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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, DC 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST, 2000.
CNH GLOBAL N.V.
(TRANSLATION OF REGISTRANT'S NAME INTO ENGLISH)
WORLD TRADE CENTER
TOWER B, 10TH FLOOR
AMSTERDAM AIRPORT
THE NETHERLANDS
(ADDRESS OF PRINCIPAL EXECUTIVE OFFICES)
(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file
annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.)
Form 20-F X Form 40-F
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(Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the
information contained in this form is also thereby furnishing the
information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934.)
Yes No X
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(If "Yes" is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the
registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- _______.)
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CNH GLOBAL N.V.
Form 6-K for the month of August, 2000
List of Exhibits
1. August 2, 2000 press release of registrant relating to a two-month
extension it received from the European Commission to continue to pursue
divestiture of its Fermec Holdings Limited construction equipment business
2. August 2, 2000 press release of registrant, among other things,
announcing the completion of the sale of its New Holland Versatile, Genesis
and G-70 series four-wheel and two-wheel drive tractor lines, together with
the Winnipeg, Canada, plant in which they are made
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For more information contact:
William B. Masterson
01 262 636 5793
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
CNH RECEIVES EXTENSION FOR DIVESTITURE OF FERMEC CONSTRUCTION
EQUIPMENT BUSINESS
Racine, Wisconsin (August 2, 2000) - CNH Global (N:CNH) said today
that it has received a two-month extension from the European
Commission to continue to pursue divestiture of its Fermec Holdings
Limited construction equipment business. CNH's previous agreement with
EarthForce Holdings Limited for the sale of the Fermec business was
terminated by CNH after EarthForce did not meet the terms of the
agreement. CNH agreed to divest Fermec as part of the conditions under
which the European Commission approved the merger of Case Corporation
and New Holland.
CNH has renewed discussions with previously interested parties. The
company will also hold discussions with others that express interest
in the Fermec business. All Fermec operations and commercial
activities will continue under normal business conditions during this
time.
With strong global brands, CNH is a leader in the agricultural
equipment, construction equipment and financial services industries
and had combined 1999 revenues of approximately $11 billion. CNH sells
its products in 160 markets through a network of more than 10,000
dealers and distributors. CNH products are sold under the following
brands: Case, Case IH, Fermec, Fiatallis, Fiat-Hitachi, Link-Belt
earth-moving equipment, New Holland, New Holland Construction, O&K and
Steyr.
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[CNH LOGO]
For more information contact:
William B. Masterson
01 262 636 5793
NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
CNH COMPLETES REQUIRED DIVESTITURE OF
TRACTOR LINES AND PLANT
Racine, Wisconsin (August 2, 2000) - CNH Global
(N:CNH) said today that it has completed the sale
of its New Holland Versatile,
Genesis and G/70 series four-wheel and two-wheel
drive tractor lines, together with the Winnipeg,
Canada, plant in which they are made, to Buhler
Versatile Inc., a subsidiary of Buhler Industries,
Inc. (TSE:BUI).
Under the agreement, Buhler will supply the
worldwide New Holland commercial organization with
these tractor lines until October 31, 2001, and
the Genesis and G/70 series tractors to markets
outside of North America until December 31, 2002.
Buhler also will supply Winnipeg-produced
replacement parts for the tractor lines to the New
Holland organization on an ongoing basis.
In addition, CNH reached an agreement with Buhler
to manufacture New Holland's Bidirectional(TM)
tractor, the TV140, for exclusive distribution by
New Holland. CNH retains all commercial rights to
this tractor line.
CNH has begun development of new generation
four-wheel drive and over 140 horsepower tractor
lines for the New Holland brand with features
specifically for New Holland customers. The
agreement with Buhler, ensures that, in the
interim, New Holland dealers and customers will
have an uninterrupted supply of products and
replacement parts.
CNH retains the patented SuperSteer design
technology that gives New Holland tractors
superior turning radius capability as well as
improved traction and stability. CNH will license
this technology to Buhler for use on 70 series
tractors. New Holland will continue to integrate
the SuperSteer design into development of future
New Holland-brand tractor models.
With strong global brands, CNH is a leader in the
agricultural equipment, construction equipment and
financial services industries and had combined
1999 revenues of approximately $11 billion. Based
in the United States, CNH sells its products in
160 markets through a network of more than 10,000
dealers and distributions. CNH products are sold
under the following brands: Case, Case IH,
Fiatalis, Fiat-Hitachi, Link-Belt earth moving
equipment, New Holland, O&K and Steyr.
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SIGNATURES
PURSUANT TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934,
THE REGISTRANT HAS DULY CAUSED THIS REPORT TO BE SIGNED ON ITS BEHALF BY THE
UNDERSIGNED, THEREUNTO DULY AUTHORIZED.
CNH Global N.V.
By: /s/ Kevin J. Hallagan
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Kevin J. Hallagan
Vice President, Associate General
Counsel and Assistant Secretary
August 3, 2000
