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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis

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In most areas, our business has been deemed essential, thereby allowing us to maintain operations.

However, production has been severely impacted by component availability, particularly during late March and throughout April, and therefore net sales levels have been directly impacted.

The affected plants, primarily in Europe and South America, all resumed production in late April and all of our production facilities are currently operational.

However, production was severely impacted by component availability, particularly during late March and throughout April, and therefore net sales levels were directly impacted.

The affected plants, primarily in Europe and South America, all resumed production in late April.

All of our production facilities are currently operational, with the exception of one North American facility which suspended operations in October 2020.

During the third quarter, we were able to ramp up production and recover from supply chain disruptions experienced in the second quarter.

The ability to maintain full-time production remains uncertain for the foreseeable future due to government restrictions, potential supply chain constraints, workforce limitations and safety equipment availability.

We have been enacting cost saving measures, as well as managing our cash flows and capital deployment to respond to the volatile environment.

We have enacted cost saving measures and are managing our cash flows and capital deployment to respond to the volatile environment.

RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

For the three months ended June 30, 2020 , we generated net income of approximately $69.7 million , or $0.93 per share, compared to approximately $140.8 million , or $1.82 per share, for the same period in 2019 .

For the first six months ended June 30, 2020 , we generated net income of approximately $134.4 million , or $1.78 per share, compared to approximately $205.9 million , or $2.66 per share, for the same period in 2019.

Net sales during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 were approximately $2,006.8 million and $3,935.1 million , respectively, which were approximately 17.2% and 10.9% lower than the same periods in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily the result of reduced production volumes caused by component availability and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as the negative impact of currency translation.

The majority of our production facilities in Europe and South America were closed from late March through most of April caused by supply chain disruptions due to COVID-19 impacts.

Regionally, net sales, excluding negative currency translation impacts, were higher in our South American region for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 .

These increases were offset by declines in net sales in our Europe/Middle East (“EME”), North American and Asia/Pacific/Africa (“APA”) regions.

Income from operations for the three months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $97.3 million compared to approximately $199.6 million for the same period in 2019 .

Income from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2020 was approximately $197.7 million compared to approximately $292.0 million for the same period in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily the result of lower net sales and production volumes, partially offset by cost control initiatives as well as favorable material costs and sales mix compared to the same periods in 2019 .

Regionally, income from operations in our EME region decreased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily due to lower net sales and production volumes, partially offset by a reduction in engineering and other operating expenses.

In our North American region, income from operations increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These increases were primarily due to a favorable sales mix, cost control initiatives and improved operating margins in the grain and protein business.

In our South American region, income from operations increased in the three months ended June 30, 2020 while operating losses in the six months ended June 30, 2020 improved compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These increases reflect increased net sales excluding negative currency translation impacts, a favorable product mix and cost containment efforts, partially offset by the negative currency impacts.

In our APA region, income from operations increased for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 , primarily due to a favorable sales mix and reduced expenses, partially offset by lower net sales and production volumes.

For the three months ended September 30, 2020, we generated net income of approximately $157.3 million, or $2.09 per share, compared to approximately $7.6 million, or $0.10 per share, for the same period in 2019.

Net income for the three months ended September 30, 2019 was impacted by a non-cash adjustment to establish a valuation allowance against our Brazilian net deferred tax assets.

For the first nine months ended September 30, 2020, we generated net income of approximately $291.7 million, or $3.86 per share, compared to approximately $213.5 million, or $2.77 per share, for the same period in 2019.

Net sales during the three months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately $2,497.5 million, which were approximately 18.4% higher than the same period in 2019.

This increase was primarily the result of increased production volumes as we recovered from supply chain disruptions caused by COVID-19 that led to the suspension of operations at certain production facilities in Europe and South America in the first half of 2020.

Regionally, net sales, excluding currency translation impacts, were higher in all regions for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to 2019.

Net sales during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately $6,432.6 million, which were approximately 1.5% lower than the same period in 2019.

This decrease was primarily the result of reduced production volumes caused by component availability and other impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic in the first half of the year, as well as the negative impact of currency translation.

Regionally, net sales, excluding negative currency translation impacts, were higher in our South American, North American and Asia/Pacific/Africa (“APA”) regions for the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

These increases were offset by a decline in net sales in our Europe/Middle East (“EME”) region.

Income from operations for the three months ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $224.0 million compared to approximately $105.9 million for the same period in 2019.

This increase was primarily the result of higher net sales and production volumes, cost control initiatives, lower material costs and a favorable sales mix compared to the same period in 2019.

Income from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was approximately $421.7 million compared to approximately $397.9 million for the same period in 2019.

This increase was primarily the result of improved margins driven by lower material costs and expense control initiatives, partially offset by lower sales and production volumes.

Regionally, income from operations in our EME region increased for the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to higher net sales and production volumes, a richer sales mix and expense reductions.

