8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 1, 2011)

Filed September 1, 2011For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced on September 1, 2011, its intention to release monthly commentary on August retail sales. This commentary will follow the release of industry sales data by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM), typically around the tenth of the month. The announcement will be made available through a recorded message accessible via telephone and the company's investor relations website.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company will provide commentary on August retail sales.
  • 2The sales commentary will be released after the AEM industry sales report.
  • 3The AEM report is usually released around the 10th of each month.
  • 4The commentary will cover farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.
  • 5Investors can access the commentary via a recorded phone message or the company's website.
  • 6The company may post other developments on its website from time to time.

Frequently Asked Questions

Deere expects to release its commentary on August retail sales late next week or early the following week, after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales report, which is typically around the 10th of the month.

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

The commentary will be available via a recorded telephone message at (309) 765-5149 or on the company's investor relations website at www.JohnDeere.com/Investors.

This announcement is specifically about providing commentary on retail sales performance and is separate from official quarterly or annual financial result announcements. However, retail sales performance is a key indicator for future financial results.