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Trimble sells precision agriculture business into JV with AGCO for $2B cash, retaining 15% stake
TRIMBLE INC.
- AGCO buys Common Units from Trimble for $2B in cash, then contributes JCA for 85% of the JV; Trimble retains 15%.
- JV will operate in mixed fleet precision agriculture market; closing subject to regulatory approvals and HSR Act.
- Trimble will separate its Agriculture business (GNSS, guidance, autonomy) via Carve-Out Restructuring before closing.
- Excluded French Assets not initially contributed; Trimble has put option to transfer later under French Put Option Letter.
- Trimble and AGCO enter ancillary agreements including Supply, Technology, Trademark, and Transition Services Agreements.