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

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially announce and provide access to Deere & Company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2016. It directs investors to exhibits containing the detailed press release, supplemental financial information, and related conference call materials.

Where can I find the actual financial results for Q3 FY16?

The actual financial results are contained within the exhibits filed with this 8-K, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information) and Exhibit 99.2 (Other Financial Information). These exhibits provide the detailed numbers and commentary on the company's performance.

Does this 8-K filing contain the specific earnings numbers?

No, the 8-K filing itself does not contain the specific numerical financial results. Instead, it incorporates by reference or furnishes related exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) where these details can be found. Investors should review these attached documents for the Q3 FY16 financial data.

What does 'furnished herewith' mean in the context of the exhibits?

'Furnished herewith' means that the information in Exhibits 99.2 and 99.3 is provided to the SEC but is not considered 'filed' under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it generally doesn't carry the same legal liability as 'filed' information, though investors should still review it for an understanding of the company's disclosures.

DE 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

Deere & Company filed an 8-K on August 19, 2016, reporting on its third quarter of fiscal year 2016 financial results. The report primarily directs investors to a press release and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) for the detailed earnings, along with additional financial data (Exhibit 99.2) and conference call details (Exhibit 99.3). While the 8-K itself does not contain the granular financial figures, it serves as the official notification of the release of these results.

Key Highlights

1Deere & Company announced its third quarter fiscal year 2016 financial results on August 19, 2016.
2The 8-K filing incorporates by reference a press release and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) containing the detailed results.
3Additional financial information (Exhibit 99.2) and earnings conference call details (Exhibit 99.3) were also furnished.
4The filing signals the company's adherence to its reporting obligations regarding quarterly financial performance.
5Investors are directed to the provided exhibits for a comprehensive understanding of the Q3 FY16 financial performance.
6The report is a standard disclosure mechanism for significant corporate events, in this case, the quarterly earnings release.

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 19, 2016)

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