Terex Corporation announces it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire A.S.V., Inc. through a tender offer followed by a merger. Headquartered in Grand Rapids, Minnesota, ASV is a manufacturer of compact rubber track loaders and related accessories, undercarriages and traction products. The transaction is valued at approximately $488 million, or $18 per fully diluted share of ASV common stock, and is subject to the valid tender of a majority of ASV's fully diluted common shares, regulatory approvals and other customary conditions. Terex expects the transaction to close by the end of the first quarter of 2008.

ASV compact track loaders feature a patent-protected undercarriage and exert one tenth the ground pressure of a skid steer loader, resulting in much less ground or turf damage during work. In addition, compact track loaders offer increased traction and greater stability. ASV compact track loaders will join an existing Terex compact equipment range of backhoe-loaders, mini excavators, compact wheel loaders, site dumpers, compaction rollers, light towers, generators and telehandlers.



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