8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 3, 2008)

Filed January 3, 2008For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) has filed an 8-K report on January 3, 2008, to announce its intention to release a monthly commentary on its December 2007 retail sales. This commentary will follow the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly announcement, typically around the tenth day of the month. Investors can access this information through a recorded telephone message or via the company's website, www.Deere.com. This proactive disclosure signals Deere's commitment to keeping investors informed about sales performance across its key segments, including farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment. The timing of this announcement suggests that the company is preparing to share potentially significant sales data for the crucial holiday/year-end period, which will be a key indicator for the company's performance and outlook in the coming fiscal year.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company will release commentary on December 2007 retail sales.
  • 2The announcement will occur after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales data, typically around the 10th of the month.
  • 3The retail sales commentary will cover farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.
  • 4Information will be accessible via a recorded telephone message and the company's website (www.Deere.com).
  • 5This filing is a Regulation FD Disclosure, indicating the information is intended for broad public dissemination.
  • 6The company may also post other developments on its website periodically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deere & Company expects to release its commentary on December 2007 retail sales sometime after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales report, which is usually around the tenth day of the month. Investors should look for the announcement shortly after January 10, 2008.

The commentary will be available through a recorded telephone message and will also be posted on Deere & Company's official website, www.Deere.com. The telephone access is expected to be available shortly before the website posting.

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

This specific 8-K filing is to announce the upcoming release of monthly retail sales commentary, which is a form of Regulation FD disclosure to keep investors informed. Deere's practice of providing monthly retail sales updates may vary, but this filing confirms an upcoming release for December 2007.