8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 2, 2008)

Filed June 2, 2008For Securities:DE

Summary

This 8-K filing from Deere & Company, dated June 2, 2008, primarily serves as a Regulation FD disclosure. The company announced its intention to release commentary on May retail sales in the upcoming week, following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report. This commentary will offer insights into Deere's performance in farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment sectors. Investors can access this information through a recorded telephone message or via the company's website, www.Deere.com. The release of this commentary is a proactive measure to keep stakeholders informed about the company's sales trends and market conditions. While this filing does not contain specific financial results, it signals Deere's commitment to timely communication regarding key operational metrics.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company plans to release commentary on May retail sales for farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial/consumer equipment.
  • 2The commentary will be made available shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales data.
  • 3Investors can access the company's sales commentary via a recorded telephone message or through the Deere & Company website (www.Deere.com).
  • 4The information is expected to be available by telephone shortly before being posted online.
  • 5This filing is a Regulation FD disclosure, ensuring broad public access to material information.
  • 6The company highlights its global leadership in agriculture and forestry equipment, and significant presence in construction and turf care.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deere & Company expects to release its commentary on May retail sales in the week following the filing date (June 2, 2008), after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) publishes 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 on the company's website at www.Deere.com. The information is expected to be available by phone slightly before it is posted online.

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

No, this 8-K filing does not contain detailed financial results. It is a Regulation FD disclosure announcing the upcoming release of commentary on retail sales and providing details on how to access that information.