UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-Q

For the quarter ended June 30, 2008

of

AGCO CORPORATION

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

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

     AGCO Corporation (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.

     As of July 31, 2008, AGCO Corporation had 91,735,652 shares of common stock outstanding. AGCO Corporation is a large accelerated filer.

     AGCO Corporation is a well-known seasoned issuer and is not a shell company.

 

 

AGCO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

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PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION:
Item 1.        Financial Statements
Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007			1
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Three Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007			2
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007			3
Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows for the Six Months Ended June 30, 2008 and 2007			4
Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements			5
Item 2.        Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations			22
Item 3.        Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk			35
Item 4.        Controls and Procedures			37
PART II. OTHER INFORMATION:
Item 1.        Legal Proceedings			38
Item 4.        Submission of Matters to a Vote of Securities Holders			39
Item 5.        Other information			40
Item 6.        Exhibits			43
SIGNATURES			44
EX-10.2 EXECUTIVE NON-QUALIFIED PENSION PLAN
EX-10.3 2006 LONG TERM INCENTIVE PLAN
EX-10.4 MANAGEMENT INCENTIVE COMPENSATION PLAN
EX-10.5 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH ANDREW H. BECK
EX-10.6 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH GARY L. COLLAR
EX-10.7 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH HUBERTUS MUEHLHAEUSER
EX-10.8 EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WITH MARTIN RICHENHAGEN
EX-31.1 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION OF MARTIN RICHENHAGEN
EX-31.2 SECTION 302 CERTIFICATION ANDREW H. BECK
EX-32.0 SECTION 906 CERTIFICATION OF MARTIN RICHENHAGEN AND ANDREW H. BECK

PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

See accompanying notes to condensed consolidated financial statements.

AGCO CORPORATION AND SUBSIDIARIES

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

ended June 30, 2008, the Company granted 267,700 awards under the 2006 Plan for the three-year performance period commencing in 2008 and ending in 2010. Compensation expense recorded with respect to these awards was based upon the stock price as of the grant date. The weighted average grant-date fair value of performance awards granted under the 2006 Plan during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $57.22. Performance award transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2008 were as follows and are presented as if the Company were to achieve its target levels of performance under the plan:

     As of June 30, 2008, the total compensation cost related to unearned performance awards not yet recognized, assuming the Company’s current projected assessment of the level of performance that will be achieved and earned, was approximately $35.2 million, and the weighted average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately two years.

     In addition to the performance share plan, certain executives and key managers are eligible to receive grants of stock settled stock appreciation rights (“SSARs”) or incentive stock options depending on the participant’s country of employment. The SSARs provide a participant with the right to receive the aggregate appreciation in stock price over the market price of the Company’s common stock at the date of grant, payable in shares of the Company’s common stock. The participant may exercise his or her SSAR at any time after the grant is vested but no later than seven years after the date of grant. The SSARs vest ratably over a four-year period from the date of grant. SSAR award grants made to certain executives and key managers under the 2006 Plan are made with the base price equal to the price of the Company’s common stock on the date of grant. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company granted 104,400 SSAR awards. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company recorded stock compensation expense of approximately $0.4 million and $0.8 million, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2007, the Company recorded stock compensation expense of approximately $0.3 million and $0.5 million, respectively. The compensation expense associated with these awards is being amortized ratably over the vesting period. The Company estimated the fair value of the grants using the Black-Scholes option pricing model. The Company has utilized the “simplified” method for estimating the expected term of granted SSARs during the six months ended June 30, 2008 as afforded by SEC Staff Accounting Bulletin (“SAB”) No. 107, “Share-Based Payment (SAB Topic 14),” and SAB No. 110, “Share-Based Payment (SAB Topic 14.D.2).” The expected term used to value a grant under the simplified method is the mid-point between the vesting date and the contractual term of the option or SSAR. As the Company has only been granting SSARs under the 2006 Plan since April 2006, it does not believe it has sufficient relevant experience regarding employee exercise behavior. The weighted average grant-date fair value of SSARs granted under the 2006 Plan and the weighted average assumptions under the Black-Scholes option model were as follows for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008:

     SSAR transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2008 were as follows:

     At June 30, 2008, the weighted average remaining contractual life of SSARs outstanding was approximately six years and there were 78,875 SSARs currently exercisable with exercise prices ranging from $23.80 to $37.38, with a weighted average exercise price of $29.21 and an aggregate intrinsic value of $1.8 million. As of June 30, 2008, the total compensation cost related to unvested SSARs not yet recognized was approximately $4.6 million and the weighted-average period over which it is expected to be recognized is approximately three years.

     The following table sets forth the exercise price range, number of shares, weighted average exercise price, and remaining contractual lives by groups of similar price:

     The total intrinsic value of SSARs exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $1.2 million and the total fair value of SSARs vested during the same period was $1.1 million. The Company did not realize a tax benefit from the exercise of these SSARs. There were 358,775 SSARs that were not vested as of June 30, 2008. The total intrinsic value of outstanding SSARs as of June 30, 2008 was approximately $7.0 million.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

      Director Restricted Stock Grants

     The 2006 Plan provided for $25,000 in annual restricted stock grants of the Company’s common stock to all non-employee directors effective on the first day of each calendar year. The shares are restricted as to transferability for a period of three years, but are not subject to forfeiture. In the event a director departs from the Board of Directors, the non-transferability period would expire immediately. The plan allows for the director to have the option of forfeiting a portion of the shares awarded in lieu of a cash payment contributed to the participant’s tax withholding to satisfy the statutory minimum federal, state and employment taxes which would be payable at the time of grant. The January 1, 2007 grant equated to 8,080 shares of common stock, of which 6,346 shares of common stock were issued, after shares were withheld for withholding taxes. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of approximately $0.3 million during the first quarter of 2007 associated with these grants.

     On December 6, 2007, the Board of Directors approved an increase in the annual restricted stock grant to non-employee directors of the Company under the 2006 Plan from $25,000 to $75,000. The 2008 grant was made on April 24, 2008 and equated to 11,320 shares of common stock, of which 8,608 shares of common stock were issued, after shares were withheld for withholding taxes. The Company recorded stock compensation expense of approximately $0.8 million during the second quarter of 2008 associated with these grants.

     As of June 30, 2008, of the 5,000,000 shares reserved for issuance under the 2006 Plan, 2,109,301 shares were available for grant, assuming the maximum number of shares are earned related to the performance award grants discussed above.

