AGCO Congratulates Former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue on Appointment as the United States Secretary of Agriculture

AGCO (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of agricultural equipment and solutions, congratulates the Honorable Sonny Perdue on his recent appointment as the United States Secretary of Agriculture. As Secretary of Agriculture, Mr. Perdue will provide oversight of a department with far reaching responsibilities including providing leadership on food, agriculture, natural resources, rural development, nutrition and related public policy issues.

"We are excited that the former governor of our home state of Georgia was selected for this position," said Martin Richenhagen, Chairman, President and CEO of AGCO. "Sonny Perdue has been an advocate for farmers and agri-business his entire career and his expertise and personal experience will be a great asset in supporting a brighter future for American farmers and agri-businesses like AGCO who are working to feed a growing world population."

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