UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
Current Report
Dated August 29, 2012
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 5.02. | Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers. |
On August 29, 2012, Hubertus Muehlhaeuser resigned as Senior Vice President and General Manager, Europe/Africa/Middle East and Information Technology of AGCO Corporation. Mr. Muehlhaeuser joined AGCO in 2005 and subsequently served in various positions. Martin Richenhagen, President and Chief Executive Officer of AGCO, will handle Mr. Muehlhaeuser’s duties on an interim basis.
| Item 9.01. | Exhibits. |
The following exhibit is filed with this report:
| 99.1 | Press Release dated August 31, 2012. |
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: September 4, 2012