      Stock Option Plan

     The Company’s Option Plan provides for the granting of nonqualified and incentive stock options to officers, employees, directors and others. The stock option exercise price is determined by the Company’s Board of Directors except in the case of an incentive stock option, for which the purchase price shall not be less than 100% of the fair market value at the date of grant. Each recipient of stock options is entitled to immediately exercise up to 20% of the options issued to such person, and the remaining 80% of such options vest ratably over a four-year period and expire no later than ten years from the date of grant.

     There have been no grants under the Company’s Option Plan since 2002, and the Company does not intend to make any grants under the Option Plan in the future. Stock option transactions during the six months ended June 30, 2008 were as follows:

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

     At June 30, 2008, the outstanding options had a weighted average remaining contractual life of approximately three years and there were 58,200 options currently exercisable with option prices ranging from $10.06 to $20.85 with a weighted average exercise price of $15.00 and an aggregate intrinsic value of $2.2 million.

     The following table sets forth the exercise price range, number of shares, weighted average exercise price, and remaining contractual lives by groups of similar price:

     The total intrinsic value of options exercised during the six months ended June 30, 2008 was $0.6 million and the total fair value of shares vested during the same period was less than $0.1 million. Cash received from stock option exercises was approximately $0.2 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008. The Company did not realize a tax benefit from the exercise of these options.

Recent Accounting Pronouncements

     In May 2008, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) issued FASB Staff Position (“FSP”) APB 14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May be Settled in Cash Upon Conversion (including Partial Cash Settlement).”   The FSP requires that the liability and equity components of convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement), commonly referred to as an Instrument C under EITF Issue No. 90-19, “Convertible Bonds with Issuer Options to Settle for Cash Upon Conversion,” be separated to account for the fair value of the debt and equity components as of the date of issuance to reflect the issuer’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate.  The FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and is to be applied retrospectively to all periods presented (retroactive restatement) pursuant to the guidance in SFAS No. 154, “Accounting Changes and Error Corrections.”   The FSP will impact the accounting treatment of the Company’s 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2033 and its 1 ¹ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2036 by reclassifying a portion of the convertible notes balances to additional paid-in capital representing the estimated fair value of the conversion feature as of the date of issuance and creating a discount on the convertible notes that will be amortized through interest expense over the life of the convertible notes. The FSP will result in a significant increase in interest expense and, therefore, reduce net income and basic and diluted earnings per share within the Company’s consolidated statements of operations.  The Company will adopt the requirements of the FSP on January 1, 2009, and estimates that upon adoption, its “retained earnings” balance will be reduced by approximately $37 million, its “convertible senior subordinated notes” balance will be reduced by approximately $57 million and its “additional paid-in capital” balance will increase by approximately $57 million, including a deferred tax impact of approximately $37 million.  “Interest expense, net” attributable to the convertible senior subordinated notes during the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009 is expected to increase by approximately $15 million, compared to 2008, as a result of the adoption.

     In March 2008, the FASB issued SFAS No. 161, “Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities-an amendment of FASB Statement No. 133” (“SFAS No. 161”). SFAS No. 161 is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance and cash flows. SFAS No. 161 is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early adoption encouraged. The Company will adopt SFAS No. 161 on January 1, 2009.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

     In December 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 141 (revised 2007), “Business Combinations” (“SFAS No. 141R”), and SFAS No. 160, “Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements” (“SFAS No. 160”). SFAS No. 141R requires an acquirer to measure the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree at their fair values on the acquisition date, with goodwill being the excess value over the net identifiable assets acquired. SFAS No. 141R also requires the fair value measurement of certain other assets and liabilities related to the acquisition, such as contingencies and research and development. SFAS No. 160 clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary should be reported as equity in a company’s consolidated financial statements. Consolidated net income should include the net income for both the parent and the noncontrolling interest, with disclosure of both amounts on a company’s consolidated statement of operations. The calculation of earnings per share will continue to be based on income amounts attributable to the parent. The Company is required to adopt SFAS No. 141R and SFAS No. 160 on January 1, 2009.

     In March 2007, the Emerging Issues Task Force (“EITF”) reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-10, “Accounting for Collateral Assignment Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (“EITF 06-10”), which requires that an employer recognize a liability for the postretirement benefit related to a collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement in accordance with either SFAS No. 106, “Employers’ Accounting for Postretirement Benefits Other Than Pensions” (“SFAS No. 106”) (if, in substance, a postretirement benefit plan exists), or Accounting Principles Board Opinion No. 12 (if the arrangement is, in substance, an individual deferred compensation contract) if the employer has agreed to maintain a life insurance policy during the employee’s retirement or provide the employee with a death benefit based on the substantive agreement with the employee. In addition, the EITF reached a consensus that an employer should recognize and measure an asset based on the nature and substance of the collateral assignment split-dollar life insurance arrangement. The EITF observed that in determining the nature and substance of the arrangement, the employer should assess what future cash flows the employer is entitled to, if any, as well as the employee’s obligation and ability to repay the employer. EITF 06-10 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The adoption of EITF 06-10 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

     In February 2007, the FASB issued SFAS No. 159, “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities” (“SFAS No. 159”). SFAS No. 159 provides companies with an option to report selected financial assets and liabilities at fair value and to provide additional information that will help investors and other users of financial statements to understand more easily the effect on earnings of a company’s choice to use fair value. It also requires companies to display the fair value of those assets and liabilities for which they have chosen to use fair value on the face of their balance sheets. The adoption of SFAS No. 159 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

     In September 2006, the FASB issued SFAS No. 157, “Fair Value Measurements” (“SFAS No. 157”). SFAS No. 157 establishes a common definition for fair value to be applied to guidance regarding U.S. generally accepted accounting principles requiring use of fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value and expands disclosure about such fair value measurements. SFAS No. 157 is effective for fair value measures already required or permitted by other standards for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007. In November 2007, the FASB proposed a one-year deferral of SFAS No. 157’s fair value measurement requirements for nonfinancial assets and liabilities that are not required or permitted to be measured at fair value on a recurring basis. The adoption of SFAS No. 157 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

     In June 2006, the EITF reached a consensus on EITF Issue No. 06-4, “Accounting for Deferred Compensation and Postretirement Benefit Aspects of Endorsement Split-Dollar Life Insurance Arrangements” (“EITF 06-4”), which requires the application of the provisions of SFAS No. 106 to endorsement split-dollar life insurance arrangements. SFAS No. 106 would require the Company to recognize a liability for the discounted future benefit obligation that the Company would have to pay upon the death of the underlying insured employee. An endorsement-type arrangement generally exists when the Company owns and controls all

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

incidents of ownership of the underlying policies. EITF 06-4 is effective for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2007. The adoption of EITF 06-4 on January 1, 2008 did not have a material effect on the Company’s consolidated results of operations or financial position.

