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DEERE & CO — fact timeline

Source-grounded facts extracted from DEERE & CO's SEC 8-K filings across all families, newest first. Each cites a verbatim SEC excerpt.

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Dmitri Stockton departed as Director at DEERE & CO.

“On May 26, 2026, Dmitri Stockton notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) that he would not stand for re-election as a director at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.”
Earnings Releases

DEERE & CO reported financial results for second quarter of fiscal 2026.

“On Thursday, May 21, 2026, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2026.”

Ryan D. Campbell changed role as Acting Chief Financial Officer at DEERE & CO.

“Mr. Norwood replaces Ryan D. Campbell, who was acting Chief Financial Officer and will continue as President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems for the Company.”

R. Preston Feight was appointed as director at DEERE & CO.

“On November 1, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and appointed R. Preston Feight to the Board effective immediately.”
Earnings Releases

DEERE & CO reported fiscal year 2024 results: net income approximately $7.0 billion.

“Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2024 is forecasted to be approximately $7.0 billion.”
Earnings Releases

DEERE & CO reported quarter ended April 30, 2023 (comparative) results: net income $2.860 billion, EPS $9.65 per share.

“compared with net income of $2.860 billion, or $9.65 per share, for the quarter ended April 30, 2023”
Earnings Releases

DEERE & CO reported second quarter ended April 28, 2024 results: net income $2.370 billion, EPS $8.53 per share.

“Deere & Company reported net income of $2.370 billion for the second quarter ended April 28, 2024, or $8.53 per share”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Shareholder Ratification of Golden Parachutes at the 2024-02-28 meeting.

“A shareholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of golden parachutes was not approved, with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Civil Rights, Non-Discrimination, and Return to Merit Audit at the 2024-02-28 meeting.

“A shareholder proposal regarding a civil rights, non-discrimination, and return to merit audit was not approved, with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Customer and Company Sustainability Congruency Report at the 2024-02-28 meeting.

“A shareholder proposal regarding a customer and company sustainability congruency report was not approved, with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2024-02-28 meeting.

“Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2024-02-28 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2024-02-28 meeting.

“All director nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders with the following votes:”
Earnings Releases

DEERE & CO reported first quarter ended January 28, 2024 results: net income $1.751 billion, EPS $6.23 per share. Guidance reaffirmed.

“Deere & Company reported net income of $1.751 billion for the first quarter ended January 28, 2024, or $6.23 per share, compared with net income of $1.959 billion, or $6.55 per share, for the quarter ended January 29, 2023.”

Marc Howze departed as Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman at DEERE & CO.

“On October 2, 2023, Marc Howze announced his intention to retire as Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman, effective February 15, 2024.”

L. Neil Hunn was elected as Director at DEERE & CO.

“On August 1, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and elected L. Neil Hunn to the Board effective August 1, 2023.”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders rejected Shareholder Proposal Regarding Termination Pay at the 2023-02-22 meeting.

“A shareholder proposal requesting that the Company seek shareholder approval of any senior managers’ severance or termination payments exceeding 2.99 times base salary plus target short term bonus, was not approved with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm at the 2023-02-22 meeting.

“Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2023 fiscal year with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote on the Frequency of Future Say-on-Pay Votes on Executive Compensation at the 2023-02-22 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, a frequency of every one year for future advisory votes on executive compensation, with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation at the 2023-02-22 meeting.

“The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company’s named executive officers disclosed in the Proxy Statement, including the Compensation Discussion & Analysis, the compensation tables and related disclosure, with the following vote:”
Shareholder Votes

DEERE & CO shareholders approved Election of Directors at the 2023-02-22 meeting.

“All director nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2024 annual meeting of shareholders with the following votes:”

Rajesh Kalathur changed role as Chief Financial Officer at DEERE & CO.

“Mr. Jepsen replaces Rajesh Kalathur, who will continue as President of John Deere Financial and resume the position of Chief Information Officer for the Company.”

Joshua A. Jepsen was elected as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer at DEERE & CO.

“its board of directors elected Joshua A. Jepsen, 44, as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO), effective September 16, 2022.”

Ryan D. Campbell was elected as President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems at DEERE & CO.

“Mr. Kalathur replaces Ryan D. Campbell, who has been elected by the Board to the position of President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems.”

Rajesh Kalathur was elected as Chief Financial Officer at DEERE & CO.

“the Board has elected Rajesh Kalathur to the additional role of Chief Financial Officer , effective May 31, 2022.”

Leanne G. Caret was elected as Director at DEERE & CO.

“On November 1, 2021, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Deere & Company (“Deere”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and elected Leanne G. Caret to the Board.”

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