Terex Corporation (NYSE:TEX) today announced that it has agreed to sell its India-based compact construction business to Manitou BF (Manitou). Manitou is a leader in all terrain material handling products. Terex Equipment Private Limited (TEPL) manufactures and sells backhoe loaders, engages in the sale of wheel loaders and contract manufactures and sells skid steer loaders. The sale is subject to customary closing conditions and is expected to be finalized in the first half of 2017.

“We are pleased to enter into this agreement with Manitou. Manitou is a strong strategic buyer with the resources and desire to further grow the business as an industrial base for Asia and emerging markets,” commented John L. Garrison, Terex President and Chief Executive Officer. “For Terex, the sale of TEPL represents the disposition of the last significant asset held for sale in Terex’s former Construction segment. This is an important milestone in executing on Terex’s commitment to focus our portfolio on those product categories where Terex has a significant presence in the market and that can provide the greatest returns for our shareholders.”

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About Terex:

Terex Corporation is a global manufacturer of lifting and material processing products and services that deliver lifecycle solutions to maximize customer return on investment. The company reports in three business segments: Aerial Work Platforms, Cranes, and Materials Processing. Terex delivers lifecycle solutions to a broad range of industries, including the construction, infrastructure, manufacturing, shipping, transportation, refining, energy, utility, quarrying and mining industries. Terex offers financial products and services to assist in the acquisition of Terex equipment through Terex Financial Services. Terex uses its website (www.terex.com) and its Facebook page (www.facebook.com/TerexCorporation) to make information available to its investors and the market.

Terex CorporationBrian J. Henry, 203-222-5954Senior Vice PresidentBusiness Development & Investor Relationsbrian.henry@terex.com

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