Production and sales volumes increased substantially in the third quarter in Europe, partially offsetting significant

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declines experienced in the second quarter due to production disruptions in our European operations.

Income from operations at EME decreased for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same period in 2019, primarily due to lower net sales and production volumes, partially offset by a reduction in operating expenses.

In our North American region, income from operations increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

These increases were primarily due to higher net sales, a favorable sales mix and cost control initiatives.

In our South American region, income from operations increased in the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

These increases reflect higher net sales and production volumes, a favorable product mix and cost containment efforts, partially offset by negative currency impacts.

In our APA region, income from operations increased for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily due to higher net sales, a favorable sales mix and expense control efforts.

Industry Market Conditions

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Most farm operations, which generally have been deemed essential (including our business), are operating at normal levels.

However, the consumption of grain for food, fuel and livestock feed is being negatively impacted by the economic constraints caused by the pandemic.

As a result, soft commodity prices have trended lower in the first half of the year.

In addition, protein processing has been severely constrained, which pressures protein producers.

The consumption of grain for food, fuel and livestock feed was negatively impacted by the economic constraints caused by the pandemic in the first half of the year, but global grain consumption is recovering, consistent with improving economic activities and increased grain exports to China.

Following reduced forecasts for ending grain inventories, soft commodity prices have risen in the third quarter supporting positive farm economics.

Future demand for agricultural equipment will be influenced by farm income, which is a function of commodity and protein prices, crop yields and government support.

Most of our dealers that sell and service our equipment and parts have also been deemed essential businesses.

Those dealers are following government and health organization safety guidance, while continuing to provide sales and service to equipment users, especially farmers.

Most of our dealers also have been deemed essential businesses.

These dealers are following government and health organization safety guidance, while continuing to provide sales and service to equipment users, especially farmers.

The available digital tools and connected support abilities incorporated into several of our products have allowed the dealers to remotely service many customer machines while maintaining appropriate social distancing protocols.

These measures have helped customers continue the essential work of promoting food security and providing critical infrastructure.

In North America, industry unit retail sales of utility and high horsepower tractors for the first six months of 2020 increased approximately 2% compared to the same period in 2019 .

Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first six months of 2020 decreased approximately 9% compared to the first six months of 2019 .

Retail sales of low horsepower tractors increased in the first six months of 2020 compared to the prior year period and were partially offset by softer demand for higher horsepower tractors and combines.

While the need to replace a relatively aged fleet in the large farm sector remains, lower commodity prices and a cautious farmer sentiment has pressured equipment demand during the first six months of 2020 compared to the same period in 2019 .

In North America, industry unit retail sales of utility tractors for the first nine months of 2020 increased approximately 7% compared to the same period in 2019.

Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first nine months of 2020 increased slightly by 1% compared to the first nine months of 2019.

Retail sales of low horsepower tractors also increased in the first nine months of 2020 compared to the prior year period, while retail sales of high horsepower tractors were lower comparatively.

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farmers and livestock producers could offset some of the impact of lower commodity prices.

farmers and livestock producers could offset some of the impact of lower commodity prices, which, together with cautious farmer sentiment, has pressured industry demand.

In Western Europe, industry unit retail sales of tractors decreased approximately 5% compared to the same period in 2019.

Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first six months of 2020 decreased approximately 18% compared to the first six months of 2019 .

During the first six months of 2020 , industry sales were weakest in the markets of Spain, the United Kingdom and France compared to the same period in 2019 .

Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first nine months of 2020 decreased approximately 4% compared to the first nine months of 2019.

During the first nine months of 2020, industry sales were weakest in the markets of the United Kingdom, France and Spain, partially offset by growth in Germany compared to the same period in 2019.

Industry sales declined due largely to production constraints caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

In addition, dry market conditions throughout Western Europe are expected to negatively impact wheat production, with stronger grain export demand and supportive wheat prices providing some positive offsets to producers.

In addition, the negative impact of lower wheat production across most of Western Europe was mostly offset by stronger grain export demand and supportive wheat prices.

European dairy and livestock fundamentals have stabilized after weakening earlier in 2020.

In South America, industry unit retail sales of tractors for the first six months of 2020 decreased approximately 1% compared to the same period in 2019 .

Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first six months of 2020 increased approximately 6% compared to the first six months of 2019 .

Industry retail sales increased in Brazil and Argentina compared to the prior year, but significantly declined in most other South American markets.

In South America, industry unit retail sales of tractors for the first nine months of 2020 increased approximately 9% compared to the same period in 2019.

Industry unit retail sales of combines for the first nine months of 2020 increased approximately 17% compared to the first nine months of 2019.

Industry retail sales increased in Brazil and Argentina compared to the prior year, partially offset by weaker demand in most other South American markets.

Robust crop production in Brazil and Argentina, as well as favorable exchange rates, are both supporting positive economics for farmers.

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STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

Net sales for the three months ended June 30, 2020 were approximately $2,006.8 million compared to approximately $2,422.6 million for the same period in 2019 .

