EXHIBIT 99.1
FORM 10-Q
QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 1997
PRESS RELEASE
BUCYRUS INTERNATIONAL, INC.
(NASDAQ: BCYR)
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EARLY TERMINATION BY THE
FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION
South Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 6, 1997... Bucyrus International, Inc. today reported that on August 5,
1997 the Federal Trade Commission has granted early termination of the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-
Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976. This enables the Company to complete its previously announced
acquisition of the assets of the Marion Power Shovel Company and the assets of certain related businesses from
Global Industrial Technologies, Inc. The closing of the transaction is expected within 15 business days.
Bucyrus International, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of surface mining equipment.
Contact: Daniel J. Smoke, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 414- 768-5371, or Craig R. Mackus,
Secretary and Controller, 414-768- 4267.