8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jan 3, 2014)

Filed January 3, 2014For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced on January 3, 2014, that it expects to release commentary on its December retail sales figures late in the following week or the week after. This commentary will be made available via a recorded message accessible by both telephone and the internet, typically following the Association of Equipment Manufacturers' (AEM) monthly industry sales report, which is usually released around the tenth of the month. The company's statement will offer insights into the AEM data and provide specific details regarding Deere's retail sales performance across its farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment segments. This disclosure is significant for investors as it signals an upcoming update on the company's operational performance and market conditions. The monthly retail sales commentary can provide early indications of demand trends, inventory levels, and the effectiveness of sales strategies, which are crucial for assessing Deere's financial health and future outlook. Investors will be looking for details that could impact the company's revenue and profitability in the near term.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company (DE) plans to release commentary on December 2013 retail sales.
  • 2The announcement is expected in late January 2014, following the AEM industry sales report.
  • 3Commentary will be accessible via a recorded phone message and the company's investor website.
  • 4The update will cover retail sales for farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.
  • 5This is a Regulation FD Disclosure, ensuring broad public access to material information.
  • 6Investors can access the information at www.JohnDeere.com/Investors or by calling (309) 765-5149.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to inform investors and the public that Deere & Company will be releasing commentary on its December 2013 retail sales figures. This is a standard disclosure to ensure all stakeholders have timely access to material information.

Deere & Company expects to release the commentary on December retail sales late in the week following the AEM report, or the week after that. The AEM report is typically released around the tenth day of the month.

The commentary will be available through a recorded message, accessible by telephone at (309) 765-5149, and also over the internet on Deere's investor relations website at www.JohnDeere.com/Investors.

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