AGCO REPORTS SECOND-QUARTER RESULTS
1. AGCO reported net sales of $2.6 billion, down 18.8% year-over-year. 2. Operating margins improved due to aggressive production cuts and cost control. 3. Declared a new $1 billion share repurchase program to boost shareholder value. 4. Weak farm economics are impacting demand for agricultural equipment significantly. 5. Full-year net sales outlook raised to approximately $9.8 billion.