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Terex Corporation 10-Q Summary: Period Ended June 30, 2006

Business Context and Reporting Period

This Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q covers the three and six months ended June 30, 2006. Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer of capital equipment for construction, infrastructure, mining, and utility industries. The company operates through five reporting segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Construction, Cranes, Materials Processing & Mining, and Roadbuilding, Utility Products and Other. The financial statements reflect a segment realignment effective January 1, 2006, and a two-for-one stock split effective July 14, 2006.

Key Financial Metrics

Note: Total Debt calculated as Notes payable/current portion of long-term debt ($295.4) plus Long-term debt less current portion ($760.4) as of June 30, 2006.

Material Changes vs. Prior Period

• Revenue Growth: Net sales increased 18.3% for the quarter and 19.3% for the six-month period compared to 2005, driven by strong demand in Aerial Work Platforms, Cranes, and Materials Processing & Mining segments.
• Profitability Expansion: Income from operations surged 55.7% (quarterly) and 71.8% (six-month) due to pricing actions, volume leverage, and improved margins, despite component cost pressures.
• Segment Performance:
  • Aerial Work Platforms: Sales up 47.7% (quarterly) driven by rental market recovery.
  • Cranes: Sales up 31.1% (quarterly) with broad-based recovery and Asian market expansion.
  • Construction: Sales declined 4.7% (quarterly) due to scrap handler slowdown and production delays.
• Debt Reduction: The company redeemed $100 million of its 10-3/8% Senior Subordinated Notes in June 2006, incurring a $6.7 million loss on early extinguishment.
• Acquisitions: Results from acquisitions of Halco (Jan 2006) and Power Legend/Sichuan Crane (Apr 2006) are included in the current period.

Guidance, Outlook, and Risks

Outlook: Management anticipates continued strong end-market conditions for the balance of 2006, particularly in aerial work platforms, mining, and cranes. The company expects to generate cash in the second half of the year due to improved working capital efficiency and seasonality.

Capital Structure Actions:

• On July 14, 2006, Terex entered a new Credit Agreement providing up to $700 million in revolving credit and $200 million in term debt.
• The company announced the redemption of the remaining $200 million of 10-3/8% Notes in August 2006.
• Agreement reached to sell Tatra a.s. (heavy-duty vehicle manufacturer) to private equity investors, expected to close in Q3 2006.

Risks and Contingencies:

• Internal Controls: Management concluded disclosure controls were not effective as of June 30, 2006, citing material weaknesses in accounting personnel expertise and income tax accounting. Remediation efforts are ongoing.
• SEC Investigation: The company is cooperating with an SEC investigation regarding transactions with United Rentals, Inc. in 2000-2001.
• Market Risks: Exposure to foreign currency fluctuations (Euro, British Pound, etc.) and commodity costs (steel, tires). The company uses derivatives to hedge these risks.
• Debt Covenants: The new credit agreement imposes restrictive covenants, including a maximum leverage ratio of 3.75 to 1.00.

Investor Verification Checklist

• Internal Control Remediation: Verify progress on fixing material weaknesses in accounting and tax reporting to ensure future filing timeliness.
• Debt Redemption Costs: Confirm the total expense impact of the remaining $200 million note redemption scheduled for August 2006.
• Tatra Sale: Monitor the closing of the Tatra a.s. sale and the resulting cash proceeds or gain/loss recognition.
• Working Capital Trends: Assess if the company can maintain its target of 15% working capital investment as a percentage of annualized sales amidst sales growth.
• Component Costs: Track the impact of steel and tire price increases on gross margins in the second half of the year.