Profitable Year So Far For CNH Global

By CnAgri2012-11-02 19:20:48 Print

CNH Global N.V. announced financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2012.

Net sales for the quarter increased 5% (11% on a constant currency basis) to $4.8 billion as global demand for agricultural equipment remained solid, driven by high commodity prices offsetting the effects of a severe drought in North America.

Strong agricultural equipment sales more than offset the reduction in sales of construction equipment due to challenging market conditions in most geographies and the negative effects of foreign currency translation.

Equipment Operations posted a gross profit of $988 million, or 20.4% of net sales for the third quarter, and an operating profit of $464 million, as higher agricultural equipment revenues and positive net pricing in both segments compensated for increased SG&A expenditures and R&D expense (+22%) as a result of significant investments in new products and Tier 4 engine emissions compliance programs and the negative impact from foreign exchange.

Equipment net sales during the quarter were 83% agricultural equipment and 17% construction equipment.