Industry & Services >> Analyst Interviews >> October 4, 1999

Ag Equipment & Machinery Stocks : Robert F. Mccarthy – Abn Amro

ROBERT F. MCCARTHY is a Director with ABN AMRO, Inc., covering capital goods manufacturers and industrial suppliers. Previously, he was associated with Duff & Phelps Investment Research Company. A Chartered Financial Analyst, he is a member of the Investment Analysts Society of Chicago and the Machinery Analysts of New York. Mr. McCarthy holds a Bachelor's degree from Miami University and an M.B.A. from the University of Chicago. Profile
TWST: In general, how would you characterize the environment for the

machinery companies as we move into 2000?

Mr. McCarthy: I guess the word I would choose would be challenging.