Terex Raises $210 Million Term Loan C

September 17, 2002
WESTPORT, Conn., Sep 17, 2002 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Terex Corporation (NYSE: TEX) announced today that Credit Suisse First Boston and Salomon Smith Barney Inc. are syndicating an incremental term loan for Terex in the principal amount of $210 million under Terex's existing secured bank credit facility.

The new term loan will bear interest at the rate of Libor plus 250 basis points and mature on December 31, 2009. The net proceeds of the incremental term loan will be used primarily to refinance existing indebtedness of Genie Holdings, Inc. Terex announced the acquisition of Genie, a leading global manufacturer of aerial work platforms with 2001 revenues of $575 million, on July 19, 2002, and expects to complete the acquisition later this month.

Safe Harbor Statement

The above contains forward-looking information based on Terex's current expectations. Because forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties, actual results could differ materially. Such risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Terex's control, include among others: Terex's business is highly cyclical and weak general economic conditions may affect the sales of its products and its financial results; the sensitivity of construction and mining activity to interest rates, government spending and general economic conditions; the ability to successfully integrate acquired businesses; the retention of key management personnel; foreign currency fluctuations; Terex's businesses are very competitive and may be affected by pricing, product initiatives and other actions taken by competitors; the effects of changes in laws and regulations; Terex's business is international in nature and is subject to changes in exchange rates between currencies, as well as international politics; the ability of suppliers to timely supply Terex parts and components at competitive prices; the financial condition of suppliers and customers, and their continued access to capital; Terex's ability to timely manufacture and deliver products to customers; Terex's substantial amount of debt and its need to comply with restrictive covenants contained in Terex's debt agreements; compliance with applicable environmental laws and regulations; and other factors, risks, uncertainties more specifically set forth in Terex's public filings with the SEC. Actual events or the actual future results of Terex may differ materially from any forward looking statement due to those and other risks, uncertainties and significant factors. The forward-looking statements herein speak only as of the date of this release. Terex expressly disclaims any obligation or undertaking to release publicly any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement included in this release to reflect any changes in Terex's expectations with regard thereto or any changes in events, conditions, or circumstances on which any such statement is based.

Terex Corporation is a diversified global manufacturer based in Westport, Connecticut, with 2001 annual revenues in excess of $1.8 billion. Terex is involved in a broad range of construction, infrastructure, recycling and mining-related capital equipment under the brand names of Advance, American, Amida, Atlas, Bartell, Bendini, Benford, Bid-Well, B.L. Pegson, Canica, Cedarapids, Cifali, CMI, Coleman Engineering, Comedil, CPV, Demag, Fermec, Finlay, Franna, Fuchs, Grayhound, Hi-Ranger, Italmacchine, Jaques, Johnson-Ross, Koehring, Lectra Haul, Load King, Lorain, Marklift, Matbro, Morrison, Muller, O&K, Payhauler, Peiner, Powerscreen, PPM, Re-Tech, RO, Royer, Schaeff, Simplicity, Square Shooter, Telelect, Terex, and Unit Rig. More information on Terex can be found at www.terex.com.

CONTACT:          Terex Corporation, Westport
                  Kevin O'Reilly, 203/222-5943

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