Net sales for the six months ended June 30, 2020 were approximately $3,935.1 million compared to approximately $4,418.4 million for the same period in 2019 .

The following tables set forth, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , the impacts to net sales of currency translation by geographical segment (in millions, except percentages):

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Change Due to Currency Translation

Net sales for the three months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately $2,497.5 million compared to approximately $2,109.4 million for the same period in 2019.

Net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 were approximately $6,432.6 million compared to approximately $6,527.8 million for the same period in 2019.

The following tables set forth, for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, the impacts to net sales of currency translation by geographical segment (in millions, except percentages):

Three Months Ended September 30, Change Change Due to Currency Translation

2020 2019 $ % $ %

North America $ 582.2 $ 536.2 $ 46.0 8.6 % $ (2.6) (0.5) %

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Asia/Pacific/Africa 235.5 188.1 47.4 25.2 % 7.4 3.9 %

Six Months Ended June 30,

Change Due to Currency Translation

$ 2,497.5 $ 2,109.4 $ 388.1 18.4 % $ (33.2) (1.6) %

Nine Months Ended September 30, Change Change Due to Currency Translation

2020 2019 $ % $ %

North America $ 1,689.9 $ 1,651.3 $ 38.6 2.3 % $ (11.9) (0.7) %

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Asia/Pacific/Africa 492.2 481.7 10.5 2.2 % (5.1) (1.1) %

Regionally, net sales in North America decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily a result of negative currency translation and lower net sales of grain and protein equipment, high horsepower tractors and sprayers, partially offset by higher net sales of hay equipment and replacement parts.

In our EME region, net sales were lower during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily due to lost production caused by the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic and the negative impact of foreign currency translation.

Net sales declines were experienced in virtually all major markets in the region.

Net sales in South America, excluding the negative impact of foreign currency translation, increased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

$ 6,432.6 $ 6,527.8 $ (95.2) (1.5) % $ (200.5) (3.1) %

Regionally, net sales in North America increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

These increases were primarily a result of higher net sales of high horsepower tractors, hay equipment and replacement parts, partially offset by lower net sales of grain and protein equipment.

In our EME region, net sales were higher during the three months ended September 30, 2020 and lower during and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

The decrease during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to lost production and supply chain constraints caused by the impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic, which resulted in net sales declines in virtually all major markets in the region.

The increase during the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to increased production volumes as we recovered from previous supply chain disruptions and low production output.

Net sales in South America increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

Net sales increased in Brazil and Argentina, partially offset by decreased net sales in other South American markets.

In our APA region, net sales decreased during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 , primarily driven by negative foreign currency translation, product availability and net sales declines in Africa, partially offset by net sales increases in China and Australia.

We estimate worldwide average price increases were approximately 0.3% and 0.4%, respectively, during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same prior year periods.

Consolidated net sales of tractors and combines, which combined comprised approximately 53.9% and 55.3% of our net sales for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, decreased approximately 24.4% and 16.2% compared to the same periods in 2019 , respectively.

Unit sales of tractors and combines decreased approximately 21.9% and 14.7%, respectively, for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

In our APA region, net sales increased during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019, primarily driven by net sales increases in Australia and China, partially offset by net sales declines in Africa and Southeast Asia.

We estimate worldwide average price increases were approximately 1.3% and 0.7%, respectively, during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same prior year periods.

Consolidated net sales of tractors and combines, which combined comprised approximately 62.0% and 57.9% of our net sales for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, increased approximately 26.0% compared to the three months ended September 30, 2019 and decreased approximately 2.6% compared to the and nine months ended September 30, 2019.

Unit sales of tractors and combines increased approximately 11.0% for the three months ended September 30, 2020 and decreased approximately 4.8% for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

The difference between the unit sales change and the change in net sales was primarily the result of foreign currency translation, pricing and sales mix changes.

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The following tables set forth, for the periods indicated, the percentage of net sales of certain items in our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations (in millions, except percentages):

Three Months Ended June 30,

Net Sales (1)

Three Months Ended September 30,

Net Sales $ % of

Gross profit $ 578.7 23.2 % $ 450.2 21.3 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses 251.3 10.1 % 245.0 11.6 %

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Amortization of intangibles 14.8 0.6 % 14.9 0.7 %

Goodwill impairment charge

Restructuring expenses

Bad debt expense 5.8 0.2 % 0.8 — %

Restructuring expenses 0.8 — % 1.3 0.1 %

Income from operations $ 224.0 9.0 % $ 105.9 5.0 %

Six Months Ended June 30,

Net Sales (1)

Nine Months Ended September 30,

Net Sales (1)

Gross profit $ 1,461.9 22.7 % $ 1,470.8 22.5 %

Selling, general and administrative expenses 718.4 11.2 % 767.9 11.8 %

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Goodwill impairment charge 20.0 0.3 % — — %

Restructuring expenses

Bad debt expense 9.0 0.1 % 2.1 — %

Restructuring expenses 5.4 0.1 % 3.0 — %

Income from operations $ 421.7 6.6 % $ 397.9 6.1 %

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Gross profit as a percentage of net sales decreased for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily due to lower net sales caused by the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, partially offset from the benefits of increased pricing and improved material costs.

