SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
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 April, 2003.
CNH GLOBAL N.V.
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CNH GLOBAL N.V.
Form 6-K for the month of April, 2003
List of Exhibits:
| 1. | Registrant’s Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity For Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment, During the Month of March and Cumulative for 3 Months, 2003, And Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected Agricultural Equipment at the End of February 2003 Relative to Industry Results or Levels, Compared with Prior Year Periods. |
CNH Global N.V.
Summary North American Retail Unit Sales Activity
For Selected Agricultural and Construction Equipment,
During the Month of MARCH and Cumulative for 3 Months, 2003,
And Indicators of North American Dealer Inventory Levels for Selected
Agricultural Equipment at the End of February 2003
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.
| Page 2 | CNH Global N.V | March N.A. Activity |
| SUMMARY OF NORTH AMERICAN RETAIL ACTIVITY | ||||||||
| Total North American | CNH RELATIVE PERFORMANCE | |||||||
| CATEGORY | INDUSTRY | (All Brands) | ||||||
RETAIL UNIT SALES: |
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MONTH OF MAR. 2003 |
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Agricultural Tractors: |
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under 40 horsepower (2WD) |
+29.6 | % | Up moderate double digits, but moderately less than the industry | |||||
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD) |
+11.5 | % | Up moderate double digits, significantly more than the industry | |||||
over 100 horsepower (2WD) |
(4.7 | )% | Down low double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
4 wheel drive tractors |
(10.9 | )% | Down moderate double digits, significantly worse than the industry | |||||
Total tractors |
+18.0 | % | Up low double digits, slightly worse than the industry | |||||
Combines |
(19.4 | )% | Down moderate double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
Loader/backhoes |
(14.6 | )% | Down moderate double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
Skid Steer Loaders |
(9.6 | )% | Down low double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
| Total Heavy Construction Equipment |
(5.5 | )% | Down high double digits, significantly worse than the industry | |||||
RETAIL UNIT SALES: |
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3 MONTHS, 2003 |
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Agricultural Tractors: |
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under 40 horsepower (2WD) |
+14.5 | % | Up mid-single digits | |||||
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD) |
(2.3 | )% | Up high single digits | |||||
over 100 horsepower (2WD) |
(0.3 | )% | Down high single digits | |||||
4 wheel drive tractors |
(12.3 | )% | Down moderate double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
Total tractors |
+6.0 | % | Up low single digits | |||||
Combines |
(21.4 | )% | Down moderate double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
Loader/backhoes |
(20.8 | )% | Down moderate double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
Skid Steer Loaders |
(14.2 | )% | Down low double digits, moderately worse than the industry | |||||
| Total Heavy Construction Equipment |
(5.7 | )% | Down moderate double digits, significantly worse than the industry | |||||
DEALER INVENTORIES: |
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END OF February 2003 |
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Agricultural Tractors: |
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under 40 horsepower (2WD) |
7.2 mos | 1 Month lower than the industry | ||||||
40 to 100 horsepower (2WD) |
5.6 | 1/2 Month lower than the industry | ||||||
over 100 horsepower (2WD) |
5.4 | 1 Month lower than the industry | ||||||
4 wheel drive tractors |
4.9 | 1 Month lower than the industry | ||||||
Total tractors |
6.4 | 1 Month lower than the industry | ||||||
Combines |
2.8 | 1/2 Month high than the industry | ||||||
Dated: APRIL 14, 2003
Industry Trends
| U.S. Ag Flash Reports |
March 2003 Flash Report
U.S. Unit Retail Sales
(Report released April 11, 2003)
| February 2003 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| March | March | Y-T-D | U.S. Field | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Equipment | 2003 | 2002 | % Chg. | 2003 | Y-T-D 2002 | % Chg. | Inventory | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Farm Wheel Tractors -
2 Wheel Drive |
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Under 40 HP |
9,255 | 7,127 | 29.9 | 17,872 | 15,512 | 15.2 | 57,645 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 & Under 100 HP |
4,563 | 3,979 | 14.7 | 10,174 | 10,259 | -0.8 | 24,898 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 HP & Over |
1,481 | 1,602 | -7.6 | 3,455 | 3,606 | -4.2 | 6,242 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total - 2 Wheel Drive |
15,299 | 12,708 | 20.4 | 31,501 | 29,377 | 7.2 | 88,785 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total - 4 Wheel Drive |
276 | 317 | -12.9 | 609 | 703 | -13.4 | 1058 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total — Farm Wheel |
15,575 | 13,025 | 19.6 | 32,110 | 30,080 | 6.7 | 89,843 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
Tractors |
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Combines |
268 | 361 | -25.8 | 653 | 846 | -22.8 | 1,066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(Self-Propelled) |
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These data are, in part, estimates that 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. These data represent most, but not all, of the manufacturers in each product category being sold at retail in the fifty states and the District of Columbia.
Ag Flash Report is updated by the 15th of the month.
For further information, please contact Mary Matimore at 312-321-1470.
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Industry Trends
| Canadian Ag Flash Reports |
Unit Retail Sales
(Report released 4/11/2003)
These data are, in part, estimates that 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. These data represent most, but not all, of the manufacturers in each product category being sold at retail in the Provinces of Canada.
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| Equipment | 2003 | 2002 | % Chg. | 2003 | 2002 | % Chg. | Inventory | Inventory | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Farm Wheel Tractors -
2 Wheel Drive |
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Under 40 HP |
300 | 247 | 21.5 | 704 | 711 | -1.0 | 3,474 | 2,961 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
40 & Under 100 HP |
451 | 518 | -12.9 | 1,067 | 1,246 | -14.4 | 2,950 | 3,210 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
100 HP & Over |
412 | 385 | 7.0 | 900 | 761 | 18.3 | 1,672 | 1,485 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total - 2 Wheel Drive |
1,163 | 1,150 | 1.1 | 2,671 | 2,718 | -1.7 | 8,096 | 7,656 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Total - 4 Wheel Drive |
58 | 58 | 0.0 | 118 | 126 | -6.3 | 239 | 168 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Total Farm Wheel
Tractors |
1,221 | 1,208 | 1.1 | 2,789 | 2,844 | -1.9 | 8,335 | 7,824 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Combines
(Self-Propelled) |
60 | 46 | 30.4 | 115 | 131 | -12.2 | 311 | 338 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| CNH Global N.V. | ||
| By: /S/Darlene M. Roback | ||
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Darlene M. Roback Assistant Secretary |
April 17, 2003