.7

(11.2)

—

12.7

—

(21.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

8.3

—

$ 

1,051.3

$ 

1,738.3

$ 

(179.1)

$ 

$ 

(1.4)

$ 

(132.1)

$ 

0.8

$ 

2,659.2

$ 

275.8

$ 

The Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial

Condition and Results of Operations and the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial

Statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

RetAined 

eARnings

defined 

benefit

pension plAns

cumulAtive 

tRAnslAtion 

Adjustment

defeRRed 

gAins (losses)  

on deRivAtives

compRehensive 

noncontRolling

stocKholdeRs‘ 

coRpoRA tion 

noncontRolling 

income (loss)

inteRests

eQuity

And subsidiARies

inteRest

AccumulAted 

otheR

compRehensive 

(loss) income 

AttRibutAble 

compRehensive 

loss

totAl

 to Agco 

AttRibutAble to 

$ 

997.3

$ 

(86.8)

$ 

160.5

$ 

$ 

79.0

$ 

6.0

$ 

2,120.1

—

997.3

385.9

(86.8)

160.5

(6.0)

(6.0)

2,114.1

385.9

$ 

385.9

$ 

—

(0.2)

(0.9)

1,382.1

135.7

(138.1)

(418.4)

(257.9)

(208.3)

282.9

25.0

1,517.8

220.5

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.9

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(75.6)

5.4

—

—

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

23.4

48.4

(44.4)

(1.0)

(40.1)

35.4

0.6

(4.1)

5.3

—

5.3

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2.5

0.2

—

—

—

79.0

—

—

—

—

—

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

—

0.9

(44.4)

(1.0)

(418.4)

(436.1)

(75.6)

5.4

35.4

0.6

282.9

(187.4)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

2.5

0.2

—

23.4

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.3)

1.3

—

0.2

1.2

(0.3)

(0.1)

1.6

(2.6)

(0.3)

31.8

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

(0.2)

—

(44.4)

(1.0)

0.6

(5.2)

—

7.4

1.3

(75.6)

5.4

35.4

0.6

(418.4)

2,014.3

135.4

(8.3)

283.1

2,394.4

220.2

0.7

(11.2)

—

12.7

—

(21.1)

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

2.5

0.2

8.3

23.3

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

0.9

(44.4)

(1.0)

(418.4)

(129.2)

135.7

(75.6)

5.4

35.4

0.6

282.9

384.4

220.5

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

2.5

0.2

23.4

—

—

(0.3)

0.2

(0.1)

(0.3)

(0.1)

(0.4)

 
 
 
 
 
common stocK

AccumulAted otheR compRehensive income (loss)

RetAined 
eARnings

defined 
benefit
pension plAns

cumulAtive 
tRAnslAtion 
Adjustment

defeRRed 
gAins (losses)  
on deRivAtives

$ 

997.3

$ 

(86.8)

$ 

160.5

$ 

AccumulAted 
otheR
compRehensive 
income (loss)

noncontRolling
inteRests

totAl
stocKholdeRs‘ 
eQuity

$ 

79.0

$ 

6.0

$ 

2,120.1

—

(86.8)

—

160.5

(6.0)

2,114.1

385.9

$ 

385.9

$ 

—

41

compRehensive 
(loss) income 
AttRibutAble 
 to Agco 
coRpoRA tion 
And subsidiARies

compRehensive 
loss
AttRibutAble to 
noncontRolling 
inteRest

Amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost

Effects of changing pension plan measurement date:

Service cost, interest cost and expected return on plan assets for October 1 – December 31, 2007

Amortization of net actuarial losses for October 1 – December 31, 2007

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives, net

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives held by affiliates, net

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

91,844,193

0.9

1,067.4

Balance, December 31, 2007

Adjustment for GIMA deconsolidation

Adjusted balance, January 1, 2008 

Net income

Issuance of restricted stock

Issuance of performance award stock

Stock options and SSARs exercised

Stock compensation

Defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes:

Prior service cost arising during year

Net actuarial loss arising during year

Balance, December 31, 2008

Net income (loss)

Issuance of restricted stock

Issuance of performance award stock

Stock options and SSARs exercised

Stock compensation

Investments by noncontrolling interest

Defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes:

Net actuarial loss arising during year

Amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives, net

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives held by affiliates, net

