8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Mar 4, 2009)

Filed March 4, 2009For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company announced on March 4, 2009, that it will release commentary on its February 2009 retail sales data. This information will be made available via a recorded message, accessible by phone and the internet, following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) monthly announcement of industry sales. The AEM report is typically released around the tenth of each month. This disclosure provides investors with an upcoming opportunity to gain insight into Deere's performance in key segments, including farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment. Given the economic climate at the time, this forward-looking commentary is a crucial update for assessing the company's sales trajectory and market conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company plans to release commentary on February 2009 retail sales.
  • 2The sales commentary will be provided in a recorded message format.
  • 3Access to the commentary will be available via telephone and the internet.
  • 4The release will occur after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report.
  • 5The commentary will cover farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.
  • 6Additional company developments may be posted on the Deere website periodically.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deere & Company expects to release its commentary on February 2009 retail sales next week, following the AEM's monthly industry sales report, which is typically released around the tenth of the month.

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

The company's statement will provide commentary on retail sales for farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.

No, the company states that other information regarding developments at Deere may also be posted on the company website from time to time.