8-K
Deere & Co (DE)
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report: July 7, 2025
(Date of earliest event reported)
DEERE & COMPANY
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| Delaware | | 1-4121 | | 36-2382580 |
| (State or other jurisdiction of incorporation) | | (Commission File Number) | | (IRS Employer Identification No.) |
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)
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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
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SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:
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| Title of each class | | Trading symbol | | Name of each exchange on which registered |
| Common stock, $1 par value | | DE | | New York Stock Exchange |
| 6.55% Debentures Due 2028 | | DE28 | | New York Stock Exchange |
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).
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Item 8.01Other Events
On July 7, 2025, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing the death of Sherry M. Smith. Ms. Smith had served as a director of the Company since 2011. In light of her passing, on July 7, 2025, the Board reduced its size to ten members and appointed R. Preston Feight as Lead Director.
Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.
(d)Exhibits
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| Number | Description of Exhibit |
| 99.1 | Press Release, dated July 7, 2025 |
| 104 | Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document) |
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Signature
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 hereunto duly authorized.
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| | DEERE & COMPANY | |
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| | By: | /s/ Edward R. Berk |
| | | Edward R. Berk |
| | | Corporate Secretary |
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| Dated: July 7, 2025 | | |
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Exhibit 99.1
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| News Release |  |
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Contact: Jen Hartmann Director, Public Relations HartmannJenniferA@JohnDeere.com
Deere & Company Mourns Passing of Board Member Sherry M. Smith
MOLINE, Illinois (July 7, 2025) — Deere & Company sadly announces the recent death of Sherry M. Smith, a distinguished member of its board of directors.
Smith joined the Deere board in 2011, bringing with her a wealth of experience, insight, and dedication. She was the board’s lead director and also served on the Corporate Governance and Compensation committees. She was formerly executive vice president and chief financial officer at Supervalu Inc.
“Sherry's leadership, wisdom, and kindness have significantly impacted our organization. Her strategic vision and unwavering commitment to our company and stakeholders have helped steer Deere through numerous milestones and achievements,” stated John C. May, Chairman and CEO of Deere & Company. “Sherry's absence will be profoundly felt, and we extend our sincere condolences to her family.”
About John Deere:
Deere & Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a global leader in the delivery of agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. We help our customers push the boundaries of what’s possible in ways that are more productive and sustainable to help life leap forward. Our technology-enabled products including John Deere Autonomous 8R Tractor, See & Spray™, and E-Power Backhoe are just some of the ways we help meet the world's increasing need for food, shelter, and infrastructure. Deere & Company also provides financial services through John Deere Financial. For more information on Deere & Company, visit us at www.deere.com/en/news/.