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Same Deutz-Fahr Denies Rumors of Takeover by Kubota

February 24, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer & Dealer Issues
The British web-based publication Stackyard reported in its February 24, edition that Same Deutz-Fahr, one of the world's leading manufacturers of tractors, combine harvesters, specialist harvesters, diesel engines and farm machinery, in response to the recent rumors published on the internet regarding Kubota's interest in potentially buying the Group, denies that there are any such negotiations underway and adds that there has never been any contact between SDF and Kubota in this regard.
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Great Plains Manufacturing Unveils New Conference Center

February 23, 2012 | Posted in Facilities
Great Plains Manufacturing, Salina, Kansas, recently unveiled its new 15,000 square foot state-of-the-art conference center when it played host to over 300 Great Plains Division dealer sales and service representatives. The company's Land Pride Division is set to host regional dealer meetings in early March.
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Rocky Mountain Dealerships Offers to Acquire All of its Unsecured Subordinated Debentures

February 22, 2012 | Posted in Data & Forecasts
Rocky Mountain Dealerships Inc. ("Rocky") (TSX:RME; RME.DB) is pleased to announce that in accordance with its previous announcement it has made an offer (the "Offer") to purchase all of its 7.00% convertible unsecured subordinated debentures due September 30, 2017 (the "Debentures") at a purchase price of $1,125 for each $1,000 principal amount of Debentures (the "Offer Price"), representing a premium of $125 to the face value of the Debentures per $1,000 principal amount.
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Back from the National Farm Machinery Show

February 20, 2012 | Posted in Manufacturer News
One of the nice things about standing in the long food concession lines at the National Farm Machinery Show last week is I got to meet some pretty interesting people. In my case, I visited with some farmers attending the show. One thing about farmers is they love to visit.
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