Article: Terex to Acquire A.S.V., Inc., Maker of Compact Track Loaders.

WESTPORT, Conn. -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) today announced that it has reached a definitive agreement to acquire A.S.V., Inc. (NASDAQ: ASVI) 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.

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