Reclassification to temporary equity – 

Equity component of convertible senior subordinated notes

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

Balance, December 31, 2009

Net income (loss)

Issuance of restricted stock

Issuance of performance award stock

Stock options and SSARs exercised

Stock compensation

Conversion of 1¾% convertible  senior subordinated notes

Repurchase of 1¾% convertible  senior subordinated notes

Defined benefit pension plans, net of taxes:

Prior service cost arising during year

Net actuarial gain arising during year

Amortization of prior service cost included in net periodic pension cost

Amortization of net actuarial losses included in net periodic pension cost

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives, net

Deferred gains and losses on derivatives held by affiliates, net

Reclassification to temporary equity – 

Equity component of convertible senior subordinated notes

Change in cumulative translation adjustment

Balance, December 31, 2010

shARes

Amount

pAid-in cApitAl

91,609,895

$ 

$ 

1,036.9

AdditionAl

91,609,895

136,457

62,387

35,454

26,388

581,393

1,691

92,453,665

17,303

555,262

56,326

60,986

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.9

—

0.9

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.9

—

—

0.9

1,036.9

—

—

1.6

(2.6)

(0.3)

31.8

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

0.6

(5.2)

—

7.4

—

—

—

—

—

(8.3)

—

1,061.9

—

0.7

(11.2)

—

12.7

—

(21.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

8.3

—

—

997.3

385.9

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.2)

(0.9)

—

—

—

1,382.1

135.7

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

1,517.8

220.5

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

—

0.9

—

—

—

(138.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(75.6)

5.4

—

—

—

—

(208.3)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(418.4)

(257.9)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

282.9

25.0

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

23.4

48.4

5.3

—

5.3

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(44.4)

(1.0)

—

(40.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

35.4

0.6

—

—

(4.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

2.5

0.2

—

—

—

79.0

—

—

—

—

—

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

—

0.9

(44.4)

(1.0)

(418.4)

(436.1)

—

—

—

—

—

—

(75.6)

5.4

35.4

0.6

—

282.9

(187.4)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

2.5

0.2

—

23.4

(6.0)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.3)

—

—

—

—

1.3

—

—

—

—

—

0.2

1.2

(0.3)

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

—

(0.1)

1.6

(2.6)

(0.3)

31.8

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

(0.2)

—

(44.4)

(1.0)

(418.4)

2,014.3

135.4

0.6

(5.2)

—

7.4

1.3

(75.6)

5.4

35.4

0.6

(8.3)

283.1

2,394.4

220.2

0.7

(11.2)

—

12.7

—

(21.1)

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

2.5

0.2

8.3

23.3

(0.2)

(57.6)

5.6

0.9

(44.4)

(1.0)

(418.4)

(129.2)

135.7

(75.6)

5.4

35.4

0.6

282.9

384.4

220.5

(2.8)

23.5

1.8

6.7

2.5

0.2

23.4

—

—

(0.3)

0.2

(0.1)

(0.3)

(0.1)

(0.4)

93,143,542

$ 

$ 

1,051.3

$ 

1,738.3

$ 

(179.1)

$ 

$ 

(1.4)

$ 

(132.1)

$ 

0.8

$ 

2,659.2

$ 

275.8

$ 

The Consolidated Statements of Stockholders’ Equity should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial

Condition and Results of Operations and the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to Consolidated Financial

Statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
 
 
 
 
42

AGCO // Annual Report 2010

con s oli dA te d st Ate ments  of cAsh floWs
(in millions)

Years Ended December 31,

Cash flows from operating activities:

Net income

2010

2009

2008

$ 

220.2

$ 

135.4

$ 

385.9

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:

Depreciation

Deferred debt issuance cost amortization

Amortization of intangibles

Amortization of debt discount

Stock compensation

Equity in net earnings of affiliates, net of cash received

Deferred income tax provision (benefit)

Loss (gain) on sale of property, plant and equipment

Changes in operating assets and liabilities, net of effects from purchase of businesses:

Accounts and notes receivable, net

Inventories, net

Other current and noncurrent assets

Accounts payable

Accrued expenses

Other current and noncurrent liabilities

  Total adjustments

  Net cash provided by operating activities

Cash flows from investing activities:

135.9

2.9

18.4

15.3

13.4

(14.8)

