Summary
Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K on September 3, 2002, to disclose its intention to release commentary on August 2002 retail sales. This commentary would be made available on the company's website following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) monthly industry sales announcement, typically around the tenth of the month. The disclosure indicates that Deere's statement would offer insights into the AEM data, providing context and further information regarding the company's retail sales performance across its farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment segments. Investors were informed that this information, along with other company developments, would be accessible on the Deere website for a period, emphasizing a commitment to transparency through its online platform.
Key Highlights
- 1Deere & Company announced plans to release commentary on August 2002 retail sales.
- 2The commentary will be posted on the Deere website following the AEM industry sales report.
- 3The AEM report is typically released on or shortly after the 10th day of the month.
- 4Deere's statement will provide comments on AEM data and company-specific retail sales.
- 5The company will discuss sales for farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial/consumer equipment.
- 6Information will be accessible on www.deere.com for several days.
- 7Other company developments may also be posted on the website periodically.