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DEERE & CO 8-K Report (Aug 17, 2004)

Filed August 17, 2004For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2004, announcing its third-quarter fiscal 2004 financial results. The filing primarily consists of a press release and supplemental financial information, which are incorporated by reference. Investors should note that this information provides a snapshot of the company's performance during a key reporting period, offering insights into revenue, profitability, and potentially other operational metrics relevant to the agricultural and construction equipment sectors. The company's decision to furnish this information under Item 12 signifies its proactive approach to investor communication. While the specifics of the financial results are detailed within the referenced press release and supplemental documents, the 8-K itself serves as the formal notification and public disclosure mechanism for this important quarterly update.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K on August 17, 2004, reporting on third-quarter fiscal 2004 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release and supplemental financial information related to the third quarter.
  • 3The press release and supplemental data are incorporated by reference into the 8-K filing.
  • 4This report provides investors with an official update on the company's financial performance for the specified quarter.
  • 5The information is furnished under Item 12 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition).
  • 6The filing indicates that the provided information is not deemed filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except where specifically incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Deere & Company's third-quarter fiscal 2004 financial results, which are detailed in an accompanying press release and supplemental financial information.

The detailed financial results are contained within the press release and supplemental financial information that are referenced and incorporated by reference as Exhibit 20 to this 8-K filing.

This specific 8-K filing does not contain the full audited financial statements themselves. Instead, it incorporates by reference a press release and supplemental financial information that present the results of operations and financial condition for the third quarter of fiscal 2004.

Furnishing information under Item 12 of Form 8-K means that Deere & Company is providing details about its results of operations and financial condition for the quarter. While it's a formal disclosure, the filing notes that this specific information is not automatically considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 unless explicitly incorporated by reference into other filings.