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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report Deere & Company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2013, along with supplemental financial information and related press release.

What specific financial information is being disclosed?

The filing includes a press release and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) detailing the company's third-quarter fiscal 2013 financial performance. Additional financial data and earnings call details are also furnished as exhibits.

Are there any significant new business developments or strategies announced in this filing?

This 8-K filing is primarily a disclosure of financial results. It does not appear to contain new strategic announcements or material business developments beyond what is presented in the financial statements and press release.

How should investors interpret the 'furnished' information versus 'filed' information?

The press release and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) are considered 'filed' with the SEC. Other financial information and conference call details (Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3) are 'furnished,' meaning they are not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act or Section 11 of the Securities Act, unless Deere & Company specifically chooses to incorporate them by reference into a filing.

DE 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

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Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K on August 14, 2013, to report its third-quarter fiscal year 2013 financial results. This filing primarily serves to make public the company's earnings press release and supplemental financial information. Investors should note that this report acts as a disclosure vehicle for the previously announced results and does not contain new strategic announcements or material operational changes beyond what is detailed in the provided exhibits.

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1Filing date: August 14, 2013
2Event date: August 13, 2013
3Purpose: To report Third Quarter of Fiscal 2013 financial results.
4Key documents included: Press release and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1).
5Additional furnished information: Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3).
6Regulatory context: Filed under Items 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and 8.01 (Other Events), and also furnished under Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
7Information disclaimer: Information furnished is not considered filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, unless specifically incorporated by reference.

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 14, 2013)

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