2. RESTRUCTURING AND OTHER INFREQUENT EXPENSES

     During the second quarter of 2007, the Company announced the closure of its Valtra sales office located in France. The closure will result in the termination of approximately 15 employees. The Company recorded severance and other facility closure costs of approximately $0.8 million associated with the closure during 2007 and approximately $0.1 million of severance and other facility closure costs during the first quarter of 2008. Approximately $0.8 million of severance and other facility closure costs had been paid as of June 30, 2008, and 13 of the employees had been terminated. The $0.1 million of severance costs accrued at June 30, 2008 are expected to be paid during 2008. In addition, during the second quarter of 2008, the Company recorded and incurred employee relocation costs of approximately $0.1 million associated with the closure of one of its German sales offices initiated in 2006.

     During the fourth quarter of 2004, the Company initiated the restructuring of certain administrative functions within its Finnish operations, resulting in the termination of 58 employees. As of March 31, 2006, all of the 58 employees had been terminated. As of December 31, 2007, $0.4 million of severance payments were accrued related to possible government-required payments payable to aged terminated employees who would be eligible for such benefits if they did not secure alternative employment prior to the age of 62. During the first quarter of 2008, the Company was notified that it could offset such payments against future pension-related refunds from the Finnish government and thus reversed the accrual.

3. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS

     Changes in the carrying amount of acquired intangible assets during the six months ended June 30, 2008 are summarized as follows (in millions):

     SFAS No. 142, “Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets,” establishes a method of testing goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets for impairment on an annual basis or on an interim basis if an event occurs or circumstances change that would reduce the fair value of a reporting unit below its carrying value. The Company’s annual assessments involve determining an estimate of the fair value of the Company’s reporting units in order to evaluate whether an impairment of the current carrying amount of goodwill and other indefinite-lived intangible assets exists. The first step of the goodwill impairment test, used to identify potential impairment, compares the fair value of a reporting unit with its carrying amount, including goodwill. If the fair value of a reporting unit exceeds its carrying amount, goodwill of the reporting unit is not considered impaired, and, thus, the second step of the impairment test is unnecessary. If the carrying amount of a reporting unit exceeds its fair value, the second step of the goodwill impairment test is performed to measure the amount of impairment loss, if any. Fair values are derived based on an evaluation of past and expected future performance of the Company’s reporting units. A reporting unit is an operating segment or one level below an operating segment, for example, a component. A component of an operating segment is a reporting unit if the component constitutes a business for which discrete financial information is available and the Company’s executive management team regularly reviews the operating results of that component. In addition, the Company combines and aggregates two or more components of an operating segment as a single reporting unit if the components have similar economic characteristics. The Company’s reportable segments reported under the guidance of SFAS No. 131, “Disclosures about Segments of an Enterprise and Related Information,” are not its reporting units, with the exception of its Asia/Pacific geographical segment.

     The second step of the goodwill impairment test, used to measure the amount of impairment loss, compares the implied fair value of the reporting unit goodwill with the carrying amount of that goodwill. If the carrying amount of the reporting unit goodwill exceeds the implied fair value of that goodwill, an impairment loss is recognized in an amount equal to that excess. The loss recognized cannot exceed the carrying amount of goodwill. The implied fair value of goodwill is determined in the same manner as the amount of goodwill recognized in a business combination is determined. That is, the Company allocates the fair value of a reporting unit to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit (including any unrecognized intangible assets) as if the reporting unit had been acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit was the price paid to acquire the reporting unit. The excess of the fair value of a reporting unit over the amounts assigned to its assets and liabilities is the implied fair value of goodwill.

     The Company utilizes a combination of valuation techniques, including a discounted cash flow approach and a market multiple approach, when making its annual and interim assessments. As stated above, goodwill is tested for impairment on an annual basis and more often if indications of impairment exist. The Company conducts its annual impairment analyses as of October 1 each fiscal year.

     The Company amortizes certain acquired intangible assets primarily on a straight-line basis over their estimated useful lives, which range from three to 30 years.

     On May 16, 2008, the Company entered into a new $300.0 million unsecured multi-currency revolving credit facility. The new credit facility replaced the Company’s former $300.0 million secured multi-currency revolving credit facility. The maturity date of the new facility is May 16, 2013. Interest accrues on amounts outstanding under the new facility, at the Company’s option, at either (1) LIBOR plus a margin ranging between 1.00% and 1.75% based upon the Company’s total debt ratio or (2) the higher of the administrative agent’s base lending rate or one-half of one percent over the federal funds rate plus a margin ranging between 0.0% and 0.50% based upon the Company’s total debt ratio. The new facility contains covenants restricting, among other things, the incurrence of indebtedness and the making of certain payments, including dividends, and is subject to acceleration in the event of a default, as defined in the new facility. The Company also must fulfill financial covenants in respect of a total debt to EBITDA ratio and an interest coverage ratio, as defined in the facility. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had no outstanding borrowings under the new facility. As of June 30, 2008, the Company had availability to borrow $291.3 million under the new facility.

     Holders of the Company’s 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2033 and 1 ¹ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2036 may convert the notes, if, during any fiscal quarter, the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock exceeds, respectively, 120% of the conversion price of $22.36 per share for the 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes and $40.73 per share for the 1 ¹ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes, for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock had exceeded 120% of the conversion price of both notes for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, and, therefore, the Company classified both notes as current liabilities. Future classification of the notes between current and long-term debt is dependent on the closing sales price of the Company’s common stock during future quarters. The Company believes it is unlikely the holders of the notes would convert the notes under the provisions of the indenture agreement, thereby requiring the Company to repay the principal portion in cash. In the event the notes were converted, the Company believes it could repay the notes with available cash on hand, funds from the Company’s $300.0 million multi-currency revolving credit facility or a combination of these sources.

5. INVENTORIES

     Inventories are valued at the lower of cost or market using the first-in, first-out method. Market is current replacement cost (by purchase or by reproduction dependent on the type of inventory). In cases where market exceeds net realizable value (i.e., estimated selling price less reasonably predictable costs of completion and disposal), inventories are stated at net realizable value. Market is not considered to be less than net realizable value reduced by an allowance for an approximately normal profit margin. Cash flows related to the sale of inventories are reported within “Cash flows from operating activities” within the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows.

6. PRODUCT WARRANTY

     The warranty reserve activity for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 consisted of the following (in millions):

     The warranty reserve activity for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 consisted of the following (in millions):

     The Company’s agricultural equipment products are generally warranted against defects in material and workmanship for a period of one to four years. The Company accrues for future warranty costs at the time of sale based on historical warranty experience.

