AGCO CORP /DE — M&A Activity 2010

Nov 3, 2010

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report Dated November 3, 2010

of

AGCO CORPORATION

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

4205 River Green Parkway Duluth, Georgia 30096 (770) 813-9200

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Item 1.01. Entry into a Material Definitive Agreement.

The Company entered into a purchase agreement dated as of October 29, 2010, with ARGO SpA to acquire the remaining 50% of Laverda SpA. The purchase price is € 65 million. The purchase agreement contains customary representations, warranties and closing conditions for this type of transaction. AGCO will own 100% of Laverda SpA, which includes the hay equipment business of Fella-Werke GmbH, once the approvals of relevant local competition authorities have been obtained and closing occurs. The Company expects the purchase to close in December 2010. A press release announcing the purchase agreement is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

Item 9.01. Exhibits.

The following exhibit is filed with this report:

99.1 Press release dated November 3, 2010.

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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
By:	/s/ Andrew H. Beck
	Andrew H. Beck
	Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

Dated: November 3, 2010

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Exhibit Index

Exhibit No.	Description
99.1	Press release dated November 3, 2010.

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