8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 3, 2011)

Filed January 3, 2011For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) has filed an 8-K report on January 3, 2011, to announce its intention to release monthly commentary on December retail sales. This commentary, which will cover farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment, is expected to be made available shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales data, typically around the tenth of the month. Investors and interested parties will be able to access this information via a recorded telephone message or through Deere's corporate website. This proactive disclosure strategy aims to provide timely insights into the company's sales performance and market conditions, allowing stakeholders to better assess ongoing business trends and Deere's position within the industry.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company announced its plan to release monthly retail sales commentary, starting with December 2010 data.
  • 2The commentary will cover farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.
  • 3The release of Deere's commentary is timed to follow the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report, usually around the 10th of each month.
  • 4Information will be accessible via a recorded telephone message and Deere's official website (www.deere.com).
  • 5This initiative signals Deere's commitment to providing more frequent updates on sales performance to investors and the market.
  • 6The filing falls under Regulation FD Disclosure, indicating a public broadcast of material information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and the public that Deere & Company will begin releasing monthly commentary on its retail sales performance, starting with data for December 2010. This is a new disclosure initiative by the company.

The commentary is expected to be released shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) publishes its monthly industry sales report, which typically occurs around the tenth day of each month. So, Deere's commentary for December sales should be available in early January 2011.

Investors can access the sales commentary through two channels: a recorded telephone message (phone number: 309-765-5149) or by visiting Deere's corporate website at www.deere.com. The information is expected to be available by phone just before it's posted online.

The commentary will provide insights into Deere's retail sales for farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.