Global production hours declined approximately 19.2% and 14.0%, respectively, in the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

These decreases were primarily due to the suspension of production in our European and South American production sites in late March and throughout April due to component supply disruptions and government-mandated closures of facilities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

These factory closures resulted in significantly lower production hours.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be unpredictable, and a range of factors could impact our future sales, including additional production constraints, government mandates and changing industry conditions impacted by commodity prices, farmer sentiment and the other factors that we discuss below under “Risk Factors.”

We recorded approximately $0.3 million and $0.4 million of stock compensation expense within cost of goods sold during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $0.5 million and $1.0 million for the comparable periods in 2019 .

Gross profit as a percentage of net sales increased for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, the increase was primarily due to the benefits of improved pricing and material costs, partially offset by the impact of lower production volumes.

Global production hours decreased approximately 6.8% in the nine months ended September 30, 2020 and increased approximately 10.0% in the three months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

The decrease during the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to the suspension of production in our European and South American production sites in late March and throughout April due to component supply disruptions and government-mandated closures of facilities caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The increase during the three months ended September 30, 2020 was primarily due to increased production volumes as we recovered from these supply disruptions and facility closures in the first half of 2020.

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic continue to be unpredictable, and a range of factors could impact our future sales, including additional production and workforce constraints, government mandates and changing industry conditions impacted by commodity prices, farmer sentiment and the other factors that we discuss below under “Risk Factors.” We recently suspended operations at a production facility in the U.S.

due to a rise in COVID-19 infection rates.

We recorded approximately $0.5 million and $0.9 million of stock compensation expense within cost of goods sold during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $0.3 million and $1.3 million for the comparable periods in 2019.

See below and refer to Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information on stock compensation expense.

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A expenses”), as a percentage of net sales, were higher for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

The increase was a result of the significant decline in net sales in 2020 compared to 2019 despite substantial reductions in expenses achieved through actions such as delayed merit compensation increases, reduced travel expense and the temporary furloughing of certain employees.

We recorded approximately $10.1 million and $12.6 million of stock compensation expense within SG&A expenses during the three and six

Selling, general and administrative expenses (“SG&A expenses”), as a percentage of net sales, were lower for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

The decrease was as a result of increased net sales during the third quarter compared to 2019.

The reduction in SG&A expenses as a percentage of net sales for the nine months ended September 30, 2020 was achieved through actions such as delayed merit compensation increases, reduced travel

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months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $12.2 million and $24.2 million during the same periods in 2019 .

expenses and the temporary furloughing of certain employees.

We recorded approximately $13.7 million and $26.3 million of stock compensation expense within SG&A expenses during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $7.8 million and $32.0 million during the same periods in 2019.

Refer to Note 3 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Engineering expenses, as a percentage of net sales, increased slightly for both the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019 .

During the three months ended June 30, 2020 , we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $20.0 million related to a tillage and seeding joint venture in which we own a 50% interest.

Engineering expenses, as a percentage of net sales, decreased for both the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 compared to the same periods in 2019.

During the nine months ended September 30, 2020, we recorded a non-cash goodwill impairment charge of approximately $20.0 million related to a tillage and seeding equipment joint venture in which we own a 50% interest.

The impairment charge was recorded as “Goodwill impairment charge” within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, with an offsetting benefit of approximately $10.0 million included within “Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests.” Refer to Note 4 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

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If weak market conditions persist in the Europe/Middle East market for grain storage equipment, or if our planned strategies to improve the business are not successful, we may incur an additional impairment charge related to this reporting unit in the future.

The restructuring expenses of approximately $3.8 million and $4.6 million recorded during the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, primarily related to severance and related costs associated with the rationalization of certain manufacturing operations and administrative offices located in the United States, Europe and South America.

The restructuring expenses of approximately $0.8 million and $5.4 million recorded during the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, primarily related to severance and related costs associated with the rationalization of certain manufacturing operations and administrative offices located in the United States, Europe and South America.

Refer to Note 2 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information.

Interest expense, net was approximately $6.1 million and $9.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $6.0 million and $9.5 million for the comparable periods in 2019 .

Interest expense, net was approximately $3.6 million and $13.1 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $6.4 million and $15.9 million for the comparable periods in 2019.

See “Liquidity and Capital Resources” for further information on our available funding.

Other expense, net was approximately $10.0 million and $22.5 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $11.6 million and $26.2 million for the comparable periods in 2019 .

Losses on sales of receivables, primarily related to our accounts receivable sales agreements with our finance joint ventures in North America, Europe and Brazil and included in “Other expense, net,” were approximately $4.3 million and $12.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $11.0 million and $19.7 million for the comparable periods in 2019 .

