Summary
Deere & Company announced via an 8-K filing on January 5, 2012, its intention to release commentary on its December 2011 retail sales data. This commentary, expected to be available the week following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) monthly industry sales report (typically around the 10th of the month), will provide insights into the company's performance in farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment. Investors should note that this announcement is primarily for informational purposes, providing a mechanism for Deere to communicate retail sales performance. The information will be accessible via a recorded telephone message and through the investor relations section of the company's website. This regular disclosure allows investors to track ongoing sales trends and gauge the company's operational momentum.
Key Highlights
- 1Deere & Company will release commentary on its December 2011 retail sales.
- 2The commentary will cover sales of farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.
- 3The announcement is scheduled for the week after the AEM industry sales report, typically around the 10th of the month.
- 4The information will be made available via a recorded telephone message.
- 5The commentary will also be accessible on the Deere & Company Investor Relations website (www.JohnDeere.com/Investors).
- 6This disclosure falls under Regulation FD, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
- 7The filing date was January 5, 2012, with the event date being January 4, 2012.