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DEERE & CO 8-K Report (Sep 3, 2003)

Filed September 3, 2003For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company announced its intention to release a monthly retail sales commentary for August 2003. This commentary will be made available on the company's website following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) industry sales report, which is typically released around the tenth of each month. The statement will provide insights into Deere's specific retail sales performance across its farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment segments, in addition to commenting on the broader industry data from the AEM report. This proactive disclosure initiative by Deere aims to offer investors more timely information regarding the company's sales trends. By providing commentary directly through its website, Deere enhances transparency and allows stakeholders to gain a better understanding of its operational performance and market position shortly after industry-wide data becomes available.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company plans to release a monthly commentary on its August 2003 retail sales.
  • 2The commentary will be posted on the Deere website, www.deere.com.
  • 3Publication of the commentary is scheduled to occur after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report.
  • 4The AEM report is usually released on or shortly after the tenth day of the month.
  • 5The Deere commentary will include remarks on the AEM data and specific company retail sales figures.
  • 6Sales performance will be discussed across farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment segments.
  • 7Information will remain accessible on the company website for several days following its announcement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Deere & Company plans to release a monthly commentary on its retail sales performance. This announcement outlines how and when this information will be made available to the public.

The commentary is expected to be posted on the Deere website after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales report, which typically occurs on or shortly after the tenth day of the month.

The commentary will provide specific details about Deere's retail sales for farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment. It will also include remarks on the broader industry sales data released by the AEM.

The sales commentary will be available on Deere & Company's official website at www.deere.com for several days after it is posted.