What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Deere & Company intends to release a monthly commentary on its retail sales for September 2004. This is a disclosure under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public access to material information.

How can investors access Deere's retail sales commentary?

Investors can access the commentary in two ways: through a recorded telephone message (phone number 309/765-5149) or by visiting the company's website at www.JohnDeere.com. The information is expected to be available by phone shortly before it is posted online.

What product segments will the retail sales commentary cover?

The commentary will provide insights into Deere's retail sales for farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.

DE 8-K: Regulation FD — Oct 4, 2004

Q: When can investors expect to hear Deere's retail sales commentary?

The commentary is expected to be released in the week following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) industry sales report. The AEM report is typically released on or shortly after the tenth day of the month.

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced its intention to release monthly commentary on September 2004 retail sales, expected in the week following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) industry sales report. This commentary will provide insights into the company's performance across its farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment segments. Investors will be able to access this information via a recorded telephone message or through the company's website, www.JohnDeere.com. The release of this monthly retail sales commentary signifies Deere's commitment to providing timely updates to the market, offering a more frequent glimpse into sales trends beyond standard quarterly financial reports.

Key Highlights

1Deere & Company will release monthly commentary on September 2004 retail sales.
2The announcement will follow the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) industry sales report.
3Commentary will cover farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment retail sales.
4Information will be available via a recorded telephone message.
5The commentary will also be accessible on the company's website, www.JohnDeere.com.
6Deere may post other development information on its website periodically.

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 4, 2004)

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