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Agco CEO: We've been managing our costs and inventories proactively

Agco CEO: We've been managing our costs and inventories proactively

In an interview on CNBC's Mad Money, Eric Hansotia said Agco (AGCO) has eliminated the grains and protein business which allows it to implement share buybacks. Global farming is at a trough, so there is lots of upside ahead, he noted. He sees Brazil as a strong growth opportunity for the company.
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