7. NET INCOME PER COMMON SHARE

     The computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share are presented in accordance with SFAS No. 128, “Earnings Per Share.” Basic earnings per common share is computed by dividing net income by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during each period. Diluted earnings per common share assumes exercise of outstanding stock options, vesting of performance share awards, vesting of restricted stock and the appreciation of the excess conversion value of the contingently convertible senior subordinated notes using the treasury stock method when the effects of such assumptions are dilutive.

     The Company’s $201.3 million aggregate principal amount of 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes and its $201.3 million aggregate principal amount of 1 ¹ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes provide for (i) the settlement upon conversion in cash up to the principal amount of the converted notes with any excess conversion value settled in shares of the Company’s common stock, and (ii) the conversion rate to be increased

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

under certain circumstances if the notes are converted in connection with certain change of control transactions. Dilution of weighted shares outstanding will depend on the Company’s stock price for the excess conversion value using the treasury stock method. A reconciliation of net income and weighted average common shares outstanding for purposes of calculating basic and diluted earnings per share for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 is as follows (in millions, except per share data):

     There were SSARs to purchase 0.1 million shares of the Company’s common stock for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 0.2 million shares of the Company’s common stock for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2007 that were excluded from the calculation of diluted earnings per share because they had an antidilutive impact.

8. INCOME TAXES

     The Company adopted the provisions of FASB Interpretation No. (“FIN”) 48, “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes – an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (“FIN 48”), on January 1, 2007. As a result of the implementation of FIN 48, the Company did not recognize a material adjustment with respect to liabilities for unrecognized tax benefits. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $26.3 million and $22.7 million, respectively, of unrecognized tax benefits, all of which would impact the Company’s effective tax rate if recognized. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had approximately $12.5 million and $14.0 million, respectively, of current accrued taxes related to uncertain income tax positions connected with ongoing tax audits in various jurisdictions. The Company accrues interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits in its provision for income taxes. As of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the Company had accrued interest and penalties related to unrecognized tax benefits of $1.5 million and $1.1 million, respectively.

Notes to Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements – Continued
(unaudited)

     The tax years 2001 through 2007 remain open to examination by taxing authorities in the United States and certain other foreign taxing jurisdictions.

9. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS AND HEDGING ACTIVITIES

     The Company applies the provisions of SFAS No. 133, “Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,” as amended by SFAS No. 138, “Accounting for Certain Derivative Instruments and Certain Hedging Activities – An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133.” All derivatives are recognized on the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets at fair value. On the date the derivative contract is entered into, the Company designates the derivative as either (1) a fair value hedge of a recognized liability, (2) a cash flow hedge of a forecasted transaction, (3) a hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation, or (4) a non-designated derivative instrument.

     The Company formally documents all relationships between hedging instruments and hedged items, as well as the risk management objectives and strategy for undertaking various hedge transactions. The Company formally assesses, both at the hedge’s inception and on an ongoing basis, whether the derivatives that are used in hedging transactions are highly effective in offsetting changes in fair values or cash flow of hedged items. When it is determined that a derivative is no longer highly effective as a hedge, hedge accounting is discontinued on a prospective basis.

Foreign Currency Risk

     The Company has significant manufacturing operations in the United States, France, Germany, Finland and Brazil, and it purchases a portion of its tractors, combines and components from third-party foreign suppliers, primarily in various European countries and in Japan. The Company also sells products in over 140 countries throughout the world. The Company’s most significant transactional foreign currency exposures are the Euro, Brazilian Real and the Canadian dollar in relation to the United States dollar.

     The Company attempts to manage its transactional foreign exchange exposure by hedging foreign currency cash flow forecasts and commitments arising from the settlement of receivables and payables and from future purchases and sales. Where naturally offsetting currency positions do not occur, the Company hedges certain, but not all, of its exposures through the use of foreign currency forward contracts. The Company’s hedging policy prohibits foreign currency forward contracts for speculative trading purposes.

     The Company uses foreign currency forward contracts to economically hedge receivables and payables on the Company and its subsidiaries’ balance sheets that are denominated in foreign currencies other than the functional currency. These forward contracts are classified as non-designated derivatives instruments. Gains and losses on such contracts are historically substantially offset by losses and gains on the remeasurement of the underlying asset or liability being hedged. Changes in the fair value of non-designated derivative contracts are reported in current earnings. The foreign currency forward contracts’ fair value measurements fall within the Level 2 fair value hierarchy under SFAS No. 157. Level 2 fair value measurements are generally based upon quoted market prices for similar instruments in active markets, quoted prices for identical or similar instruments in markets that are not active, and model-derived valuations in which all significant inputs or significant value-drivers are observable in active markets. The fair value of foreign currency forward contracts is based on a valuation model that discounts cash flows resulting from the differential between the contract price and the market-based forward rate.

     During 2008 and 2007, the Company designated certain foreign currency option contracts as cash flow hedges of expected sales. The effective portion of the fair value gains or losses on these cash flow hedges are recorded in other comprehensive income and subsequently reclassified into cost of goods sold during the same period as the sales were recognized. These amounts offset the effect of the changes in foreign exchange rates on the related sale transactions. The amount of the gain recorded in other comprehensive income that was reclassified to cost of goods sold during the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was approximately $11.1 million

     The foreign currency option contracts’ fair value measurements fall within the Level 2 fair value hierarchy under SFAS No. 157. The fair value of foreign currency option contracts is based on a valuation model that utilizes spot and forward exchange rates, interest rates and currency pair volatility.

     The Company’s senior management establishes the Company’s foreign currency and interest rate risk management policies. These policies are reviewed periodically by the Audit Committee of the Company’s Board of Directors. The policy allows for the use of derivative instruments to hedge exposures to movements in foreign currency and interest rates. The Company’s policy prohibits the use of derivative instruments for speculative purposes.

10. COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

     Total comprehensive income for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 was as follows (in millions):

11. ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE SECURITIZATION

     At June 30, 2008, the Company had accounts receivable securitization facilities in the United States, Canada and Europe totaling approximately $507.6 million. Under the securitization facilities, wholesale accounts receivable are sold on a revolving basis to commercial paper conduits either through a wholly-owned special purpose U.S. subsidiary or a qualifying special purpose entity (“QSPE”) in the United Kingdom. The Company accounts for its securitization facilities and its wholly-owned special purpose U.S. subsidiary in accordance with SFAS No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities – a Replacement of FASB Statement No. 125” (“SFAS No. 140”), and FIN No. 46R, “Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities – An Interpretation of ARB No. 51” (“FIN 46R”). Due to the fact that the receivables sold to the commercial paper conduits are an insignificant portion of the conduits’ total asset portfolios and such receivables are not siloed, consolidation is not appropriate under FIN 46R, as the Company does not absorb a majority of losses under such transactions. In Europe, the commercial paper conduit that purchases a majority of the receivables is deemed to be the majority beneficial interest holder of

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the QSPE, and, thus, consolidation by the Company is not appropriate under FIN 46R, as the Company does not absorb a majority of losses under such transactions. In addition, these facilities are accounted for as off-balance sheet transactions in accordance with SFAS No. 140.

