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DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 22, 2015)

Filed May 22, 2015For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K report on May 22, 2015, to disclose its financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2015. The filing primarily consists of a press release and supplemental financial information, along with schedules detailing other financial data and information related to their earnings conference call. This report serves as the primary source for investors seeking to understand the company's performance during the reported period. The key takeaway for investors is that this 8-K is an informational filing, providing the official release of Q2 2015 financial results. While the content of the actual financial results (revenue, net income, segment performance, etc.) is not detailed within the body of the 8-K itself, it points to the attached exhibits (99.1, 99.2, 99.3) for the specifics. Investors should review these exhibits to gain insights into sales trends, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or guidance provided by the company.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company filed an 8-K on May 22, 2015, reporting on its second quarter fiscal year 2015 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing the company's Q2 2015 financial results and supplemental information.
  • 3Additional financial information (Exhibit 99.2) and details about the Q2 2015 earnings conference call (Exhibit 99.3) were furnished with the report.
  • 4The report is filed under Items 2.02 and 8.01 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Other Events) and also references Items 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The information provided in Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 is furnished and not formally filed, meaning it's not automatically incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically referenced.
  • 6The filing indicates the company's principal executive offices are located in Moline, Illinois.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially disclose Deere & Company's financial results for the second quarter of its fiscal year 2015, along with related supplemental financial information and conference call details.

The actual Q2 2015 financial results and supplemental information are contained within Exhibit 99.1, which is attached to this 8-K filing. Additional financial data is in Exhibit 99.2, and conference call information is in Exhibit 99.3.

No, Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 are furnished, not filed. This means they are not subject to the liabilities of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor are they automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings unless Deere & Company specifically states so.

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) ensures that material non-public information is disclosed to the public broadly and concurrently. When referenced in an 8-K like this, it typically means the company is using the filing to publicly disseminate information that might otherwise be shared selectively, ensuring all investors have access.