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The AGCO Agriculture Foundation has announced a $100,000 donation to the BrazilFoundation to support relief efforts following catastrophic floods in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil. This donation aims to provide emergency assistance and long-term recovery for impacted communities. Additionally, the Foundation has created a donor-advised fund to allow employees, dealers, and others to contribute to the relief efforts. AGCO employees and facilities in the region have been actively involved in collecting and distributing donations, providing shelter, and preparing meals for affected individuals. The Foundation encourages global participation to further support the rebuilding efforts.

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO) celebrated the grand opening of The Fendt Lodge™ in Jackson, Minnesota, on May 1, 2024. The 16,000-square-foot customer experience center will be the official home of Fendt® in North America, hosting product launches, customer and dealer meetings, and serving as a visitor center. The lodge features historical exhibits, product displays, equipment simulators, and a merchandise shop, showcasing Fendt's brand values and innovations. The facility also offers tours of the Jackson manufacturing plant where Fendt equipment is built.

AGCO reported net sales of $2.9 billion for Q1 2024, a 12.1% decrease from Q1 2023, with earnings per share at $2.25 and adjusted earnings per share at $2.32. The company completed a joint venture transaction, PTx Trimble, and announced a special dividend of $2.50 per share. Despite global agricultural equipment demand decline, AGCO remains focused on cost management, shareholder rewards, and strategic initiatives.

AGCO , a global leader in agricultural machinery and precision ag technology, will participate in the 2024 Oppenheimer Industrial Growth Conference. The event includes a fireside chat with the Senior VP and CFO, Damon Audia, on May 6, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Eastern Time. Investors can access a live webcast and archived recording on the company's Investor Relations website.

AGCO will showcase innovative equipment at the AEM's Celebration of Modern Ag on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. The event focuses on sustainable solutions for farmers, featuring brands like Fendt, Massey Ferguson, and Precision Planting. AGCO's exhibit includes award-winning products like the Fendt Momentum planter and Precision Planting's Radicle Agronomics soil testing lab.