     Outstanding funding under these facilities totaled approximately $497.0 million at June 30, 2008 and $446.3 million at December 31, 2007. The funded balance has the effect of reducing accounts receivable and short-term liabilities by the same amount. Losses on sales of receivables primarily from securitization facilities included in other expense, net were $8.3 million and $10.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively, and $14.5 million and $16.8 million for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, respectively. The losses are determined by calculating the estimated present value of receivables sold compared to their carrying amount . The present value is based on historical collection experience and a discount rate representing the spread over LIBOR as prescribed under the terms of the agreements.

     The Company continues to service the sold receivables and maintains a retained interest in the receivables. No servicing asset or liability has been recorded as the estimated fair value of the servicing of the receivables approximates the servicing income. The retained interest in the receivables sold is included in the caption “Accounts and notes receivable, net” within the Company’s Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets. The Company’s risk of loss under the securitization facilities is limited to a portion of the unfunded balance of receivables sold, which is approximately 15% of the funded amount. The Company maintains reserves for the portion of the residual interest it estimates is uncollectible. At June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, the fair value of the retained interest was approximately $41.0 million and $108.8 million, respectively. The retained interest fair value measurement falls within the Level 3 fair value hierarchy under SFAS No. 157. Level 3 measurements are model-derived valuations in which one or more significant inputs or significant value-drivers are unobservable. The fair value was based upon calculating the estimated present value of the retained interest using a discount rate representing a spread over LIBOR and other key assumptions, such as historical collection experience. The following table summarizes the activity with respect to the fair value of the Company’s retained interest in receivables sold during the six months ended June 30, 2008 (in millions):

     The Company has an agreement to permit transferring, on an ongoing basis, the majority of its wholesale interest-bearing receivables in North America to AGCO Finance LLC and AGCO Finance Canada, Ltd., its U.S. and Canadian retail finance joint ventures. The Company has a 49% ownership interest in these joint ventures. The transfer of the receivables is without recourse to the Company, and the Company continues to service the receivables. As of June 30, 2008, the balance of interest-bearing receivables transferred to AGCO Finance LLC and AGCO Finance Canada, Ltd. under this agreement was approximately $71.7 million compared to approximately $73.3 million as of December 31, 2007.

12. EMPLOYEE BENEFIT PLANS

     The Company has defined benefit pension plans covering certain employees, principally in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Finland, Norway, France, Australia and Argentina. The Company also provides certain postretirement health care and life insurance benefits for certain employees, principally in the United States, as well as a supplemental executive retirement plan, which is an unfunded plan that provides Company executives with retirement income for a period of ten years after retirement.

     Net pension and postretirement cost for the plans for the six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 are set forth below (in millions):

     During the six months ended June 30, 2008, approximately $16.9 million of contributions had been made to the Company’s defined benefit pension plans. The Company currently estimates its minimum contributions for 2008 to its defined benefit pension plans will aggregate approximately $35.4 million. During the six months ended June 30, 2008, the Company made approximately $1.0 million of contributions to its U.S.-based postretirement health care and life insurance benefit plans. The Company currently estimates that it will make approximately $2.1 million of contributions to its U.S.-based postretirement health care and life insurance benefit plans during 2008.

     SFAS No. 158, “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans-an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106 and 132(R)” (“SFAS No. 158”), requires companies to measure all defined benefit assets and obligations as of the date of their fiscal year end effective for years ending after December 15, 2008. The Company adopted the measurement date provisions of SFAS No. 158 during the first quarter of 2008 to transition the Company’s U.K. pension plan to a December 31 measurement date using the second approach as afforded by paragraph 19 of SFAS No. 158. The impact of the adoption resulted in a reduction to the Company’s opening retained earnings balance as of January 1, 2008 of approximately $1.1 million, net of taxes.

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13. SEGMENT REPORTING

     The Company has four reportable segments: North America; South America; Europe/Africa/Middle East; and Asia/Pacific. Each regional segment distributes a full range of agricultural equipment and related replacement parts. The Company evaluates segment performance primarily based on income from operations. Sales for each regional segment are based on the location of the third-party customer. The Company’s selling, general and administrative expenses and engineering expenses are charged to each segment based on the region and division where the expenses are incurred. As a result, the components of income from operations for one segment may not be comparable to another segment. Segment results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007 and assets as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007 are as follows (in millions):

     A reconciliation from the segment information to the consolidated balances for income from operations and total assets is set forth below (in millions):

14. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

     As a result of Brazilian tax legislation impacting value added taxes (“VAT”), the Company has recorded a reserve of approximately $22.4 million and $21.9 million against its outstanding balance of Brazilian VAT taxes receivable as of June 30, 2008 and December 31, 2007, respectively, due to the uncertainty of the Company’s ability to collect the amounts outstanding.

     The Company is a party to various legal claims and actions incidental to its business.  The Company believes that none of these claims or actions, either individually or in the aggregate, is material to its business or financial condition.

     As disclosed in Item 3 of the Company’s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007, in February 2006, the Company received a subpoena from the SEC in connection with a non-public, fact-finding inquiry entitled “In the Matter of Certain Participants in the Oil for Food Program.” This subpoena requested documents concerning transactions in Iraq under the United Nations Oil for Food Program by the Company and certain of its subsidiaries.  Subsequently the Company was contacted by the Department of Justice (the “DOJ”) regarding the same transactions, although no subpoena or other formal process has been initiated by the DOJ.  Similar inquiries have been initiated by the Danish, French and U.K. governments regarding two of the Company’s subsidiaries.  The inquiries arose from sales of approximately $58.0 million in farm equipment to the Iraq ministry of agriculture between 2000 and 2002.  The SEC’s staff has asserted that certain aspects of those transactions were not properly recorded in the Company’s books and records.  The Company is cooperating fully in these inquiries, including discussions regarding settlement.  It is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of these inquiries or their impact, if any, on the Company; although if the outcomes were adverse, the Company could be required to pay fines and make other payments as well as take appropriate remedial actions. 

