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DEERE & CO 8-K Report, Financial Results (Aug 20, 2021)

Filed August 20, 2021For Securities:DE

Summary

Deere & Company filed an 8-K on August 20, 2021, to furnish its press release and supplemental financial information regarding its third quarter of fiscal year 2021 results. This filing provides investors with key financial performance data and operational insights for the period ending in July 2021. While the 8-K itself does not contain the detailed financial statements, it directs readers to accompanying exhibits that include the press release, other financial information, and details about the earnings conference call. Investors should focus on the furnished exhibits (99.1, 99.2, and 99.3) for the substantive financial details. These documents are crucial for understanding Deere's recent performance, including revenue, profitability, and any forward-looking statements or management commentary on market conditions, supply chain issues, and demand trends for agricultural and construction equipment. The filing serves as the official notification and public dissemination of these results, as per regulatory requirements.

Key Highlights

  • 1Deere & Company filed an 8-K on August 20, 2021, to report its third quarter fiscal year 2021 financial results.
  • 2The filing primarily serves to furnish the company's press release and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) for the period.
  • 3Investors are directed to Exhibits 99.1, 99.2 (Other Financial Information), and 99.3 (Earnings Conference Call Information) for detailed financial performance and discussion.
  • 4The information provided is furnished, not filed, meaning it is not subject to the same liabilities under Section 18 of the Exchange Act unless specifically incorporated by reference into other filings.
  • 5The 8-K format indicates a timely release of financial results, as is standard for publicly traded companies.
  • 6The filing also includes the cover page interactive data file (Exhibit 104).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to officially report and furnish Deere & Company's financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2021, along with related supplemental financial information and the company's press release.

The detailed financial results, analysis, and commentary are not directly within the 8-K document itself. Instead, they are provided in the furnished exhibits, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information), Exhibit 99.2 (Other Financial Information), and Exhibit 99.3 (Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information).

The financial information, including the press release and supplemental data, is 'furnished' under Items 2.02 and 7.01. This means it is being provided to the SEC but is not considered 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Exchange Act, nor is it automatically incorporated by reference into other SEC filings, unless Deere & Company explicitly states so.

These financial results pertain to Deere & Company's third quarter of fiscal year 2021. The event date indicates the results were likely for the period ending in July 2021.