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AGCO Corporation, a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of
agricultural equipment, has partnered with NBC hit show, eal or
No Deal to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer
Foundation by auctioning off a special edition, pink Massey Ferguson
tractor. AGCO Corporation is pleased to make a donation of all
proceeds from the sale of the Massey Ferguson tractor to the Komen
Foundation to
support the fight against breast cancer.*
The tractor appeared on the show Thursday, October 12 and has since
been autographed by the host, Howie Mandel, who is a proponent of
the fight against breast cancer.
Why a tractor? eal or No Dealcontestant, PJ Dykes, races
lawn tractors and was given the opportunity to take a ealthat
included a Massey Ferguson compact tractor with a front-end loader
and a large sum of cash. She instead went on to win a larger sum of
money.
Why pink? Quite simply, it her
favorite color. saw the tractor and instantly fell in love,said
Dykes. hey painted it pink and purple just like the one I race,
and knowing it will go on to benefit a worthy cause fills me with
pride.
About the tractor: The tractor is a Massey Ferguson 1547 model, with a 47 horsepower diesel engine, hydrostatic transmission and matching front-end loader. To learn more about the Massey Ferguson tractor
brand, visit
masseyferguson.com. This tractor is targeted to the lifestyle sector
of farming, which includes casual, weekend farmers as well as
traditional farms with smaller acreage. Since the show airing, the
tractor has been decaled with pink ribbons and a one-of-a-kind pink
Massey Ferguson logo, further reinforcing the cause for which it is
being placed in this charity auction.
Suggested Retail Price: $30,434
e are honored to be involved in such a
worthwhile effort and are proud to change our traditional assey
redto pink as a show of our support,said Phil Jones, manager,
brand communications for AGCO Corporation, of which Massey Ferguson
is one of its cornerstone brands. his tractor donation is being
made in honor of our customers, as many of their lives have been
touched by breast cancer, and the loss of a loved one can be
devastating not only to the family, but to the farming operation as
well,Jones concluded.
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Founded in 1990, AGCO Corporation (NYSE: AG) is a
global manufacturer of agricultural equipment and related
replacement parts. AGCO offers a full product line including
tractors, combines, hay tools, sprayers, forage, tillage equipment
and implements, which are distributed through more than 3,600
independent dealers and distributors in more than 140 countries
worldwide. AGCO products include the following well-known brands:
AGCO Challenger Fendt Gleaner Hesston Massey Ferguson
New Idea RoGator Spra-Coupe Sunflower Terra-Gator Valtra
and WhitePlanters. AGCO provides retail financing through AGCO
Finance. The company is headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, and in
2005, had net sales of $5.4 billion. For more information
visit: www.agcocorp.com
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NBC Universal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment
companies in the development, production, and marketing of
entertainment, news, and information to a global audience. Formed in
May 2004 through the combining of NBC and Vivendi Universal
Entertainment, NBC Universal owns and operates a valuable portfolio
of news and entertainment networks, a premier motion picture
company, significant television production operations, a leading
television stations group, and world-renowned theme parks. NBC
Universal is 80% owned by General Electric and 20% owned by Vivendi.
For more information visit:
www.nbc.com |
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For nearly 25 years, the Susan G. Komen
Breast Cancer Foundation has been a global leader in the fight
against breast cancer through its support of innovative research and
community-based outreach programs. Working through a network of U.S.
and international Affiliates and events like the Komen Race for the
Cure the Komen Foundation is fighting to eradicate breast cancer
as a life-threatening disease by funding research grants and
supporting education, screening and treatment projects in
communities around the world. For more information call 1-800-IM
AWARE or visit:
www.komen.org |
Based on the successful format from Endemol that has aired in over
35 countries, eal of No Dealis produced by Endemol USA, a
division of Endemol Holding. David Goldberg is the president of
Endemol USA. The series is executive-produced by Scott. St. John.
For more information visit:
www.nbc.com/Deal_or_No_Deal
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