     On June 27, 2008, the Republic of Iraq filed a civil action in a federal court in New York, Case No. 08 CIV 59617, naming as defendants three of the Company’s foreign subsidiaries that participated in the United Nations Oil for Food Program. Ninety-one other entities or companies were also named as defendants in the civil action due to their participation in the United Nations Oil for Food Program. The complaint purports to assert claims against each of the defendants seeking damages in an unspecified amount. Although the Company’s subsidiaries intend to vigorously defend against this action, it is not possible at this time to predict the outcome of this action or its impact, if any, on the Company; although if the outcome was adverse, the Company could be required to pay damages.

ITEM 2.		MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

     Our operations are subject to the cyclical nature of the agricultural industry. Sales of our equipment have been and are expected to continue to be affected by changes in net cash farm income, farm land values, weather conditions, demand for agricultural commodities, commodity prices and general economic conditions. We record sales when we sell equipment and replacement parts to our independent dealers, distributors or other customers. To the extent possible, we attempt to sell products to our dealers and distributors on a level basis throughout the year to reduce the effect of seasonal demands on manufacturing operations and to minimize our investment in inventory. Retail sales by dealers to farmers are highly seasonal and are a function of the timing of the planting and harvesting seasons. As a result, our net sales have historically been the lowest in the first quarter and have increased in subsequent quarters.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

     For the three months ended June 30, 2008, we generated net income of $133.1 million, or $1.34 per share, compared to net income of $63.8 million, or $0.67 per share, for the same period in 2007. For the first six months of 2008, we generated net income of $195.4 million, or $1.97 per share, compared to net income of $88.3 million, or $0.93 per share, for the same period in 2007.

     Net sales during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 were $2,395.4 million and $4,182.0 million, respectively, which were approximately 40.0% and 37.4% higher than the second quarter and first six months of 2007, respectively, primarily due to sales growth in all four of our geographical segments as well as the positive impact of currency translation.

     Income from operations during the second quarter of 2008 was $189.1 million compared to $110.6 million in the second quarter of 2007. Income from operations was $283.3 million for the first six months of 2008 compared to $156.2 million for the same period in 2007. The increase in income from operations was primarily due to the increase in net sales, an improved product mix and cost control initiatives.

     Income from operations increased in our Europe/Africa/Middle East region in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 primarily due to improved sales, currency translation and better sales mix. In the South America region, income from operations increased in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 due to increased sales volumes resulting from stronger market conditions, primarily in the major market of Brazil. Income from operations in North America was higher in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007, primarily due to the improved farm economy in the region and a strengthening distribution network, partially offset by negative currency impacts on products sourced from Brazil and Europe. Income from operations in our Asia/Pacific region was higher in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007, primarily due to improved market conditions in Australia and New Zealand.

Retail Sales

     In North America, industry unit retail sales of tractors for the first six months of 2008 decreased approximately 6% compared to the first six months of 2007 resulting primarily from decreases in the utility and compact tractor segments, partially offset by increases in industry unit retail sales of high horsepower tractors. Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first six months of 2008 were approximately 18% higher than the prior year period. Weaker general economic conditions have reduced demand for compact and utility tractors that are also used in non-farming applications. Higher commodity prices and improving farmer sentiment in North America contributed to significant increases in sales of high horsepower tractors and combines in the first six months of 2008. Our unit retail sales of tractors were relatively flat in the first six months of 2008 compared to the first six months of 2007. Our unit retail sales of combines increased in the first six months of

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2008 compared to the same period in 2007.

      In Europe, industry unit retail sales of tractors for the first six months of 2008 increased approximately 8% compared to the first six months of 2007. Retail demand improved in Central and Eastern Europe, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, but declined in Italy, Finland and Scandinavia. Our unit retail sales were also higher in the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.

     South American industry unit retail sales of tractors in the first six months of 2008 increased approximately 42% over the prior year period. Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first six months of 2008 were approximately 82% higher than the prior year period. Retail sales of tractors and combines in the major market of Brazil increased approximately 48% and 121%, respectively, during the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007. The row crop and sugar cane sectors remain strong in Brazil and improved commodity prices have resulted in increased industry demand. Our South American unit retail sales of tractors and combines were also higher in the first six months of 2008 compared to the same period in 2007.

     Outside of North America, Europe and South America, net sales for the first six months of 2008 increased approximately 17.6% compared to the prior year period due to higher sales in Australia and New Zealand.

STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

     Net sales for the second quarter of 2008 were $2,395.4 million compared to $1,711.4 million for the same period in 2007. Net sales for the first six months of 2008 were $4,182.0 million compared to $3,044.0 million for the prior year period. Net sales increased in all four of AGCO’s geographical segments for the second quarter and first six months of 2008. Foreign currency translation positively impacted net sales by approximately $228.9 million, or 13.4%, in the second quarter of 2008 and by $402.8 million, or 13.2%, in the first six months of 2008. The following table sets forth, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2008 and 2007, the impact to net sales of currency translation by geographical segment (in millions, except percentages):

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     Regionally, net sales in North America increased during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, primarily due to strong industry conditions supporting increased sales of high horsepower tractors and combines. In the Europe/Africa/Middle East region, net sales increased in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 primarily due to sales growth in the United Kingdom, Germany, Scandinavia, France and Central and Eastern Europe. Net sales in South America increased during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 primarily as a result of stronger market conditions in the region, predominantly in Brazil. In the Asia/Pacific region, net sales increased in the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007 primarily due to sales growth as a result of improved harvests in Australia. We estimate that consolidated price increases during the second quarter and the first six months of 2008 contributed approximately 2.7% and 2.4% to the increase in sales in the second quarter and the first six months of 2008, respectively. We have or plan to introduce additional price increases to compensate for significant material cost inflation expected to impact our costs in the second half of the year. Consolidated net sales of tractors and combines, which comprised approximately 73% and 72% of our net sales in the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, increased approximately 42% during both the second quarter and first six months of 2008, compared to the same periods in 2007. Unit sales of tractors and combines increased approximately 20% and 19% during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to the same periods in 2007. The difference between the unit sales increase and the increase in net sales was primarily the result of foreign currency translation, pricing and sales mix changes.