2.9

0.1

(21.2)

(60.6)

(92.8)

70.6

114.9

33.5

218.5

438.7

118.8

2.8

18.0

15.0

8.0

(21.0)

(21.9)

1.4

241.2

277.1

40.8

(380.3)

(68.1)

(19.3)

212.5

347.9

116.1

3.2

19.1

14.1

33.3

(11.0)

7.3

(0.1)

(194.5)

(366.4)

(81.6)

266.5

113.3

(26.9)

(107.6)

278.3

Purchases of property, plant and equipment

(167.1)

(206.6)

(236.8)

Proceeds from sale of property, plant and equipment

(Purchase) sale of businesses, net of cash acquired

Investments in unconsolidated affiliates, net

Restricted cash and other

  Net cash used in investing activities

Cash flows from financing activities:

Repurchase or conversion of convertible senior subordinated notes

Proceeds from debt obligations

Repayments of debt obligations

Proceeds from issuance of common stock

Payment of minimum tax withholdings on stock compensation

Payment of debt issuance costs

Investments by noncontrolling interest

  Net cash (used in) provided by financing activities

Effects of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

Increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents, beginning of year

Cash and cash equivalents, end of year

0.9

(81.5)

(25.4)

—

(273.1)

(60.8)

71.4

(109.2)

0.5

(11.3)

—

—

(109.4)

12.3

68.5

651.4

2.1

0.5

(17.6)

37.1

(184.5)

—

282.3

(343.2)

—

(5.2)

(0.1)

1.3

(64.9)

46.8

145.3

506.1

$ 

719.9

$ 

651.4

$ 

4.5

—

(0.6)

(32.5)

(265.4)

—

75.8

(37.2)

0.3

(3.2)

(1.4)

—

34.3

(115.9)

(68.7)

574.8

506.1

The Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows should be read in conjunction with the Company’s Management’s Discussion and Analysis of 
Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Company’s audited Consolidated Financial Statements and the accompanying Notes to 
Consolidated Financial Statements, which are included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
43

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form 10-K

4205 River Green Parkway

Duluth, Georgia 30096 US

770-813-9200

The Form 10-K annual report to the Securities and Exchange Commission is available 

on our corporate web site (www.AGCOcorp.com), under “Investors,” or upon 

request from the Investor Relations Department at corporate headquarters.

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stock exchange

AGCO Corporation common stock

(trading symbol is “AGCO”) is traded

on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Printed on FSC certified paper

utilizing soy base inks.

Annual meeting

The annual meeting of the Company’s stockholders will be held at 9:00 a.m. ET,

on April 21, 2011 at the offices of AGCO Corporation, 4205 River Green Parkway, 

Duluth, Georgia 30096 US.

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credits

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Upper photo on page 14 “Kevin Bien” by Willie Vogt, Farm Progress

© 2011 AGCO Corporation

All Rights Reserved. Incorporated in Delaware. An Equal Opportunity Employer.

AGCO®, Fendt®, Massey Ferguson®, Valtra® and their respective logos as well as corporate and product identity used herein 

are trademarks of AGCO or its subsidiaries and may not be used without permission. Challenger® is a registered trademark of 

Caterpillar, Inc. and may not be used without permission.

compARison of cumulAtive totAl RetuRn

US$

450

400

350

300

250

200

150

100

50

AGCO Corporation
Custom Peer Group
S&P MidCap Index

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

The graph shown (above) is a line graph presentation of the Company’s cumulative stockholder returns on an indexed basis as 

compared to the S&P Mid-Cap 400 Index and a self-constructed peer group of the companies listed in footnote 1 to the 

performance graph (“Peer Group”). Returns for the Company in the graph are not necessarily indicative of future performance.

Assumes $100 invested on January 1, 2006. Assumes dividend reinvested. Fiscal year ending December 31, 2010.
(1)  Based on information for a self-constructed peer group of companies which includes the following: Caterpillar Inc., CNH Global NV, Cummins Inc., Deere & Company, 

Eaton Corporation, Ingersoll-Rand Company, Navistar International Corporation, PACCAR Inc, Parker-Hannifin Corporation and Terex Corporation.

44

AGCO // Annual Report 2010

Corporate Headquarters
4205 River Green Parkway
Duluth, Georgia 30096 US