Other expense, net was approximately $15.3 million and $37.8 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $20.8 million and $47.0 million for the comparable periods in 2019.

Losses on sales of receivables, primarily related to our accounts receivable sales agreements with our finance joint ventures in North America, Europe and Brazil and included in “Other expense, net,” were approximately $6.1 million and $18.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $10.6 million and $30.3 million for the comparable periods in 2019.

The decreases in losses was primarily as a result of lower interest rates in 2020 as compared to 2019.

We recorded an income tax provision of approximately $31.3 million and $60.7 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $53.2 million and $72.6 million for the comparable periods in 2019 .

We recorded an income tax provision of approximately $57.2 million and $117.9 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $83.2 million and $155.8 million for the comparable periods in 2019.

During the third quarter of 2019, we recorded a non-cash adjustment to establish a valuation allowance against our Brazilian net deferred income tax assets of approximately $53.7 million.

Our effective tax rate varies from period to period due to the mix of taxable income and losses in the various tax jurisdictions in which we operate.

We maintain a valuation allowance to fully reserve against our net deferred tax assets in the United States and certain other foreign jurisdictions.

Our effective tax rate for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 include the impact of valuation allowances against certain of our Brazilian and U.S.

We maintain a valuation allowance to fully reserve against our net deferred tax assets in the United States, Brazil and certain other foreign jurisdictions.

Our effective tax rate for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020 include the impact of valuation allowances against certain of our Brazilian and U.S.

net deferred tax assets and, accordingly, we recorded no tax benefit against our Brazilian and U.S.

Equity in net earnings of affiliates, which is primarily comprised of income from our AGCO Finance joint ventures, was approximately $10.1 million and $21.3 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2020 , respectively, compared to approximately $11.6 million and $22.4 million for the comparable periods in 2019 , primarily due to slightly lower net earnings from our AGCO Finance joint ventures.

Equity in net earnings of affiliates, which is primarily comprised of income from our AGCO Finance joint ventures, was approximately $10.2 million and $31.5 million for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2020, respectively, compared to approximately $10.8 million and $33.2 million for the comparable periods in 2019, primarily due to lower net earnings from our AGCO Finance joint ventures.

Refer to “Finance Joint Ventures” for further information regarding our finance joint ventures and their results of operations.

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Our AGCO Finance joint ventures provide both retail financing and wholesale financing to our dealers in the United States, Canada, Europe, Brazil, Argentina and Australia.

The joint ventures are owned by us and by a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rabobank.

The joint ventures are owned by us and by a wholly-owned subsidiary

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The majority of the assets of the finance joint ventures consist of finance receivables.

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We do not guarantee the debt obligations of the joint ventures.

As of June 30, 2020 , our capital investment in the finance joint ventures, which is included in “Investment in

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affiliates” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, was approximately $343.9 million compared to $339.0 million as of December 31, 2019 .

The total finance portfolio in our finance joint ventures was approximately $9.5 billion and $9.6 billion as of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively.

The total finance portfolio as of June 30, 2020 included approximately $7.8 billion of retail receivables and $1.7 billion of wholesale receivables from our dealers.

As of September 30, 2020, our capital investment in the finance joint ventures, which is included in “Investment in affiliates” on our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, was approximately $363.4 million compared to $339.0 million as of December 31, 2019.

The total finance portfolio in our finance joint ventures was approximately $10.0 billion and $9.6 billion as of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

The total finance portfolio as of September 30, 2020 included approximately $8.3 billion of retail receivables and $1.7 billion of wholesale receivables from our dealers.

The total finance portfolio as of December 31, 2019 included approximately $7.7 billion of retail receivables and $1.9 billion of wholesale receivables from our dealers.

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During 2020, we made a total of approximately $1.9 million of additional investments in our finance joint venture in the Netherlands.

For the six months ended June 30, 2020 , our share in the earnings of the finance joint ventures, included in “Equity in net earnings of affiliates” within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, was approximately $21.0 million compared to approximately $22.3 million for the same period in 2019 .

For the nine months ended September 30, 2020, our share in the earnings of the finance joint ventures, included in “Equity in net earnings of affiliates” within our Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, was approximately $31.5 million compared to approximately $32.5 million for the same period in 2019.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

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We believe that the following facilities, together with available cash and internally generated funds, will be sufficient to support our working capital, capital expenditures and debt service requirements for the foreseeable future (in millions):

June 30, 2020

September 30, 2020

Credit facility, expires 2023 $ 271.2

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Other long-term debt 10.9

On April 9, 2020, we entered into an amendment to our $800.0 million multi-currency revolving credit facility to include incremental term loans (“2020 term loans”) that allow us to borrow an aggregate principal amount of €235.0 million and $267.5 million , respectively (or an aggregate of approximately $530.9 million as of June 30, 2020 ).

