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FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
FOR THE MONTH OF MARCH, 2002.
CNH GLOBAL N.V.
(TRANSLATION OF REGISTRANT'S NAME INTO ENGLISH)
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CNH GLOBAL N.V.
Form 6-K for the month of March, 2002
List of Exhibits:
1. Registrant's Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity For
Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment, During the Month of
February and Cumulative for 2 Months, 2002, And Indicators of North
American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural Equipment at
the End of January 2002 Relative to Industry Results or Levels,
Compared with Prior Year Periods.
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Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity
For Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment,
During the Month of February and Cumulative for 2 Months, 2002, And
Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural
Equipment at the End of January 2002
Relative to Industry Results or Levels, Compared with Prior Year Periods
The following table summarizes selected agricultural and construction equipment
industry retail unit sales results in North America as compared with prior year
periods. Industry results for the current periods are expressed as a percentage
change from the prior year periods, by major product category. The percentage
change reflects only industry retail unit sales results and is derived from
flash, or preliminary actual, data of the U.S. Association of Equipment
Manufacturers (`AEM') and of the Canadian Farm and Industrial Equipment
Institute (`CFIEI').
These industry data are based on unit sales as preliminarily reported by AEM and
CFIEI member companies and include most, but not all, of the equipment sold in
each of the categories. The data are subject to revision from time to time and
caution should be maintained when using the data for any purpose. Actual results
will vary and may not be known for some time. Over time, industry results will
be adjusted to reflect actual sales differences, reclassifications, or other
factors. Retail unit sales will fluctuate from month to month due to several
factors, including timing of new products and new product introductions, product
availability, and sales programs. CNH Global N.V.'s performance for the same
periods is described relative to the change in industry results.
Also included in the table are indicators of North American dealer inventory
levels. Industry data are derived from the flash, or preliminary actual, data of
the AEM and CFIEI and expressed as the number of months of inventory on hand,
based on the simple average of the previous 12 months retail unit sales results.
CNH Global N.V.'s dealer's inventory levels for the same periods are described
relative to the industry levels.
This information reflects point-in-time data that is not necessarily
representative of either the market nor of CNH Global N.V.'s relative
performance going forward, nor does it reflect or imply any forward-looking
information regarding the market or CNH Global N.V.'s relative performance in
that market.
Copies of the relevant Agricultural Flash report from AEM and CFIEI follow the
table.
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SUMMARY OF NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL ACTIVITY
TOTAL NORTH AMERICAN CNH RELATIVE PERFORMANCE
CATEGORY INDUSTRY (ALL BRANDS)
RETAIL UNIT SALES:
MONTH OF FEB. 2002
Agricultural Tractors:
under 40 horsepower (2WD) + 11.1% up moderately more than the industry
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD) + 21.1% up mid single digits
over 100 horsepower (2WD) (20.4%) up low double digits
4 wheel drive tractors (25.1%) down significantly more than the industry
Total tractors + 8.2% up low double digits, slightly more than the industry
Combines + 8.4% up high double digits, significantly more than the industry
Loader/backhoes + 2.2% up significantly more than the industry
Skid Steer Loaders (12.6%) down moderately more than the industry
Total Heavy
Construction Equipment (3.7%) up low double digits
RETAIL UNIT SALES:
2 MONTHS, 2002
Agricultural Tractors:
under 40 horsepower (2WD) + 10.4% up low double digits, in line with the industry
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD) + 13.3% up low single digits
over 100 horsepower (2WD) (16.9%) flat
