CNH GLOBAL N.V. NON-BINDING INDICATION OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE POTENTIAL LAUNCH OF A VOLUNTARY TENDER OFFER FOR 100% OF KVERNELAND ASA'S OUTSTANDING SHARES

CNH Global NV (“CNH”) confirms that it has today sent to the Kverneland ASA Board of Directors a non-binding...

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BURR RIDGE, IL -- (December 19, 2011) -- CNH Global NV (“CNH”) confirms that it has today sent to the Kverneland ASA Board of Directors a non-binding indication of interest with respect to the potential launch of a voluntary tender offer for 100% of Kverneland ASA's outstanding shares at a price per share equal to NOK 9.50 (equivalent to an aggregate consideration of USD 246 million for 100% of Kverneland ASA's outstanding shares). The actual launch of such offer is subject to certain conditions including completion of satisfactory due diligence.

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