     The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage relationship to net sales of certain items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except percentages):

     Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased during the second quarter and the first six months of 2008 compared to the prior year, primarily due to increased net sales, higher production, improved sales mix, partially offset by negative currency impacts. Our pricing actions in each region during the second quarter of 2008 helped to offset the impact of rising manufacturing input costs. The impact of raw material inflation is expected to increase during the remainder of 2008, particularly on steel and steel-based components. As previously discussed, the benefit of additional pricing is planned for the second half of 2008 in order to offset the rising costs of materials, with a more significant benefit expected in the fourth quarter of 2008. Depending on the timing and acceptance of our pricing in relation to the amount and timing of the cost increases, our gross

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margins may be negatively impacted. In addition, in the first six months of 2008, sales and gross margins benefited from increased sales and production of our high margin Fendt high horsepower tractors as compared to the first six months of 2007, which was negatively impacted by supplier constraints at our German manufacturing facility and the timing of new Fendt product introductions. Gross margins in North America continued to be adversely affected by the weaker United States dollar on products imported from our European and Brazilian manufacturing facilities. Unit production of tractors and combines for the second quarter and first six months of 2008 was approximately 19% and 22% higher, respectively, than the comparable periods in 2007. The strong global market conditions have put us near or at capacity in some of our production operations. Therefore, we are making investments in some of our facilities to expand capacity. We are also working with our existing suppliers to prepare them for expected demand levels as well as working to qualify new suppliers to mitigate future supply constraints. If supplier constraints occur, they could negatively impact future results. We recorded approximately $0.2 million and $0.4 million of stock compensation expense, within cost of goods sold, during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $0.0 million and $0.1 million, respectively, of stock compensation expense for comparable periods in 2007, as is more fully explained in Note 1 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements.

     Selling, general and administrative (“SG&A”) expenses as a percentage of net sales decreased during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the prior year primarily due to higher sales volumes and cost control initiatives. We recorded approximately $8.4 million and $14.8 million of stock compensation expense, within SG&A, during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $1.7 million and $3.5 million, respectively, of stock compensation expense for comparable periods in 2007, as is more fully explained in Note 1 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements. Engineering expenses increased during the second quarter and first six months of 2008 compared to the same prior year periods as a result of continued spending to fund new products, product improvements and cost reduction projects.

     We recorded restructuring and other infrequent expenses of approximately $0.2 million and $0.3 million, respectively, during the first six months of 2008 and 2007, primarily related to severance and employee relocation costs associated with our rationalization of our Valtra sales office located in France, as well as our rationalization of certain parts, sales and marketing and administration functions in Germany. See Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of restructuring activities.

     Interest expense, net was $5.5 million and $10.6 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $7.5 million and $14.2 million, respectively, for the comparable periods in 2007, primarily due to a reduction in debt levels and increased interest income earned during the second quarter and the first six months of 2008 compared to the same periods in 2007.

     Other expense, net was $9.6 million and $15.6 million during the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $9.5 million and $18.1 million, respectively, for the same periods in 2007. Losses on sales of receivables, primarily under our securitization facilities, were $8.3 million and $14.5 million in the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $10.2 million and $16.8 million for the same periods in 2007. The decrease was due to lower interest rates in 2008 compared to 2007, partially offset by higher outstanding funding under the securitizations in the second quarter and the first six months of 2008 as compared to the same periods in 2007.

     We recorded an income tax provision of $55.5 million and $85.3 million for the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to $36.1 million and $48.9 million for the comparable periods in 2007. The effective tax rate was 31.9% and 33.2% for the second quarter and first six months of 2008, respectively, compared to 38.6% and 39.5% in the comparable prior year periods. Our effective tax rate was positively impacted during the first six months of 2008 primarily due to reductions in statutory tax rates in the United Kingdom and Germany, as well as a decrease in losses incurred in the United States during the first six months of 2008.

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     Equity in net earnings from affiliates for the second quarter of 2008 was approximately $14.6 million compared to $6.3 million during the second quarter of 2007. For the first six months of 2008, equity in net earnings from affiliates was approximately $23.6 million compared to $13.3 million in the same period of 2007. The increase in earnings in both the second quarter and first six months of 2008 was primarily due to income associated with our investment in the Laverda S.p.A. operating joint venture that occurred in September 2007, as is more fully described in our annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2007.

RETAIL FINANCE JOINT VENTURES

     Our AGCO Finance retail finance joint ventures provide retail financing and wholesale financing to our dealers in the United States, Canada, Brazil, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Australia, Ireland, Austria and Argentina. The joint ventures are owned 49% by AGCO and 51% by a wholly owned subsidiary of Coöperatieve Centrale Raiffeisen-Boerenleenbank B.A. (“Rabobank”), a AAA rated financial institution based in the Netherlands. The majority of the assets of the retail finance joint ventures represent finance receivables. The majority of the liabilities represent notes payable and accrued interest. Under the various joint venture agreements, Rabobank or its affiliates are obligated to provide financing to the joint venture companies, primarily through lines of credit. We do not guarantee the debt obligations of the retail finance joint ventures other than a portion of the retail portfolio in Brazil that is held outside the joint venture by Rabobank Brazil, which was approximately $7.5 million as of December 31, 2007, and will gradually be eliminated over time. As of June 30, 2008, our capital investment in the retail finance joint ventures, which is included in “investments in affiliates” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, was approximately $220.9 million compared to $184.5 million as of June 30, 2007. The total finance portfolio in our retail finance joint ventures was approximately $5.4 billion as of June 30, 2008 compared to $4.3 billion as of June 30, 2007. The increase in the portfolio between periods was primarily the result of increased sales volumes in both Europe and Brazil, as well as the favorable impact of currency translation. For the first six months of 2008, our share in the earnings of the retail finance joint ventures, included in “Equity in net earnings of affiliates” on our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, was $15.8 million compared to $12.9 million in the same period of 2007. The increase during the first six months of 2008 is due primarily to higher finance revenues generated as a result of our increased equipment sales volumes, particularly in Europe and Brazil, and the favorable impact of currency translation.

     The retail finance portfolio in our AGCO Finance joint venture in Brazil was $1.6 billion as of June 30, 2008 compared to $1.1 billion as of December 31, 2007 and June 30, 2007. As a result of weak market conditions in Brazil in 2005 and 2006, a substantial portion of this portfolio has been included in a payment deferral program directed by the Brazilian government. While the joint venture currently considers its reserves for loan losses adequate, the joint venture continually monitors its reserves considering borrower payment history, the value of the underlying equipment financed and further payment deferral programs implemented by the Brazilian government.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Our financing requirements are subject to variations due to seasonal changes in inventory and receivable levels. Internally generated funds are supplemented when necessary from external sources, primarily our revolving credit facility and accounts receivable securitization facilities.

     Our current financing and funding sources, with balances outstanding as of June 30, 2008, are our €200.0 million (or approximately $315.1 million) principal amount 6 ⁷ / 8 % senior subordinated notes due 2014, $201.3 million principal amount 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2033, $201.3 million principal amount 1 ¹ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2036, approximately $507.6 million of accounts receivable securitization facilities (with approximately $497.0 million in outstanding funding as of June 30, 2008), and a $300.0 million multi-currency revolving credit facility (with no amounts outstanding as of June 30, 2008).

