8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 6, 2005)

Filed September 6, 2005For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced in this 8-K filing dated September 6, 2005, its intention to begin releasing monthly commentary on its retail sales, starting with the August 2005 data. This new disclosure practice is designed to provide investors with more timely and regular updates on the company's performance across its key segments: farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment. The commentary will be made available shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales figures, accessible via a recorded telephone message and the company's website, www.JohnDeere.com.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company will commence monthly releases of commentary on its retail sales.
  • 2The first commentary will cover August 2005 retail sales.
  • 3Information will be released after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report.
  • 4Commentary will cover farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment retail sales.
  • 5The information will be accessible via a recorded telephone message and the company's website.
  • 6This initiative aims to provide investors with more frequent and timely operational updates.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors that Deere & Company will begin providing monthly commentary on its retail sales, offering more frequent insights into the company's performance.

The first commentary, covering August 2005 retail sales, is expected to be available shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales figures, which typically occurs around the tenth day of the month.

Investors can access the commentary via a recorded telephone message at 309/765-5149 or through the company's website at www.JohnDeere.com. The information will be available on the phone shortly before it is posted online.

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