What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and the public that Deere & Company will be releasing a commentary on its March 2013 retail sales figures. This is a proactive disclosure to ensure timely and broad dissemination of information regarding the company's sales performance.

When can investors expect to hear Deere's commentary on March sales?

Deere's commentary is expected to be available shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) releases its monthly industry sales data, which is typically around the tenth day of the month. The information will be accessible by phone and online.

What types of equipment sales will Deere be commenting on?

Deere will provide commentary on retail sales for farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.

How can investors access Deere's retail sales commentary?

Investors can access the commentary through a recorded telephone message at (309) 765-5149 or by visiting the company's investor relations website at www.JohnDeere.com/Investors. The information is expected to be available by phone slightly before it is posted online.

DE 8-K: Regulation FD — Apr 1, 2013

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Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K report on April 1, 2013, to announce its upcoming release of commentary on March retail sales. This commentary will provide insights into the company's sales performance for farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment, following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) monthly industry sales report. Investors can access this information via a recorded telephone message or through the company's investor relations website. This proactive disclosure aims to keep stakeholders informed about key sales trends and their potential impact on the company's financial outlook.

Key Highlights

1Deere & Company announced its intention to release commentary on March retail sales.
2The sales commentary will cover farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.
3The release will follow the monthly announcement of industry sales by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM).
4The AEM report is typically released around the tenth day of the month.
5Deere's statement will be accessible via a recorded telephone message and on the company's investor website (www.JohnDeere.com/Investors).
6This communication is made under Regulation FD to ensure broad public dissemination of material information.

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Apr 1, 2013)

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