Same Deutz-Fahr Group

SAME DEUTZ-FAHR is one of the world's leading manufacturers of tractors, engines, combine harvesters and agricultural machinery. Products are made and sold under the SAME, Lamborghini, DEUTZ-FAHR and Hürlimann names. The range of tractors runs from 25 to 265 HP and includes vineyard and special tractors for vineyards and orchards. In 2005 SDF achieved a turnover of 936.5 million euro from the sales of 33,367 tractors, 22,600 engines and 27,151 transmissions. The company, which employs around 3,000 people, also achieved a net profit of 31.6 million euro. By owning 40.3% of the shares, the Group is the principal shareholder of DEUTZ AG, the leading independent international manufacturer of diesel and gas ( www.samedeutz-fahr.com )