AGCO donates $650,000 to support UNICEF emergency efforts in Turkey

AGCO Corporation, Your Agricultural Company (NYSE: AGCO), a worldwide manufacturer and distributor of farm machinery and precision farming technology, today announced that it is donating $650,000 to the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in direct support of its response to the earthquake in Turkey. The donation will facilitate the provision of essential supplies and services to children, teens and families affected by the recent earthquakes.

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AGCO’s donation to UNICEF will be used to distribute relief supplies and services to those in need in Türkiye. (Photo: UNICEF)

“Our thoughts go out to our colleagues and their loved ones in Turkey, who continue to face many challenges in the wake of the devastating earthquakes,” said Eric Hansotia, AGCO Chairman, President and CEO. “We greatly appreciate the efforts of everyone involved to ensure the safety of our colleagues and their families, our Massey Ferguson dealers and our farmers who have been working to help secure food supplies. Our donation will provide needed and timely help to those affected.”

AGCO’s donation to UNICEF will be used to distribute relief supplies and services to those in need in Turkey. Although the total number of affected children remains uncertain, it is estimated that 5.4 million children live in earthquake-affected provinces. 2.5 million children need immediate support.

“The impact of the earthquakes on children and families was catastrophic, leaving hundreds of thousands in a desperate situation,” said Bettina Junker, Executive Director of UNICEF Switzerland and Liechtenstein. “We are doing everything in our power to ensure that everyone affected by the disaster gets the support they need.” After natural disasters, UNICEF is often among the first organizations on the ground. In Turkey, UNICEF teams are working with partnerships to distribute essential supplies such as vital health supplies, blankets, clothing and clean water and sanitation supplies, as well as continuing to provide safe spaces for children to play and recover from the traumatic events that testified.

About AGCO:

AGCO (NYSE:AGCO) is a world leader in the design, manufacture and distribution of agricultural machinery and precision farming technology. AGCO delivers customer value through its distinctive portfolio of brands, including leading brands such as Challenger®, Fendt®, GSI®, Massey Ferguson®, Precision Planting® and Valtra®. Powered by Fuse® Smart Farming Solutions, AGCO’s full line of equipment and services help farmers sustainably feed our world. Founded in 1990 and headquartered in Duluth, Georgia, USA, AGCO had net sales of approximately $12.7 billion in 2022. For more information, visit www.AGCOcorp.com. For company news, information and events, follow us on Twitter: @AGCOCorp. For financial news on Twitter, follow the hashtag #AGCOIR.

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About UNICEF:

UNICEF works in the world’s toughest places to reach the most disadvantaged children and young people and protect the rights of all children, everywhere. In 190 countries and territories, we do whatever it takes to help children survive, thrive and reach their potential, from infancy through adolescence.

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