On April 9, 2020, we entered into an amendment to our $800.0 million multi-currency revolving credit facility to include incremental term loans (“2020 term loans”) that allow us to borrow an aggregate principal amount of €235.0 million and $267.5 million, respectively (or an aggregate of approximately $542.4 million as of September 30, 2020).

Amounts can be drawn incrementally at any time prior to maturity, but must be drawn down proportionately.

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dollars plus 1.0%, plus a margin based on our credit rating ranging from 0.125% to 1.375% until April 8, 2021 and ranging from 0.375% to 1.375% thereafter.

On April 15, 2020, we borrowed €117.5 million and $133.8 million (or an aggregate of approximately $265.5 million as of June 30, 2020) of 2020 term loans.

On April 15, 2020, we borrowed €117.5 million and $133.8 million (or an aggregate of approximately $271.2 million as of September 30, 2020) of 2020 term loans.

We simultaneously repaid €100.0 million (or approximately $108.7 million) of our revolving credit facility from the borrowings received.

There were no other borrowings on the 2020 term loans subsequent to the initial borrowings in April during the three months ended June 30, 2020 .

As of June 30, 2020 , we had the ability to borrow approximately $265.4 million of 2020 term loans.

There were no other borrowings on the 2020 term loans subsequent to the initial borrowings in April 2020.

As of September 30, 2020, we had the ability to borrow approximately $271.2 million of 2020 term loans.

Refer to Note 5 to the Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for additional information regarding our current facilities.

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Interest accrues on amounts outstanding under the credit facility, at our option, at either (1) LIBOR plus a margin ranging from 0.875% to 1.875% based on our credit rating, or (2) the base rate, which is equal to the higher of (i) the administrative agent’s base lending rate for the applicable currency, (ii) the federal funds rate plus 0.5%, and (iii) one-month LIBOR for loans denominated in U.S.

dollars plus 1.0% , plus a margin ranging from 0.0% to 0.875% based on our credit rating.

As of June 30, 2020 , we had approximately $196.1 million of outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility and the ability to borrow approximately $603.9 million under the revolving credit facility.

In December 2018, we entered into a term loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”), which provided us with the ability to borrow up to €250.0 million .

The €250.0 million (or approximately $280.3 million as of June 30,

dollars plus 1.0%, plus a margin ranging from 0.0% to 0.875% based on

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2020 ) of funding was received on January 25, 2019 with a maturity date of January 24, 2025.

our credit rating.

As of September 30, 2020, we had no outstanding borrowings under the revolving credit facility, and the ability to borrow is approximately $800.0 million under the revolving credit facility.

In December 2018, we entered into a term loan agreement with the European Investment Bank (“EIB”), which provided us with the ability to borrow up to €250.0 million.

The €250.0 million (or approximately $292.4 million as of September 30, 2020) of funding was received on January 25, 2019 with a maturity date of January 24, 2025.

We are permitted to prepay the term loan before its maturity date.

Interest is payable on the term loan at 1.002% per annum, payable semi-annually in arrears.

In October 2018, we entered into a term loan agreement with Rabobank in the amount of €150.0 million (or approximately $168.1 million as of June 30, 2020 ).

In October 2018, we entered into a term loan agreement with Rabobank in the amount of €150.0 million (or approximately $175.4 million as of September 30, 2020).

We are permitted to prepay the term loan before its maturity date on October 28, 2022.

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The provisions of the term loan agreements are identical in nature with the exception of interest rate terms and maturities.

In aggregate, as of June 30, 2020 we have indebtedness of approximately €657.0 million (or approximately $736.5 million ) under a total group of twelve term loan agreements with remaining maturities ranging from August 2021 to August 2028.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , we had short-term borrowings due within one year of approximately $102.6 million and $150.5 million , respectively.

In aggregate, as of September 30, 2020 we have indebtedness of approximately €657.0 million (or approximately $768.4 million) under a total group of twelve term loan agreements with remaining maturities ranging from August 2021 to August 2028.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, we had short-term borrowings due within one year of approximately $47.7 million and $150.5 million, respectively.

Interest on U.S.

dollar borrowings under our credit facility and the 2020 term loans is calculated based upon LIBOR.

In the event that LIBOR is no longer published, interest will be calculated based upon a base rate.

In the event that LIBOR is no longer published, interest will be calculated upon a base rate.

The credit facility and 2020 term loans also provide for an expedited amendment process once a replacement for LIBOR is established.

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Should we ever encounter difficulties, our historical relationship with our lenders has been strong and we anticipate their continued long-term support of our business.

Our available funding as of June 30, 2020 was approximately $1,269.0 million , consisting of unrestricted cash of approximately $399.7 million and available borrowing capacity of approximately $869.3 million .

The addition of the new term loan facility on April 9, 2020 increased our borrowing capacity by approximately $530.9 million as of June 30, 2020 .

Our available funding stabilized during the second quarter of 2020, and we are confident that we have sufficient available funding provided the length and severity of the pandemic on our operations is not more significant than currently estimated.

