8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Oct 3, 2005)

Filed October 3, 2005For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced via an 8-K filing on October 3, 2005, its intention to release commentary on its September 2005 retail sales. This disclosure is part of the company's commitment to providing regular updates on its performance, following the monthly industry sales announcement by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM). Investors can expect to receive insights into the retail sales of farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment. The company will make this commentary available through a recorded telephone message and via its corporate website, www.JohnDeere.com, typically around the tenth day of each month, shortly after the AEM report is published. This proactive communication aims to keep stakeholders informed about key sales trends and other relevant company developments in a timely manner.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company to release commentary on September 2005 retail sales.
  • 2Commentary will cover farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial/consumer equipment.
  • 3Release timing is tied to the monthly announcement of industry sales by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
  • 4Information will be accessible via a recorded telephone message.
  • 5Commentary will also be available on the company's website (www.JohnDeere.com).
  • 6This is part of Deere's Regulation FD disclosure strategy.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and the public that Deere & Company plans to release commentary on its September 2005 retail sales. This disclosure adheres to Regulation FD, ensuring timely and non-discriminatory information dissemination.

Deere's sales commentary is expected to be released shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) publishes its monthly industry sales data, which is typically around the tenth day of the month. The commentary will be available on the company's website and via a recorded phone message.

The commentary will provide information and comment on the company's retail sales performance across its key segments: farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.

Deere's retail sales commentary will be accessible through a recorded telephone message at 309/765-5149 and via the company's official website, www.JohnDeere.com. The information is typically available by phone slightly before it is posted online.