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DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Nov 22, 2005)

Filed November 22, 2005For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company filed an 8-K on November 22, 2005, primarily to report its fourth-quarter and full-year fiscal 2005 financial results. The filing includes a press release and supplemental financial information, providing investors with key performance metrics and insights into the company's operational and financial condition as of that period. Investors should review these documents to understand Deere's recent performance, earnings, and any material events or changes that may have occurred. The core of this filing revolves around the company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the entirety of fiscal year 2005. While the specific details of the results are not fully disclosed within the 8-K text itself but are referenced as exhibits, the report signals the release of this crucial information to the market. This allows investors to assess trends, profitability, and the overall health of Deere & Company's business segments, which typically include agricultural and construction equipment.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company filed an 8-K on November 22, 2005, to report financial results.
  • 2The filing specifically covers the fourth quarter and full fiscal year 2005 results.
  • 3Key financial performance data is presented in an accompanying press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Supplemental financial information is also provided as part of Exhibit 99.1.
  • 5Additional 'Other Financial Information' is furnished as Exhibit 99.2 under Regulation FD disclosure rules.
  • 6The report is for the period ending November 21, 2005, with the earliest event reported being November 21, 2005.
  • 7The filing confirms that this information is not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, except as specifically incorporated by reference.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Deere & Company's financial results for the fourth quarter and the full fiscal year 2005. It serves as a formal notification to investors and the market about the company's recent financial performance.

The specific financial results are detailed in the press release and supplemental financial information, which are provided as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. An additional schedule of 'Other Financial Information' is furnished as Exhibit 99.2.

This report covers the fourth quarter and the entirety of Deere & Company's fiscal year 2005. The date of the report is November 22, 2005, and the earliest event reported is November 21, 2005.

No, the information in Exhibit 99.2 ('Other Financial Information') is furnished, not filed. This means it is provided to the SEC for disclosure purposes but is not deemed incorporated by reference into any other securities filings unless Deere & Company explicitly states so.