Our available funding as of September 30, 2020 was approximately $1,574.5 million, consisting of unrestricted cash of approximately $503.3 million and available borrowing capacity of approximately $1,071.2 million under our current credit facility.

The addition of the new term loan facility on April 9, 2020 increased our borrowing capacity by approximately $542.4 million as of September 30, 2020.

Our available funding stabilized during the course of 2020, and we are confident that we have sufficient available funding provided the length and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic on our operations is not more significant than currently estimated.

While we currently expect to maintain the payment of our quarterly dividend, we have suspended share repurchases until business visibility improves.

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These agreements are accounted for as off-balance sheet transactions and have the effect of reducing accounts receivable and short-term liabilities by the same amount.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , the cash received from receivables sold under the U.S., Canadian, European and Brazilian accounts receivable sales agreements was approximately $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion , respectively.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, the cash received from receivables sold under the U.S., Canadian, European and Brazilian accounts receivable sales agreements was approximately $1.5 billion and $1.6 billion, respectively.

Our finance joint ventures in Europe, Brazil and Australia also provide wholesale financing directly to our dealers.

The receivables associated with these arrangements are also without recourse to us.

As of June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , these finance joint ventures had approximately $77.3 million and $104.3 million , respectively, of outstanding accounts receivable associated with these arrangements.

As of September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, these finance joint ventures had approximately $67.5 million and $104.3 million, respectively, of outstanding accounts receivable associated with these arrangements.

These arrangements are accounted for as off-balance sheet transactions.

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These arrangements are also accounted for as off-balance sheet transactions.

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In order to efficiently manage our liquidity, we generally pay vendors in accordance with negotiated terms.

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We do not reimburse vendors for any costs they incur for participation in the programs.

Amounts owed to the financial institutions are presented as "Accounts payable" in our Condensed

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Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Amounts owed to the financial institutions are presented as "Accounts payable" in our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

Should we not be able to negotiate extended payment terms with our vendors, or should financial institutions no longer be willing to participate in early payment programs with us, we would expect to have sufficient liquidity to timely pay our vendors without any material impact on us or our financial position.

Our debt to capitalization ratio, which is total indebtedness divided by the sum of total indebtedness and stockholders’ equity, was 38.7% and 30.4% at June 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019 , respectively.

Cash flows used in operating activities were approximately $221.6 million for the first six months of 2020 compared to approximately $212.9 million for the same period in 2019 .

Our normal seasonal requirements for working capital, as well as the impacts of factory shutdowns, production cuts and supply chain constraints, resulted in negative cash flow from operations during the six months ended June 30, 2020 .

Our debt to capitalization ratio, which is total indebtedness divided by the sum of total indebtedness and stockholders’ equity, was 35.4% and 30.4% at September 30, 2020 and December 31, 2019, respectively.

Cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $224.1 million for the first nine months of 2020 compared to cash flows used in operating activities of approximately $80.2 million for the same period in 2019.

Our normal seasonal requirements for working capital, as well as strong cash flow generation resulting from our recovery to normalized production volumes, resulted in a positive cash flow from operations during the nine months ended September 30, 2020.

Our focus on reducing company inventory levels resulted in a decrease of inventory of approximately $254.2 million as compared to the same period in 2019, which also benefited operating cash flow.

Our working capital requirements are seasonal, with investments in working capital typically building in the first half of the year and then reducing in the second half of the year.

We had $1,263.2 million in working capital at June 30, 2020 as compared to $844.6 million at December 31, 2019 and $932.7 million at June 30, 2019 .

Accounts receivable and inventories, combined, at June 30, 2020 were $193.1 million higher and $363.2 million lower than at December 31, 2019 and June 30, 2019 , respectively.

Accounts receivable and inventories, combined, at June 30, 2020 were lower than June 30, 2019 primarily due to lower sales and production levels, as well as negative currency translation.

Capital expenditures for the first six months of 2020 were $117.5 million compared to $114.9 million for the same period in 2019 .

We anticipate that capital expenditures for the full year of 2020 will be approximately $225 million and will be used primarily to support the development and enhancement of new and existing products, upgrade our system capabilities and improve our factory productivity.

We had $1,087.2 million in working capital at September 30, 2020 as compared to $844.6 million at December 31, 2019 and $928.9 million at September 30, 2019.

Accounts receivable and inventories, combined, at September 30, 2020 were $168.0 million higher and $182.2 million lower than at December 31, 2019 and September 30, 2019, respectively.

Accounts receivable and inventories, combined, at September 30, 2020 were lower than September 30, 2019 primarily due to lower sales and production levels, as well as negative currency translation.

Capital expenditures for the first nine months of 2020 were $183.1 million compared to $188.1 million for the same period in 2019.

We anticipate capital expenditures for the full year of 2020 will be approximately $250.0 million and will be used primarily to support the development and enhancement of new and existing products, upgrade our system capabilities and improve our factory productivity.