4 wheel drive tractors (9.7%) down significantly more than the industry
Total tractors + 6.4% up in line with the industry
Combines (27.2%) up moderate double digits, significantly more than the industry
Loader/backhoes + 5.1% up low double digits, moderately more than the industry
Skid Steer Loaders (12.4%) down moderately more than the industry
Total Heavy
Construction Equipment (4.9%) down moderately more than the industry
DEALER INVENTORIES:
END OF JANUARY 2002
Agricultural Tractors:
under 40 horsepower (2WD) 5.9 months supply 1 month less than the industry
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD) 5.1 months supply >1 month less than the industry
over 100 horsepower (2WD) 3.7 months supply about 1/2 month less than the industry
4 wheel drive tractors 2.2 months supply about 1/2 month more than the industry
Total tractors 5.3 months supply >1 month less than the industry
Combines 2.2 months supply about 1/2 month more than the industry
Dated: March 20, 2002
FEBRUARY 2002 FLASH REPORT
U.S. UNIT RETAIL SALES
(Report released MARCH 12, 2002)
JANUARY 2002
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY % % U.S. FIELD
EQUIPMENT 2002 2001 CHG. Y-T-D 2002 Y-T-D 2001 CHG. INVENTORY*
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2 WHEEL DRIVE
Under 40 HP 4,337 3,907 11.00% 8,295 7,511 10.40% 45,171
40 & Under 100 3,341 2,710 23.30% 6,365 5,573 14.20% 23,088
HP
100 HP & Over 1,016 1,355 -25.00% 2,005 2,551 -21.40% 4,947
TOTAL 8,694 7,972 9.10% 16,665 15,635 6.60% 73,206
4 WHEEL DRIVE 173 220 -21.40% 387 454 -14.80% 644
TOTAL FARM 8,867 8,192 8.20% 17,052 16,089 6.00% 73,850
WHEEL
TRACTORS
COMBINES 309 289 6.90% 493 704 -30.00% 1,038
(SELF-
PROPELLED)
[Graphic data included at this point in the Flash Report has been omitted due to
the inability of it being reproduced in the Edgarization process. Such data is
available from the Equipment Manufacturers Institute.]
Published monthly, the AEM Agriculture Flash Report compares monthly data from
the current and past year of the U.S. unit retail sales of two and four wheel
drive tractors and self-propelled combines. Data shown on the report are
estimates which are subject to revisions when final detail data become
available. Because of the seasonal nature of the industry, comparisons of
monthly data from one period to another should be done with extreme caution.
Data presented in the report represents most, but not all, of the manufacturers
in each product category being sold at retail in the 50 states and the District
of Columbia.
Note: Ag Flash Report is updated every 15th of the month.
For further information, please contact Mary Matimore, AEM Statistical
Assistant.
Equipment Manufacturers Institute
10 S. Riverside Plaza -- Chicago, IL 60606-3710
Phone: 312-321-1470 -- Fax: 312-321-1480
E-MAIL: emi@emi.org
Copyright(C) 2002 by the Equipment Manufacturers Institute. All rights reserved.
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FEBRUARY 2002 FLASH REPORT
CANADA REPORT - RETAIL SALES IN UNITS
(Report released March 13, 2002)
The Canadian Farm & Industrial Equipment Institute, Burlington, Ontario today
announced retail sales of farm tractors and combine harvesters in Canada for the
month.
These data are based on unit sales reported by CFIEI member companies. This
report includes most, but not all of the machines and implements sold in each of
these categories. These data are subject to revision from time to time and
caution should be maintained when using the data for any purpose.
FEBRUARY FEBRUARY JANUARY
YEAR-TO-DATE
2002 2001
CANADIAN CANADIAN
(FIELD) (FIELD)
EQUIPMENT 2002 2001 % CHG. 2002 2001 % CHG. INVENTORY INVENTORY
2 WHEEL TRACTORS
UNDER 40 HP 232 207 12.1% 466 427 9.1% 2,508 3,197
40& UNDER 100 HP 348 335 3.9% 720 678 6.2% 2,847 3,003
100 HP & OVER 174 140 24.3% 380 319 19.1% 1,311 1,413
TOTAL 754 682 10.6% 1,566 1,424 10.0% 6,666 7,613
4 WD TRACTORS 12 27 -55.6% 68 50 36.0% 96 237
TOTAL FARM WHEEL
TRACTORS 766 709 8.0% 1,634 1,474 10.9% 6,762 7,850
COMBINES
(SELF-PROPELLED) 51 43 18.6% 86 91 -5.5% 300 411
CANADIAN FARM & INDUSTRIAL EQUIPMENT INSTITUTE
3350 South Service Road, Garden Level
Burlington, Ontario, Canada, L7N 3M6
Phone: 905-632-8483 * Fax: 905-632-7138
E-MAIL: info@cfiei.ca
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By: /s/ Debra E. Kuper
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Debra E. Kuper
Assistant Secretary
March 20, 2002