8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 3, 2006)

Filed April 3, 2006For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced on April 3, 2006, its intention to release a monthly commentary on its March 2006 retail sales. This commentary will provide insights into the sales performance of the company's farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment segments. Investors can expect this update shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales figures, typically around the tenth day of the month. The information will be accessible via a recorded telephone message and through the company's website, www.JohnDeere.com, offering timely and transparent updates on key sales trends.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company will begin releasing monthly commentary on its retail sales.
  • 2The first commentary will cover March 2006 retail sales and is expected next week.
  • 3The announcement will include details on farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment sales.
  • 4Sales commentary will be released after the AEM industry sales report.
  • 5Information will be available via a recorded telephone message (309/765-5149).
  • 6The commentary will also be posted on the company's website (www.JohnDeere.com).
  • 7This initiative aims to provide investors with more frequent and direct updates on sales performance.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Deere & Company's new practice of releasing monthly commentary on its retail sales, starting with March 2006 sales data.

The commentary is expected to be available next week, shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales report, which is typically around the tenth day of the month.

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

The commentary will provide information on Deere's retail sales across three key segments: farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.