8-KRegulation FD

DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 3, 2018)

Filed July 3, 2018For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) announced in an 8-K filing dated July 3, 2018, that it will begin releasing monthly retail sales data for its farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment segments. This new disclosure, which will be available on the company's website (www.JohnDeere.com/retailsales) shortly after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report, aims to provide investors with more timely insights into the company's sales performance. This initiative represents a step towards increased transparency and may allow investors to more closely track sales trends and their potential impact on Deere's financial results. The company will also provide commentary on the AEM data and other relevant retail sales information, offering a deeper understanding of market dynamics and Deere's position within them.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company will commence releasing monthly retail sales data.
  • 2The new disclosures will cover farm machinery, turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.
  • 3Monthly sales reports will be published on the company's website: www.JohnDeere.com/retailsales.
  • 4The release timing is coordinated with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) monthly industry sales report.
  • 5Deere will provide commentary on AEM data and other relevant sales information.
  • 6This initiative is intended to offer investors more timely and detailed sales performance insights.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Deere & Company's intention to begin releasing monthly retail sales data for its key equipment segments, providing investors with more frequent updates on sales performance.

Investors can find the monthly retail sales information on Deere's corporate website at www.JohnDeere.com/retailsales. The data will be released after the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) publishes its monthly industry sales report.

Deere will be releasing retail sales data for farm machinery, selected turf & utility equipment, and construction equipment.

Yes, Deere's reports will include commentary on the AEM data and other information concerning the company's retail sales, aiming to provide investors with a more comprehensive understanding.