UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: 13 March 2007
(Date of earliest event reported)
D E E R E & C O M P A N Y
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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DELAWARE |
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One John Deere Place
Moline, Illinois 61265
(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)
(309) 765-8000
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure
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DEERE RELEASES MONTHLY RETAIL-SALES COMMENT
MOLINE, IL (March 13, 2007) — Deere & Company today said it has released commentary on February 2007 retail sales. The company’s statement is available in the form of a recorded message, accessible by telephone or over the Internet.
Deere’s statement provides comment about Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ data and other information concerning company retail sales of farm machinery, construction equipment, and commercial and consumer equipment.
The company’s comments will be available for several days on the Internet at www.JohnDeere.com, or by phone at (309) 765-5149. Other information regarding developments at Deere may also be posted on the company website from time to time.
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John Deere (Deere & Company-NYSE: DE) is the world’s leading provider of advanced products and services for agricultural and forestry and a major provider of advanced products and services for construction lawn and turf care, landscaping and irrigation. John Deere also provides financial services worldwide and manufactures and markets engines used in heavy equipment. Since its founding in 1837, the company has extended its heritage of integrity, quality, commitment and innovation around the globe.
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Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereto duly authorized.
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/s/ Paul Wilczynski |
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Paul Wilczynski, Assistant Secretary |
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Dated: March 13, 2007
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