DE

DEERE & CO_February 19, 2026 0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2026-02-192026-02-190000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2026-02-192026-02-1900003151892026-02-192026-02-19

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: February 19, 2026 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, February 19, 2026, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2026. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, February 19, 2026, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its first quarter of fiscal 2026 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 First Quarter 2026 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Kellye L. Walker

​ ​ Kellye L. Walker

​ ​ Corporate Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: February 19, 2026 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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DEERE & CO_November 26, 2025 0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-11-262025-11-260000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2025-11-262025-11-2600003151892025-11-262025-11-26

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: November 26, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Wednesday, November 26, 2025, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its fourth quarter of fiscal 2025 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Fourth Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Kellye L. Walker

​ ​ Kellye L. Walker

​ ​ Corporate Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: November 26, 2025 ​ ​

​ ​

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DEERE & CO_August 14, 2025 0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-08-142025-08-140000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2025-08-142025-08-1400003151892025-08-142025-08-14

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: August 14, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, August 14, 2025, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, August 14, 2025, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its third quarter of fiscal 2025 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Third Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Corporate Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: August 14, 2025 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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DEERE & CO_May 15, 2025 0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-05-152025-05-150000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2025-05-152025-05-1500003151892025-05-152025-05-15

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: May 15, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, May 15, 2025, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, May 15, 2025, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its second quarter of fiscal 2025 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Second Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Corporate Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: May 15, 2025 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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DEERE & CO_February 13, 2025 0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2025-02-132025-02-130000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2025-02-132025-02-1300003151892025-02-132025-02-13

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: February 13, 2025 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, February 13, 2025, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2025. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, February 13, 2025, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its first quarter of fiscal 2025 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 First Quarter 2025 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Corporate Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: February 13, 2025 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-11-212024-11-210000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2024-11-212024-11-2100003151892024-11-212024-11-21

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: November 21, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, November 21, 2024, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, November 21, 2024, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Fourth Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call Presentation (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: November 21, 2024 ​ ​

​ ​

3

0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-08-152024-08-150000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2024-08-152024-08-1500003151892024-08-152024-08-15

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: August 15, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, August 15, 2024, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the third quarter of fiscal 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, August 15, 2024, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its third quarter of fiscal 2024 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Third Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: August 15, 2024 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

3

0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-05-162024-05-160000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2024-05-162024-05-1600003151892024-05-162024-05-16

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: May 16, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, May 16, 2024, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the second quarter of fiscal 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, May 16, 2024, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its second quarter of fiscal 2024 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Second Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: May 16, 2024 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2024-02-152024-02-150000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2024-02-152024-02-1500003151892024-02-152024-02-15

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: February 15, 2024 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Item 2.02Results of Operations and Financial Condition ​ On Thursday, February 15, 2024, Deere & Company (the “Company”) issued a press release announcing its results of operations for the first quarter of fiscal 2024. A copy of the press release is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 7.01Regulation FD ​ On Thursday, February 15, 2024, the Company made available a presentation providing a review of its first quarter of fiscal 2024 in connection with its investor earnings call. A copy of the presentation is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.2 and is incorporated herein by reference. ​ Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

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Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: February 15, 2024 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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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: November 22, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated November 22, 2023 concerning Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2023 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Fourth Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: November 22, 2023 ​ ​

​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2023-08-182023-08-180000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2023-08-182023-08-1800003151892023-08-182023-08-18

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: August 18, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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​

Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated August 18, 2023 concerning Third Quarter of Fiscal 2023 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Third Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: August 18, 2023 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2023-05-192023-05-190000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2023-05-192023-05-1900003151892023-05-192023-05-19

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: May 19, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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​

Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated May 19, 2023 concerning Second Quarter of Fiscal 2023 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Second Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: May 19, 2023 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

3

0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2023-02-172023-02-170000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2023-02-172023-02-1700003151892023-02-172023-02-17

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: February 17, 2023 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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​

Items 2.02 and 7.01              Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith). Deere & Company’s press release dated February 17, 2023 concerning First Quarter of Fiscal 2023 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 First Quarter 2023 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: February 17, 2023 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

3

0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2022-11-232022-11-230000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2022-11-232022-11-2300003151892022-11-232022-11-23

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: November 23, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated November 23, 2022 concerning Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2022 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Fourth Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: November 23, 2022 ​ ​

​ ​

3

0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2022-08-192022-08-190000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2022-08-192022-08-1900003151892022-08-192022-08-19

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: August 19, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT: ​

​

​

​

​

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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

​

​

Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated August 19, 2022 concerning Third Quarter of Fiscal 2022 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

​

Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Third Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

​ ​

2

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. ​

​

​

​

DEERE & COMPANY

​ ​

​ ​ ​

​ By: /s/ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Edward R. Berk

​ ​ Secretary

​ ​ ​

​ ​ ​

Dated: August 19, 2022 ​ ​

​ ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2022-05-202022-05-200000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2022-05-202022-05-2000003151892022-05-202022-05-20

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: May 20, 2022 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated May 20, 2022 concerning Second Quarter of Fiscal 2022 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

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Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

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

​ ​ Secretary

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Dated: May 20, 2022 ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2022-02-182022-02-180000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2022-02-182022-02-1800003151892022-02-182022-02-18

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

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FORM 8-K

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CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: February 18, 2022 (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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Items 2.02 and 7.01              Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith). Deere & Company’s press release dated February 18, 2022 concerning First Quarter of Fiscal 2022 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

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Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

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/ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Secretary

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Dated: February 18, 2022 ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2021-11-242021-11-240000315189de:Debentures8.5PercentDue2022Member2021-11-242021-11-240000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2021-11-242021-11-2400003151892021-11-242021-11-24

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

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FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: November 24, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

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​

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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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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

8½% Debentures Due 2022 ​

DE22

​ 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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Items 2.02 and 7.01              Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith). Deere & Company’s press release dated November 24, 2021 concerning Fourth Quarter of Fiscal 2021 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits. (d)Exhibits ​

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Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Fourth Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

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/ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Secretary

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Dated: November 24, 2021 ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2021-08-202021-08-200000315189de:Debentures8.5PercentDue2022Member2021-08-202021-08-200000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2021-08-202021-08-2000003151892021-08-202021-08-20

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

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FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: August 20, 2021 (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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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

8½% Debentures Due 2022 ​

DE22

​ 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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated August 20, 2021 concerning Third Quarter of Fiscal 2021 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

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Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Third Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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/ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Secretary

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Dated: August 20, 2021 ​ ​

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0000315189falseDEERE & CO0000315189us-gaap:CommonStockMember2021-05-212021-05-210000315189de:Debentures8.5PercentDue2022Member2021-05-212021-05-210000315189de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member2021-05-212021-05-2100003151892021-05-212021-05-21

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549 ​

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​

FORM 8-K

​

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934 Date of Report: May 21, 2021 (Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter) ​

​

​

​

​

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)

(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: ☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425) ☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) ☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c)) 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

8½% Debentures Due 2022 ​

DE22

​ 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). Emerging growth company ☐ If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section 13(a) of the Exchange Act. ☐ ​ ​

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Items 2.02 and 7.01               Results of Operations and Financial Condition and Regulation FD Disclosure (Furnished herewith) Deere & Company’s press release dated May 21, 2021 concerning Second Quarter of Fiscal 2021 financial results and supplemental financial information (Exhibit 99.1) is furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The attached schedules of Other Financial Information (Exhibit 99.2) and Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information (Exhibit 99.3) are furnished under Form 8-K Items 2.02 and 7.01. The information is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent Deere & Company specifically incorporates the information by reference. Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits (d)Exhibits ​

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Number Description of Exhibit

99.1 Press Release and Supplemental Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.2 Other Financial Information (Furnished herewith)

99.3 Second Quarter 2021 Earnings Conference Call Information (Furnished herewith)

104 Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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2

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/ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Todd E. Davies

​ ​ Secretary

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Dated: May 21, 2021 ​ ​

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