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DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (May 22, 2020)

Filed May 22, 2020For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company (DE) filed an 8-K on May 22, 2020, primarily to furnish its Second Quarter of Fiscal Year 2020 financial results and related supplemental information. This filing serves as the official channel for disseminating these key financial updates to investors. The company provided its press release, supplemental financial data, and details regarding its earnings conference call, allowing stakeholders to review performance and outlook for the period. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements or commentary, it directs investors to the furnished exhibits for this crucial information. Investors should examine Exhibits 99.1, 99.2, and 99.3 for a comprehensive understanding of Deere's operational and financial condition during the second quarter of fiscal 2020, as well as any forward-looking statements or management discussions provided.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company filed an 8-K on May 22, 2020, furnishing its Second Quarter Fiscal Year 2020 financial results.
  • 2The filing includes the company's press release, supplemental financial information, and earnings conference call details.
  • 3Investors can access detailed performance data and commentary through the furnished exhibits (99.1, 99.2, 99.3).
  • 4This 8-K acts as the official disclosure mechanism for the quarterly financial results, as per SEC regulations.
  • 5The report confirms that the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 of the Exchange Act but is subject to other provisions, ensuring proper investor awareness.
  • 6A Cover Page Interactive Data File (XBRL) is also included, facilitating easier digital analysis of the disclosed information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally furnish Deere & Company's financial results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2020, along with related press releases and supplemental financial information, to the public and the SEC.

The detailed financial results, commentary, and supplemental information are provided in the exhibits furnished with this 8-K, specifically Exhibits 99.1 (Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information), 99.2 (Other Financial Information), and 99.3 (Second Quarter 2020 Earnings Conference Call Information).

The information furnished under Items 2.02 and 7.01, including the press release and financial information, is generally not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. However, it is subject to other liabilities and requirements under the Exchange Act, and Deere & Company may specifically incorporate it by reference into other SEC filings.

Exhibit 104 is the Cover Page Interactive Data File, which contains XBRL tags. This facilitates easier electronic access and analysis of the filing's cover page information for investors and analysts using financial data software.