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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 OCTOBER, 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 October, 2000
List of Exhibits
1. October 19, 2000 press release of registrant relating to a conference
call it will hold on October 26, 2000 to review its third quarter results.
2. October 20, 2000 press release of registrant announcing, among other
things, the reorganization of its manufacturing operations in Latin America
as part of the continued consolidation of its global industrial
organization.
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
CNH CONFERENCE CALL TO REVIEW THIRD QUARTER EARNINGS
For more Racine, Wisconsin (October 19, 2000) - CNH Global
information contact: (N:CNH) will hold a conference call on Thursday,
October 26, to review its third quarter results. Ted
William B. Masterson French, CNH president, financial services, and chief
01 262 636 5793 financial officer, will provide commentary.
The conference call will begin at approximately 9:00
a.m. U.S. CDT, following release of the company's
earnings earlier that morning. Those who would like to
access the call can do so by dialing 800-289-0518 or
913-981-5532 in the U.S., 0800 028 7957 in the U.K. and
+44 113 383 0462 in continental Europe. Callers are
encouraged to be on the line 15 minutes prior to the
call.
Those wishing to join the call are asked to register at
http://invite.taylor-rafferty.com/cnh/us (212-889-4350)
or at [email protected] (+44 20 7936 0400), to
ensure that an adequate number of telephone lines are
available.
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, O&K and Steyr.
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- CNH Global N.V. Administrative Offices 700 State Street Racine, WI 53404
U.S.A. http://www.cnh.com -
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NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
CNH ANNOUNCES INDUSTRIAL CONSOLIDATION
ACTIONS IN LATIN AMERICA
For more Racine, Wisconsin (October 20, 2000) - CNH Global
information contact: (N:CNH) today announced a reorganization of its
manufacturing operations in Latin America as part of
William B. Masterson the company's continued consolidation of its global
01 262 636 5793 industrial organization. These actions follow
previously announced consolidation plans in North
America and parts of Europe. The consolidation will
further improve the company's competitive position as
one of the world's largest equipment manufacturers.
The reorganization includes plans to consolidate
production at existing CNH plants in Curitiba, Belo
Horizonte and Piracicaba in Brazil and to close the
company's manufacturing facility in Sorocaba, Brazil.
Curitiba will become the center for tractor and combine
production for Latin America, and Piracicaba will
produce planting equipment in addition to sugar cane
equipment and coffee harvesters. Belo Horizonte will
become the center of construction equipment
manufacturing in Latin America.
The transfer of production will occur over the next 12
months. During this time, the company will work to
ensure an uninterrupted supply of products to its
customers. The company's strategy of developing
products on global platforms will result in a highly
cost-effective manufacturing process that will produce
differentiated products that deliver high quality and
performance for customers. Under the company's strong
brands, these products will continue to be sold and
serviced through CNH's existing distribution networks.
In addition, CNH will create a central distribution
facility in the Campinas region of Brazil to provide
replacement parts for the company's agricultural and
construction equipment dealers and customers. Finally,
Banco New Holland, the company's financial services
operation in Brazil, will become Banco CNH Capital and
will provide financing for dealers and customers of the
company's agricultural and construction equipment
brands.
With strong global brands, CNH is a leader in the
agricultural equipment, construction equipment and
financial services industries and
- CNH Global N.V. Administrative Offices 700 State Street Racine, WI 53404
U.S.A. http://www.cnh.com -
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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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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
October 20, 2000