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     Our $201.3 million of 1 ¹ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due December 15, 2036 are unsecured obligations and are convertible into cash and shares of our common stock upon satisfaction of certain conditions, as discussed below. The notes provide for (i) the settlement upon conversion in cash up to the principal amount of the notes with any excess conversion value settled in shares of our common stock, and (ii) the conversion rate to be increased under certain circumstances if the notes are converted in connection with certain change of control transactions occurring prior to December 15, 2013. Interest is payable on the notes at 1 ¹ / 4 % per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on June 15 and December 15 of each year. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at an effective price of $40.73 per share, subject to adjustment. This reflects an initial conversion rate for the notes of 24.5525 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes. In the event of a stock dividend, split of our common stock or certain other dilutive events, the conversion rate will be adjusted so that upon conversion of the notes, holders of the notes would be entitled to receive the same number of shares of common stock that they would have been entitled to receive if they had converted the notes into our common stock immediately prior to such events. If a change of control transaction that qualifies as a “fundamental change” occurs on or prior to December 15, 2013, under certain circumstances we will increase the conversion rate for the notes converted in connection with the transaction by a number of additional shares (as used in this paragraph, the “make whole shares”). A fundamental change is any transaction or event in connection with which 50% or more of our common stock is exchanged for, converted into, acquired for or constitutes solely the right to receive consideration that is not at least 90% common stock listed on a U.S. national securities exchange or approved for quotation on an automated quotation system. The amount of the increase in the conversion rate, if any, will depend on the effective date of the transaction and an average price per share of our common stock as of the effective date. No adjustment to the conversion rate will be made if the price per share of common stock is less than $31.33 per share or more than $180.00 per share. The number of additional make whole shares range from 7.3658 shares per $1,000 principal amount at $31.33 per share to 0.1063 shares per $1,000 principal amount at $180.00 per share for the year ended December 15, 2008, with the number of make whole shares generally declining over time. If the acquirer or certain of its affiliates in the fundamental change transaction has publicly traded common stock, we may, instead of increasing the conversion rate as described above, cause the notes to become convertible into publicly traded common stock of the acquirer, with principal of the notes to be repaid in cash, and the balance, if any, payable in shares of such acquirer common stock. At no time will we issue an aggregate number of shares of our common stock upon conversion of the notes in excess of 31.9183 shares per $1,000 principal amount thereof. If the holders of our common stock receive only cash in a fundamental change transaction, then holders of notes will receive cash as well. Holders may convert the notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter, if the closing sales price of our common stock exceeds 120% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) during the five business day period after a five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per note for each day of that period was less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate; (3) if the notes have been called for redemption; or (4) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions. Beginning December 15, 2013, we may redeem any of the notes at a redemption price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest. Holders of the notes may require us to repurchase the notes at a repurchase price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, on December 15, 2013, 2016, 2021, 2026 and 2031. Holders may also require us to repurchase all or a portion of the notes upon a fundamental change, as defined in the indenture, at a repurchase price equal to 100% of the principal amount of the notes to be repurchased, plus any accrued and unpaid interest. The notes are senior subordinated obligations and are subordinated to all of our existing and future senior indebtedness and effectively subordinated to all debt and other liabilities of our subsidiaries. The notes are equal in right of payment with our 6 ⁷ / 8 % senior subordinated notes due 2014 and our 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2033.

     Our $201.3 million of 1 ³ / 4 % convertible senior subordinated notes due 2033 provide for (i) the settlement upon conversion in cash up to the principal amount of the converted new notes with any excess conversion value settled in shares of our common stock, and (ii) the conversion rate to be increased under certain circumstances if the notes are converted in connection with certain change of control transactions occurring prior to December 10, 2010, but otherwise are substantially the same as the old notes. The notes are unsecured

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations
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obligations and are convertible into cash and shares of our common stock upon satisfaction of certain conditions, as discussed below. Interest is payable on the notes at 1 ³ / 4 % per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears in cash on June 30 and December 31 of each year. The notes are convertible into shares of our common stock at an effective price of $22.36 per share, subject to adjustment. This reflects an initial conversion rate for the notes of 44.7193 shares of common stock per $1,000 principal amount of notes. In the event of a stock dividend, split of our common stock or certain other dilutive events, the conversion rate will be adjusted so that upon conversion of the notes, holders of the notes would be entitled to receive the same number of shares of common stock that they would have been entitled to receive if they had converted the notes into our common stock immediately prior to such events. If a change of control transaction that qualifies as a “fundamental change” occurs on or prior to December 31, 2010, under certain circumstances we will increase the conversion rate for the notes converted in connection with the transaction by a number of additional shares (also as used in this paragraph, the “make whole shares”). A fundamental change is any transaction or event in connection with which 50% or more of our common stock is exchanged for, converted into, acquired for or constitutes solely the right to receive consideration that is not at least 90% common stock listed on a U.S. national securities exchange or approved for quotation on an automated quotation system. The amount of the increase in the conversion rate, if any, will depend on the effective date of the transaction and an average price per share of our common stock as of the effective date. No adjustment to the conversion rate will be made if the price per share of common stock is less than $17.07 per share or more than $110.00 per share. The number of additional make whole shares range from 13.2 shares per $1,000 principal amount at $17.07 per share to 0.1 shares per $1,000 principal amount at $110.00 per share for the year ended December 31, 2008, with the number of make whole shares generally declining over time. If the acquirer or certain of its affiliates in the fundamental change transaction has publicly traded common stock, we may, instead of increasing the conversion rate as described above, cause the notes to become convertible into publicly traded common stock of the acquirer, with principal of the notes to be repaid in cash, and the balance, if any, payable in shares of such acquirer common stock. At no time will we issue an aggregate number of shares of our common stock upon conversion of the notes in excess of 58.5823 shares per $1,000 principal amount thereof. If the holders of our common stock receive only cash in a fundamental change transaction, then holders of notes will receive cash as well. Holders may convert the notes only under the following circumstances: (1) during any fiscal quarter, if the closing sales price of our common stock exceeds 120% of the conversion price for at least 20 trading days in the 30 consecutive trading days ending on the last trading day of the preceding fiscal quarter; (2) during the five business day period after a five consecutive trading day period in which the trading price per note for each day of that period was less than 98% of the product of the closing sale price of our common stock and the conversion rate; (3) if the notes have been called for redemption; or (4) upon the occurrence of certain corporate transactions. Beginning January 1, 2011, we may redeem any of the notes at a redemption price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest. Holders of the notes may require us to repurchase the notes at a repurchase price of 100% of their principal amount, plus accrued interest, on December 31, 2010, 2013, 2018, 2023 and 2028.