Share Repurchase Program

During the three months ended June 30, 2020 , we did not purchase any shares directly or enter into any accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreements as a result of our suspension of share repurchases until business visibility improves.

During the three months ended June 30, 2020 and September 30, 2020, we did not purchase any shares directly or enter into any accelerated share repurchase (“ASR”) agreements as a result of our suspension of share repurchases until business visibility improves.

During the three months ended March 31, 2020, we entered into ASR agreements with a financial institution to repurchase an aggregate of $55.0 million of shares of our common stock.

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The specific number of shares we ultimately repurchased was determined at the completion of the term of the ASR agreements based on the daily volume-weighted average share price of our common stock less an agreed upon discount.

Upon settlement of the ASR agreements, we were entitled to receive additional shares of common stock or, under certain circumstances, were required to remit a settlement amount.

All shares received under the ASR agreements were retired upon receipt, and the excess of the purchase price over par value per share was recorded to a combination of “Additional paid-in capital” and “Retained earnings” within our Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets.

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We are party to a number of commitments and other financial arrangements, which may include off-balance sheet arrangements.

At June 30, 2020 , we guaranteed indebtedness owed to third parties of approximately $25.4 million , primarily related to dealer and end-user financing of equipment.

At September 30, 2020, we guaranteed indebtedness owed to third parties of approximately $18.4 million, primarily related to dealer and end-user financing of equipment.

In addition, we had accrued approximately $23.7 million of outstanding guarantees of residual values that may be owed to our finance joint ventures in the United States and Canada due upon expiration of certain eligible operating leases between the finance joint ventures and end users.

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We also sell a majority of our wholesale receivables in North America, Europe and Brazil to our U.S., Canadian, European and Brazilian finance joint ventures.

At June 30, 2020 , we had outstanding designated and non-designated foreign currency contracts with a gross notional amount of approximately $2.7 billion .

At September 30, 2020, we had outstanding designated and non-designated foreign currency contracts with a gross notional amount of approximately $3.0 billion.

Refer to “Liquidity and Capital Resources” and “Item 3.

Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk-Foreign Currency Risk Management,” as well as to Notes 11, 13 and 18 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements, for further discussion of these matters.

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Contingencies

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Refer to Note 18 to our Condensed Consolidated Financial Statements for further discussion of these matters.

Global industry demand for farm equipment is expected to decline due to impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, weaker farmer sentiment and lower agricultural commodity prices in 2020 compared to 2019.

Our net sales are expected to decline in 2020 compared to 2019, reflecting lower global market demand and negative foreign currency translation, offset by modest positive pricing impacts.

Operating margins, excluding goodwill impairment charges in both 2020 and 2019, are expected to be below 2019 levels with the impact of lower sales and production volumes partially offset by the benefits of pricing and expense reductions.

Global industry demand for farm equipment is expected to be relatively flat in 2020 compared to 2019 with improved demand in our North American and South American regions offsetting lower demand in our EME region.

Our net sales are expected to marginally decline in 2020 compared to 2019, reflecting relatively flat global market demand and negative foreign currency translation, partially offset by modest positive pricing impacts.

Operating margins, excluding goodwill impairment charges in both 2020 and 2019, are expected to improve compared to 2019 levels due to the benefits of positive pricing, favorable material costs and expense control initiatives in light of the pandemic, offset by lower production levels.

Although not contemplated in the above outlook, the COVID-19 pandemic may continue to negatively impact our operations.

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Certain statements in “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and elsewhere in this Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q are forward-looking, including certain statements set forth under the headings “Liquidity and Capital Resources” and “Outlook.” Forward-looking statements reflect assumptions, expectations, projections, intentions or beliefs about future events.

These statements, which may relate to such matters as earnings, net sales, margins, industry demand, market conditions, commodity prices, farm incomes, foreign currency translation, general economic outlook, dividends, share repurchases, availability of financing, product development and enhancement, factory productivity, production and sales volumes, benefits from cost reduction initiatives, tax rates, compliance with loan covenants, capital expenditures, working capital and debt service requirements and the impacts of COVID-19 are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws.

These statements, which may relate to such matters as earnings, net sales, margins, industry demand, market conditions, commodity prices, farm incomes, foreign currency translation, general economic outlook, dividends, share repurchases, availability of financing, product development and enhancement, factory productivity, production and sales volumes, benefits from cost reduction initiatives, material costs, pricing impacts, tax rates, compliance with loan covenants, capital expenditures, working capital and debt service requirements and the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic are “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws.

These statements do not relate strictly to historical or current facts, and you can identify certain of these statements, but not necessarily all, by the use of the words “anticipate,” “assumed,” “indicate,” “estimate,” “believe,” “predict,” “forecast,” “rely,” “expect,” “continue,” “grow” and other words of similar meaning.

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• technological difficulties;

the impact of COVID-19.

• the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Any forward-looking statement should be considered in light of such important factors.

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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis