Deere Reports Second-Quarter Net Income of $1.135 Billion

- Quarterly net sales rise 5% to $10.3 billion.

- Construction & Forestry sales and profit register strong gains.

- Persistent uncertainty in agricultural markets weighs on outlook.

- Full-year earnings forecast revised to $3.3 billion on sales increase of about 5%.

MOLINE, Ill., May 17, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) reported net income of $1.135 billion for the second quarter ended April 28, 2019, or $3.52 per share, compared with net income of $1.208 billion, or $3.67 per share, for the quarter ended April 29, 2018. For the first six months of the year, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $1.633 billion, or $5.07 per share, compared with $673.2 million, or $2.05 per share, for the same period last year.

Affecting last year's results were charges to the provision for income taxes due to U.S. tax reform legislation (tax reform). Without these adjustments, net income attributable to Deere & Company for the second quarter and first six months of 2018 would have been $1.034 billion, or $3.14 per share, and $1.476 billion, or $4.49 per share, respectively. (Information on non-GAAP financial measures is included in the appendix.)

Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 6 percent, to $11.342 billion, for the second quarter of 2019 and rose 10 percent, to $19.326 billion, for six months. Net sales of the equipment operations were $10.273 billion for the quarter and $17.214 billion for six months, compared with $9.747 billion and $15.721 billion last year.

"John Deere produced solid results for the quarter despite uncertain conditions in the agricultural sector," said Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer. "Ongoing concerns about export-market access, near-term demand for commodities such as soybeans, and a delayed planting season in much of North America are causing farmers to become much more cautious about making major purchases. At the same time, overall economic conditions remain positive, a fact that along with a growing customer base has contributed to strong results from our construction and forestry business."

Company Outlook & Summary

Company equipment sales are projected to increase by about 5 percent for fiscal 2019 compared with 2018. Included in the forecast are Wirtgen results for the full fiscal year of 2019 compared with 10 months of the prior year. This adds about 1 percent to the company's net sales forecast for the current year. Also included in the forecast is a negative foreign-currency translation effect of about 3 percent for the year. Net sales and revenues are projected to increase about 5 percent for fiscal 2019. Net income attributable to Deere & Company is forecast to be about $3.3 billion.

"Although the long-term fundamentals for our businesses remain favorable, softening conditions in the agricultural sector have led Deere to adopt a more cautious financial outlook for the year," said Allen. "The lower forecast is partly a result of actions we are taking to prudently manage field inventories, which will cause production levels to be below retail sales in the second half of the year. At the same time, Deere's long-term strategies remain on track and we are fully committed to their successful execution. We continue to expand our global customer base and are encouraged by the market's positive response to our line-up of advanced products and services."

                   Deere &
                    Company           
        Second Quarter                           
     Year to Date




       
              $ in millions 2019                     2018      
          % Change                2019       2018  
     % Change

    ---

        Net sales
         and
         revenues                     $
        11,342             $
         10,720                6%          $
       19,326    $
          17,633  10%




        Net income                     $
        1,135              $
         1,208               -6%           $
       1,633       $
          673 143%


        Fully
         diluted EPS                    $
        3.52               $
         3.67                              $
       5.07      $
          2.05




        Net income -
         adjusted                      $
        1,135              $
         1,034               10%           $
       1,633     $
          1,476  11%


        Fully
         diluted EPS
         - adjusted                     $
        3.52               $
         3.14                              $
       5.07      $
          4.49

Results were favorably affected by $174 million in the second quarter of 2018 and unfavorably affected by $803 million for the six-month period due to discrete adjustments to the provision for income taxes related to tax reform. (Information on non-GAAP financial measures is included in the appendix.)

                     Equipment
                      Operations        
       Second Quarter                             
     Year to Date




       
                $ in millions 2019                    2018       
           % Change                2019      2018  
        % Change

    ---

        Net sales                       $
       10,273              $
          9,747                5%           $
      17,214     $
              15,721   9%


        Operating profit                 $
       1,366              $
          1,315                4%            $
      1,943      $
              1,734  12%




        Net income                       $
       1,010              $
          1,103               -8%            $
      1,350        $
              139 871%


        Tax reform
         unfavorable
         (favorable)
         adjustments                                            $
          (207)                                           $
              1,032



        Net income
         without tax
         reform                          $
       1,010                $
          896               13%            $
      1,350      $
              1,171  15%

For a discussion on net sales and operating profit results, see the Agriculture & Turf and Construction & Forestry sections below. Wirtgen results are included for the entire year-to-date period of 2019 while the prior year reflected four months of the respective period. The two additional months increased the company's year-to-date net sales by about 3%.

                     Agriculture &
                      Turf              
      Second Quarter                          
     Year to Date




       
                $ in millions 2019                   2018    
           % Change                2019       2018  
      % Change

    ---

        Net sales                       $
      7,282              $
        7,049                3%           $
       11,963   $
              11,292  6%


        Operating profit                $
      1,019              $
        1,056               -4%            $
       1,367    $
              1,443 -5%


        Operating margin                    14.0%                   15.0%                                  11.4%               12.8%

Agriculture & Turf sales for the quarter and year to date increased due to higher shipment volumes and price realization, partially offset by the unfavorable effects of currency translation. Operating profit declined for both periods mainly due to higher production costs, the unfavorable effects of foreign-currency exchange and higher research and development expenses, partially offset by price realization and higher shipment volumes.

                     Construction &
                      Forestry           
        Second Quarter                           
     Year to Date



     
       
                $ in millions 2019                     2018      
          % Change                2019        2018  
      % Change

    ---


       Net sales                        $
        2,991              $
         2,698               11%           $
         5,251   $
              4,429 19%


        Operating profit                   $
        347                $
         259               34%             $
         576     $
              291 98%


        Operating margin                       11.6%                     9.6%                                   11.0%               6.6%

Construction & Forestry sales were up for the quarter and year to date due to higher shipment volumes and price realization, partially offset by the unfavorable effects of currency translation. Additionally, the inclusion of Wirtgen's sales for two additional months accounted for about 9% of the increase in net sales year to date. Wirtgen's operating profit for the second quarter and first six months was $102 million and $116 million, compared with operating profit of $41 million and an operating loss of $51 million for the corresponding periods last year. Excluding Wirtgen, the improvement in Construction & Forestry results for both periods was primarily driven by price realization and higher shipment volumes, partially offset by higher production costs and a less-favorable product mix.

                     Financial
                      Services          
       Second Quarter                 
         Year to Date




       
                $ in millions 2019                    2018    
        % Change              2019        2018    
         % Change

    ---

        Net income                       $
       121               $
      104              16%           $
     275         $
         529     -48%


        Tax reform
         unfavorable
         (favorable)
         adjustments                                            $
      33                                         $
        (229)



        Net income
         without tax
         reform                          $
       121               $
      137             -12%           $
     275         $
         300      -8%

Excluding last year's tax-reform adjustment, the decrease in financial services net income for the quarter and first six months was due to unfavorable financing spreads and a higher provision for credit losses, partially offset by income earned on a higher average portfolio.


       
                Market Conditions and Outlook (annual)


               
              
                $ in millions

    ---


       Agriculture & Turf                                  
     Net Sales    2% Currency
                                                                               Translation -3%



       Construction & Forestry                             
     Net Sales   11% Currency
                                                                               Translation -2%





       John Deere Financial                                
     Net Income $600

Agriculture & Turf. Industry sales of agricultural equipment in the U.S. and Canada are forecast to be flat to up 5 percent for the full year, while industry sales in the EU28 member nations are forecast to be about flat. South American industry sales of tractors and combines are projected to be flat to up 5 percent benefiting from strength in Brazil. Asian sales are forecast to be flat to down slightly. Industry sales of turf and utility equipment in the U.S. and Canada are expected to be flat to up 5 percent for 2019.

Construction & Forestry. The Construction & Forestry forecast includes a full year of Wirtgen sales, versus 10 months in fiscal 2018, with the two additional months adding about 4 percent to division sales for the year. The outlook reflects generally positive fundamentals and economic growth worldwide. In forestry, global industry sales are expected to be flat to up 5 percent mainly as a result of improved demand in EU28 countries and Russia.

Financial Services. Results are expected to benefit from a higher average portfolio, offset by a higher provision for credit losses, less-favorable financing spreads, and higher selling and administrative expenses. Financial services net income for 2018 of $942 million included a tax benefit related to tax reform of $341 million. Excluding the tax benefit, net income for 2018 would have been $601 million.

John Deere Capital Corporation

The following is disclosed on behalf of the company's financial services subsidiary, John Deere Capital Corporation (JDCC), in connection with the disclosure requirements applicable to its periodic issuance of debt securities in the public market.

                                      
        Second Quarter                        
     Year to Date




       
              $ in millions 2019                     2018    
         % Change                2019            2018  
        % Change

    ---

        Revenue                        $
        703               $
       617                14%              $
          1,364      $
              1,203  13%


        Net income                      $
        84               $
       119               -29%                $
          206        $
              519 -60%




        Ending
         portfolio
         balance                                                                                     $
          37,747     $
              34,535   9%

Prior-year results for the second quarter and year to date included a favorable provision for income taxes associated with tax reform. Results for the current quarter and first six months included a less-favorable financing spread and higher provision for credit losses, partially offset by income from a higher average portfolio.

APPENDIX

DEERE & COMPANY
SUPPLEMENTAL STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME INFORMATION
RECONCILIATION OF GAAP TO NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES
(Millions, except per-share amounts)
(Unaudited)

In addition to reporting financial results in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States (GAAP), the company also discusses non-GAAP measures that exclude adjustments related to tax reform. Net income attributable to Deere & Company and diluted earnings per share measures that exclude this item are not in accordance with nor a substitute for GAAP measures. The company believes that discussion of results excluding this item provides a useful analysis of ongoing operating trends.

The table below provides a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure with the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure for the three months and six months ended April 29, 2018.

                           Three Months Ended                   
         Six Months Ended


                  
              April 29, 2018                      
         April 29, 2018



                     Net Income                                                        Net Income


                    Attributable                       Diluted        Attributable
                          to                                                to                     Diluted


                       Deere &                        Earnings           Deere &                  Earnings


                       Company                        Per Share          Company                  Per Share



     GAAP measure                  $
             1,208.3              $
              3.67                           $
       673.2 $
       2.05


     Discrete tax
      reform
      expense
      (benefit)                               (174.3)                        (.53)                               802.9      2.44



     Non-GAAP
      measure                      $
             1,034.0              $
              3.14                         $
       1,476.1 $
       4.49


Safe Harbor Statement

Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements under "Company Outlook & Summary," "Market Conditions & Outlook," and other forward-looking statements herein that relate to future events, expectations, and trends involve factors that are subject to change, and risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of the company's businesses.

The company's agricultural equipment business is subject to a number of uncertainties including the factors that affect farmers' confidence and financial condition. These factors include demand for agricultural products, world grain stocks, weather conditions, soil conditions, harvest yields, prices for commodities and livestock, crop and livestock production expenses, availability of transport for crops, trade restrictions and tariffs, global trade agreements (e.g., the North American Free Trade Agreement), the level of farm product exports (including concerns about genetically modified organisms), the growth and sustainability of non-food uses for some crops (including ethanol and biodiesel production), real estate values, available acreage for farming, the land ownership policies of governments, changes in government farm programs and policies, international reaction to such programs, changes in and effects of crop insurance programs, changes in environmental regulations and their impact on farming practices, animal diseases (e.g., African swine fever) and their effects on poultry, beef and pork consumption and prices and on livestock feed demand, and crop pests and diseases.

Factors affecting the outlook for the company's turf and utility equipment include consumer confidence, weather conditions, customer profitability, labor supply, consumer borrowing patterns, consumer purchasing preferences, housing starts and supply, infrastructure investment, spending by municipalities and golf courses, and consumable input costs.

Consumer spending patterns, real estate and housing prices, the number of housing starts, interest rates and the levels of public and non-residential construction are important to sales and results of the company's construction and forestry equipment. Prices for pulp, paper, lumber and structural panels are important to sales of forestry equipment.

All of the company's businesses and its results are affected by general economic conditions in the global markets and industries in which the company operates; customer confidence in general economic conditions; government spending and taxing; foreign currency exchange rates and their volatility, especially fluctuations in the value of the U.S. dollar; interest rates; inflation and deflation rates; changes in weather patterns; the political and social stability of the global markets in which the company operates; the effects of, or response to, terrorism and security threats; wars and other conflicts; natural disasters; and the spread of major epidemics.

Significant changes in market liquidity conditions, changes in the company's credit ratings and any failure to comply with financial covenants in credit agreements could impact access to funding and funding costs, which could reduce the company's earnings and cash flows. Financial market conditions could also negatively impact customer access to capital for purchases of the company's products and customer confidence and purchase decisions, borrowing and repayment practices, and the number and size of customer loan delinquencies and defaults. A debt crisis, in Europe or elsewhere, could negatively impact currencies, global financial markets, social and political stability, funding sources and costs, asset and obligation values, customers, suppliers, demand for equipment, and company operations and results. The company's investment management activities could be impaired by changes in the equity, bond and other financial markets, which would negatively affect earnings.

The anticipated withdrawal of the United Kingdom from the European Union and the perceptions as to the impact of the withdrawal may adversely affect business activity, political stability and economic conditions in the United Kingdom, the European Union and elsewhere. The economic conditions and outlook could be further adversely affected by (i) the uncertainty concerning the timing and terms of the exit, (ii) new or modified trading arrangements between the United Kingdom and other countries, (iii) the risk that one or more other European Union countries could come under increasing pressure to leave the European Union, or (iv) the risk that the euro as the single currency of the Eurozone could cease to exist. Any of these developments, or the perception that any of these developments are likely to occur, could affect economic growth or business activity in the United Kingdom or the European Union, and could result in the relocation of businesses, cause business interruptions, lead to economic recession or depression, and impact the stability of the financial markets, availability of credit, currency exchange rates, interest rates, financial institutions, and political, financial and monetary systems. Any of these developments could affect our businesses, liquidity, results of operations and financial position.

Additional factors that could materially affect the company's operations, access to capital, expenses and results include changes in, uncertainty surrounding and the impact of governmental trade, banking, monetary and fiscal policies, including financial regulatory reform and its effects on the consumer finance industry, derivatives, funding costs and other areas, and governmental programs, policies, tariffs and sanctions in particular jurisdictions or for the benefit of certain industries or sectors; retaliatory actions to such changes in trade, banking, monetary and fiscal policies; actions by central banks; actions by financial and securities regulators; actions by environmental, health and safety regulatory agencies, including those related to engine emissions, carbon and other greenhouse gas emissions, noise and the effects of climate change; changes to GPS radio frequency bands or their permitted uses; changes in labor and immigration regulations; changes to accounting standards; changes in tax rates, estimates, laws and regulations and company actions related thereto; changes to and compliance with privacy regulations; compliance with U.S. and foreign laws when expanding to new markets and otherwise; and actions by other regulatory bodies.

Other factors that could materially affect results include production, design and technological innovations and difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints and prices; the loss of or challenges to intellectual property rights whether through theft, infringement, counterfeiting or otherwise; the availability and prices of strategically sourced materials, components and whole goods; delays or disruptions in the company's supply chain or the loss of liquidity by suppliers; disruptions of infrastructures that support communications, operations or distribution; the failure of suppliers or the company to comply with laws, regulations and company policy pertaining to employment, human rights, health, safety, the environment, anti-corruption, privacy and data protection and other ethical business practices; events that damage the company's reputation or brand; significant investigations, claims, lawsuits or other legal proceedings; start-up of new plants and products; the success of new product initiatives; changes in customer product preferences and sales mix; gaps or limitations in rural broadband coverage, capacity and speed needed to support technology solutions; oil and energy prices, supplies and volatility; the availability and cost of freight; actions of competitors in the various industries in which the company competes, particularly price discounting; dealer practices especially as to levels of new and used field inventories; changes in demand and pricing for used equipment and resulting impacts on lease residual values; labor relations and contracts; changes in the ability to attract, train and retain qualified personnel; acquisitions and divestitures of businesses; greater than anticipated transaction costs; the integration of new businesses; the failure or delay in closing or realizing anticipated benefits of acquisitions, joint ventures or divestitures; the implementation of organizational changes; the failure to realize anticipated savings or benefits of cost reduction, productivity, or efficiency efforts; difficulties related to the conversion and implementation of enterprise resource planning systems; security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, technology failures and other disruptions to the company's and suppliers' information technology infrastructure; changes in company declared dividends and common stock issuances and repurchases; changes in the level and funding of employee retirement benefits; changes in market values of investment assets, compensation, retirement, discount and mortality rates which impact retirement benefit costs; and significant changes in health care costs.

The liquidity and ongoing profitability of John Deere Capital Corporation and other credit subsidiaries depend largely on timely access to capital in order to meet future cash flow requirements, and to fund operations, costs, and purchases of the company's products. If general economic conditions deteriorate or capital markets become more volatile, funding could be unavailable or insufficient. Additionally, customer confidence levels may result in declines in credit applications and increases in delinquencies and default rates, which could materially impact write-offs and provisions for credit losses.

The company's outlook is based upon assumptions relating to the factors described above, which are sometimes based upon estimates and data prepared by government agencies. Such estimates and data are often revised. The company, except as required by law, undertakes no obligation to update or revise its outlook, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Further information concerning the company and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the company's financial results, is included in the company's other filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors of the company's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q).

                                                                  
              
         Second Quarter 2019 Press Release

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       (in millions of dollars)


                                                                               
             Unaudited




                                         
         Three Months Ended                                              
           Six Months Ended

                                                                                                                        ---

                                April 28                            April 29                 
              %                             April 28       April 29      
       %


                                    2019                                 2018               
              Change                               2019            2018    
       Change

                                                                                                                                                                             ---

      Net sales and revenues:


      Agriculture and turf                  $
         7,282                               $
              7,049                  +3                     $
             11,963    $
              11,292        +6


      Construction and forestry                  2,991                                           2,698                 +11                                 5,251                 4,429       +19




     Total net sales                           10,273                                           9,747                  +5                                17,214                15,721        +9



     Financial services                           886                                             795                 +11                                 1,741                 1,572       +11



     Other revenues                               183                                             178                  +3                                   371                   340        +9



      Total net sales and
       revenues                            $
         11,342                              $
              10,720                  +6                     $
             19,326    $
              17,633       +10






     Operating profit: *


      Agriculture and turf                  $
         1,019                               $
              1,056                  -4                      $
             1,367     $
              1,443        -5


      Construction and forestry                    347                                             259                 +34                                   576                   291       +98



     Financial services                           170                                             179                  -5                                   362                   396        -9



      Total operating profit                     1,536                                           1,494                  +3                                 2,305                 2,130        +8



     Reconciling items **                        (57)                                          (109)                -48                                 (144)                (222)      -35



     Income taxes                               (344)                                          (177)                +94                                 (528)              (1,235)      -57



      Net income
       attributable to
       Deere & Company                      $
         1,135                               $
              1,208                  -6                      $
             1,633       $
              673      +143




               *                Operating profit is income from
                                 continuing operations before
                                 corporate expenses, certain
                                 external interest expense, certain
                                 foreign exchange gains and losses,
                                 and income taxes. Operating profit
                                 of the financial services segment
                                 includes the effect of interest
                                 expense and foreign exchange gains
                                 or losses.




               **               Reconciling items are primarily
                                 corporate expenses, certain
                                 external interest expense, certain
                                 foreign exchange gains and losses,
                                 pension and postretirement benefit
                                 costs excluding the service cost
                                 component, and net income
                                 attributable to noncontrolling
                                 interests.


       DEERE & COMPANY



       STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME



       For the Three Months Ended April 28, 2019 and April 29, 2018



       (In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited

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                                                                               2019                 2018




       
                Net Sales and Revenues



       Net sales                                                                   $
         10,272.8      $
         9,747.0



       Finance and interest income                                                           837.8               753.9



       Other income                                                                          231.8               219.1




       Total                                                                              11,342.4            10,720.0






       
                Costs and Expenses



       Cost of sales                                                                       7,754.7             7,333.3



       Research and development expenses                                                     457.1               415.2



       Selling, administrative and general expenses                                          946.9               939.2



       Interest expense                                                                      350.8               303.7



       Other operating expenses                                                              359.5               344.9




       Total                                                                               9,869.0             9,336.3






       
                Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes                       1,473.4             1,383.7



       Provision for income taxes                                                            343.5               177.1




       
                Income of Consolidated Group                                           1,129.9             1,206.6



       Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates                                           6.4                 3.1




       
                Net Income                                                             1,136.3             1,209.7



       Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                               1.4                 1.4




       
                Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company                      $
         1,134.9      $
         1,208.3






       
                Per Share Data



       Basic                                                                           $
         3.57         $
         3.73



       Diluted                                                                         $
         3.52         $
         3.67





       
                Average Shares Outstanding



       Basic                                                                                 317.9               324.2



       Diluted                                                                               322.2               329.2





               See Condensed Notes to Interim
                Consolidated Financial
                Statements.


       DEERE & COMPANY



       STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME



       For the Six Months Ended April 28, 2019 and April 29, 2018



       (In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited

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                                                                               2019                 2018




       
                Net Sales and Revenues



       Net sales                                                                   $
         17,213.7      $
         15,721.0



       Finance and interest income                                                         1,652.7              1,476.8



       Other income                                                                          459.6                435.7




       Total                                                                              19,326.0             17,633.5






       
                Costs and Expenses



       Cost of sales                                                                      13,186.3             12,037.8



       Research and development expenses                                                     863.8                772.0



       Selling, administrative and general expenses                                        1,710.6              1,644.3



       Interest expense                                                                      703.8                590.0



       Other operating expenses                                                              710.9                687.8




       Total                                                                              17,175.4             15,731.9






       
                Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes                       2,150.6              1,901.6



       Provision for income taxes                                                            527.5              1,234.7




       
                Income of Consolidated Group                                           1,623.1                666.9



       Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates                                          12.8                  8.0




       
                Net Income                                                             1,635.9                674.9



       Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                               2.5                  1.7




       
                Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company                      $
         1,633.4         $
         673.2






       
                Per Share Data



       Basic                                                                           $
         5.13          $
         2.08



       Diluted                                                                         $
         5.07          $
         2.05





       
                Average Shares Outstanding



       Basic                                                                                 318.1                323.4



       Diluted                                                                               322.4                328.4





               See Condensed Notes to Interim
                Consolidated Financial
                Statements.


       DEERE & COMPANY



       CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET



       (In millions of dollars) Unaudited

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                                                                April 28              October 28      April 29


                                                                    2019                     2018             2018




       
                Assets



       Cash and cash equivalents                                         $
      3,483.7              $
         3,904.0   $
      4,201.4



       Marketable securities                                                   545.1                       490.1         479.3



       Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates                               34.1                        21.7          34.3



       Trade accounts and notes receivable - net                             7,519.3                     5,004.3       6,511.1



       Financing receivables - net                                          25,870.3                    27,054.1      24,275.5



       Financing receivables securitized - net                               4,813.6                     4,021.4       4,436.3



       Other receivables                                                     1,477.7                     1,735.5       1,398.2



       Equipment on operating leases - net                                   7,039.9                     7,165.4       6,723.1



       Inventories                                                           7,160.9                     6,148.9       6,888.9



       Property and equipment - net                                          5,757.1                     5,867.5       5,742.9



       Investments in unconsolidated affiliates                                234.8                       207.3         202.1



       Goodwill                                                              3,024.9                     3,100.7       3,188.7



       Other intangible assets - net                                         1,475.9                     1,562.4       1,692.2



       Retirement benefits                                                   1,382.7                     1,298.3         617.9



       Deferred income taxes                                                 1,038.9                       808.0       1,718.5



       Other assets                                                          1,870.7                     1,718.4       1,762.6




       
                Total Assets                                        $
      72,729.6             $
         70,108.0  $
      69,873.0






       
                Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity





       
                Liabilities



       Short-term borrowings                                            $
      11,761.8             $
         11,061.4  $
      10,894.6



       Short-term securitization borrowings                                  4,702.2                     3,957.3       4,401.1



       Payables to unconsolidated affiliates                                   199.5                       128.9         145.7



       Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                 9,625.8                    10,111.0       9,789.6



       Deferred income taxes                                                   513.5                       555.8         562.7



       Long-term borrowings                                                 28,255.4                    27,237.4      26,278.6



       Retirement benefits and other liabilities                             5,733.1                     5,751.0       7,366.1




       Total liabilities                                                    60,791.3                    58,802.8      59,438.4






       Redeemable noncontrolling interest                                       14.3                        14.0          14.6





       
                Stockholders' Equity



       Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity                           11,919.5                    11,287.8      10,410.3



       Noncontrolling interests                                                  4.5                         3.4           9.7




       Total stockholders' equity                                           11,924.0                    11,291.2      10,420.0




       
                Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity          $
      72,729.6             $
         70,108.0  $
      69,873.0






               See Condensed Notes to Interim
                Consolidated Financial
                Statements.


       DEERE & COMPANY



       STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS



       For the Six Months Ended April 28, 2019 and April 29, 2018



       (In millions of dollars) Unaudited

    ---

                                                                    2019                2018

                                                                                        ---

                     Cash Flows from Operating Activities



       Net income                                                       $
         1,635.9                  $
            674.9


        Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         used for operating activities:



       Provision for credit losses                                              36.6                             26.8


        Provision for depreciation and amortization                           1,016.5                            950.8



       Share-based compensation expense                                         44.4                             39.8



       Gain on sales of businesses                                                             (13.2)


        Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated
         affiliates                                                             (8.6)                           (4.5)


        Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes                          (282.2)                           604.3



       Changes in assets and liabilities:


        Trade, notes, and financing receivables related to
         sales                                                              (2,731.3)                       (2,094.1)



       Inventories                                                         (1,394.3)                       (1,796.8)



       Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                  (66.4)                           306.9



       Accrued income taxes payable/receivable                                 157.0                            153.0



       Retirement benefits                                                      20.3                             67.6



       Other                                                                    77.3                          (135.6)




       Net cash used for operating activities                              (1,494.8)                       (1,220.1)





                     Cash Flows from Investing Activities


        Collections of receivables (excluding receivables
         related to sales)                                                    9,175.3                          8,780.9


        Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable
         securities                                                              30.3                             23.8


        Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating
         leases                                                                 823.4                            748.6


        Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash
         sold                                                                                     55.0


        Cost of receivables acquired (excluding
         receivables related to sales)                                      (8,886.7)                       (8,181.2)


        Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired                                     (5,171.1)



       Purchases of marketable securities                                     (59.6)                          (62.8)



       Purchases of property and equipment                                   (490.9)                         (352.2)


        Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired                        (924.1)                         (926.5)



       Other                                                                  (39.9)                          (73.2)




       Net cash used for investing activities                                (372.2)                       (5,158.7)





                     Cash Flows from Financing Activities



       Increase in total short-term borrowings                               1,570.4                            199.1



       Proceeds from long-term borrowings                                    4,232.2                          4,077.7



       Payments of long-term borrowings                                    (3,426.8)                       (2,888.7)



       Proceeds from issuance of common stock                                   94.7                            198.6



       Repurchases of common stock                                           (480.4)                          (60.6)



       Dividends paid                                                        (462.3)                         (386.9)



       Other                                                                  (55.6)                          (43.9)



        Net cash provided by financing activities                             1,472.2                          1,095.3





                     Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash
                      Equivalents, and Restricted Cash                         (34.8)                           145.9





                     Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and
                      Restricted Cash                                         (429.6)                       (5,137.6)


                     Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at
                      Beginning of Period                                     4,015.3                          9,466.8



                     Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted
                      Cash at End of Period                              $
         3,585.7                $
            4,329.2

                                                                                                                    ===




               See Condensed Notes to Interim
                Consolidated Financial
                Statements.

                                                                                          
              
                Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)

                                                                                                                                         ---




     (1) 
     Dividends declared and paid on a per share basis were as follows:




                                                                                                 Three Months Ended                                    Six Months Ended



                                                                                                      April 28                                    April 29                                 April 28   April 29


                                                                                                               2019                                    2018                                      2019        2018





             Dividends declared                           $
              .76                                          $
              .60                                           $
              1.52                  $
         1.20


             Dividends paid                           $
              .76                                          $
              .60                                           $
              1.45                  $
         1.20





     (2)   The calculation of basic net income per share is based on the average number of shares
              outstanding. The calculation of diluted net income per share recognizes any dilutive effect
              of share-based compensation.





     (3)   In the first quarter of 2019, the Company adopted Financial Accounting Standards Board
              Accounting Standards Update (ASU) No. 2016-18, which amends ASC 230, Statement of Cash Flows.
              The ASU requires that restricted cash be included with cash and cash equivalents in the
              statement of cash flows. The ASU was adopted on a retrospective basis. As a result, the 2018
              consolidated statement of cash flows was updated to add $132 million and $128 million of
              restricted cash in the beginning period and ending period balances, respectively. The 2018
              supplemental consolidating statement of cash flows was updated to add $6 million and $8
              million of restricted cash in the equipment operations' beginning and ending period balances,
              respectively, and $126 million and $120 million in the financial services' beginning and
              ending period balances, respectively. The equipment operations' restricted cash at October
              28, 2018 and April 28, 2019 was $7 million and $10 million, respectively. The financial
              services' restricted cash for the same periods was $104 million and $92 million,
              respectively.





     (4)   The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all Deere & Company's
              subsidiaries. In the supplemental consolidating data in Note 5 to the financial statements,
              "Equipment Operations" include the Company's agriculture and turf operations and construction
              and forestry operations with "Financial Services" reflected on the equity basis.


       (5) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA



       STATEMENT OF INCOME



       For the Three Months Ended April 28, 2019 and April 29, 2018



       (In millions of dollars) Unaudited                                                 EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*         FINANCIAL SERVICES

    ---                                                                                                                   ---

                                                                                    2019                         2018              2019       2018

                                                                                                                                            ---


       
                Net Sales and Revenues



       Net sales                                                                        $
              10,272.8         $
           9,747.0



       Finance and interest income                                                                    25.1                     27.8               $
       909.7   $
       812.5



       Other income                                                                                  213.6                    202.9                     72.4         64.9




       Total                                                                                      10,511.5                  9,977.7                    982.1        877.4






       
                Costs and Expenses



       Cost of sales                                                                               7,755.1                  7,333.8



