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TEREX COMPLETES REDEMPTION OF $200 MILLION OF
10-3/8% SENIOR SUBORDINATED NOTES
WESTPORT, CT, August 14, 2006 -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that it has completed the previously announced redemption of the remaining $200 million principal amount of its 10-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes due 2011, effective August 14, 2006. The total cash paid was $218 million, and included a call premium of 5.188% as set forth in the indenture for these Notes plus accrued interest of $38.33 per $1,000 principal amount at the redemption date. At June 30, 2006, the Notes being called represented $200 million of the Company's $1.1 billion of debt. The 10-3/8% Notes were originally issued March 29, 2001.
The Bank of New York, trustee for the Notes, acted as the paying agent for the Company in connection with this redemption.
Safe Harbor Statement
This press release may contain forward-looking information based on Terex’s current expectations. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Terex’s control, include among others: Terex’s businesses are highly cyclical and weak general economic conditions may affect the sales of their products and their financial results; Terex’s business is sensitive to fluctuations in interest rates and government spending; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; the retention of key management personnel; Terex’s businesses are very competitive and may be affected by pricing, product initiatives and other actions taken by competitors; the effects of changes in laws and regulations; Terex’s business is international in nature and is subject to changes in exchange rates between currencies, as well as international politics; Terex’s continued access to capital and ability to obtain parts and components from suppliers on a timely basis at competitive prices; the financial condition of suppliers and customers, and their continued access to capital; Terex’s ability to timely manufacture and deliver products to customers; possible work stoppages and other labor matters; Terex’s debt outstanding and the need to comply with restrictive covenants contained in Terex’s debt agreements; Terex’s ability to file its periodic reports with the SEC on a timely basis; the previously announced SEC investigation of Terex; Terex’s ability to maintain adequate disclosure controls and procedures and adequate internal controls over financial reporting; Terex’s implementation of a global enterprise system and its performance; compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations; product liability claims and other liabilities arising out of Terex’s business; and other factors, risks, uncertainties more specifically set forth in Terex’s public filings with the SEC. Actual events or the actual future results of Terex may differ materially from any forward looking statement due to those and other risks, uncertainties and significant factors. The forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this release. Terex expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement included in this release to reflect any changes in Terex’s expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer with 2005 revenue of $6.4 billion. Terex operates in five business segments: Terex Construction, Terex Cranes, Terex Aerial Work Platforms, Terex Materials Processing & Mining, and Terex Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other. Terex manufactures a broad range of equipment for use in various industries, including the construction, infrastructure, quarrying, mining, shipping, transportation, refining, and utility industries. Terex offers a complete line of financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.
Terex Corporation
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