       Research and development expenses                                                             457.1                    415.2



       Selling, administrative and general expenses                                                  795.2                    799.5                    153.6        141.5



       Interest expense                                                                               43.5                     78.2                    311.7        231.2



       Interest compensation to Financial Services                                                    92.4                     80.6



       Other operating expenses                                                                       67.1                     66.7                    344.5        324.7




       Total                                                                                       9,210.4                  8,774.0                    809.8        697.4





                     Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes                               1,301.1                  1,203.7                    172.3        180.0



       Provision for income taxes                                                                    291.4                    100.8                     52.1         76.3




       
                Income of Consolidated Group                                                   1,009.7                  1,102.9                    120.2        103.7





                     Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates



       Financial Services                                                                            120.7                    104.1                       .5           .4



       Other                                                                                           5.9                      2.7




        Total                                                                                        126.6                    106.8                       .5           .4




       
                Net Income                                                                     1,136.3                  1,209.7                    120.7        104.1


        Less: Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests                                       1.4                      1.4



                     Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company                           $
              1,134.9         $
           1,208.3               $
       120.7   $
       104.1

                                                                                                                                                                      ===




               * Deere & Company with Financial
                Services on the equity basis.




               The supplemental consolidating
                data is presented for
                informational purposes.
                Transactions between the
                "Equipment Operations" and
                "Financial Services" have been
                eliminated to arrive at the
                consolidated financial
                statements.


       SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)



       STATEMENT OF INCOME



       For the Six Months Ended April 28, 2019 and April 29, 2018


        (In millions of dollars) Unaudited                    
            EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*      
          FINANCIAL SERVICES

    ---                                                                                                    ---

                                                                 2019                        2018              2019           2018

                                                                                                                            ---

                     Net Sales and Revenues



       Net sales                                                     $
              17,213.7        $
          15,721.0



       Finance and interest income                                                 48.5                    39.4                   $
        1,775.9   $
        1,589.4



       Other income                                                               428.5                   399.3                           132.9           127.7




       Total                                                                   17,690.7                16,159.7                         1,908.8         1,717.1






       
                Costs and Expenses



       Cost of sales                                                           13,187.2                12,038.8



       Research and development expenses                                          863.8                   772.0


        Selling, administrative and general expenses                             1,439.7                 1,390.2                           274.9           257.7



       Interest expense                                                           115.0                   174.2                           598.8           425.3


        Interest compensation to Financial Services                                161.5                   142.2



       Other operating expenses                                                   138.5                   138.9                           669.5           635.9




       Total                                                                   15,905.7                14,656.3                         1,543.2         1,318.9





                     Income of Consolidated Group before Income
                      Taxes                                                      1,785.0                 1,503.4                           365.6           398.2


        Provision (credit) for income taxes                                        435.5                 1,364.7                            92.0         (130.0)



                     Income of Consolidated Group                                1,349.5                   138.7                           273.6           528.2





                     Equity in Income of Unconsolidated
                      Subsidiaries and Affiliates



       Financial Services                                                         274.6                   529.4                             1.0             1.2



       Other                                                                       11.8                     6.8




        Total                                                                     286.4                   536.2                             1.0             1.2




       
                Net Income                                                  1,635.9                   674.9                           274.6           529.4


        Less: Net income attributable to
         noncontrolling interests                                                    2.5                     1.7



                     Net Income Attributable to Deere &
                      Company                                          $
              1,633.4           $
          673.2                    $
         274.6    $
         529.4

                                                                                                                                                            ===




               * Deere & Company with Financial
                Services on the equity basis.




               The supplemental consolidating
                data is presented for
                informational purposes.
                Transactions between the
                "Equipment Operations" and
                "Financial Services" have been
                eliminated to arrive at the
                consolidated financial
                statements.


       SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)



       CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET


        (In millions of
         dollars) Unaudited                                      
              EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*                                          
          FINANCIAL SERVICES

    ---                                                                                                                                                                                     ---

                                                    April 28                              October 28              April 29    April 28                               October 28                     April 29


                                                        2019                                     2018                    2018        2019                                      2018                           2018

                                                                                                                                                                                                          ---


       
                Assets


        Cash and cash
         equivalents                                          $
         2,893.4                                   $
        3,194.8               $
          2,988.9                                       $
            590.3              $
          709.2          $
        1,212.5


        Marketable securities                                          6.9                                             8.2                          16.9                                                 538.2                      481.9                  462.4


        Receivables from unconsolidated
         subsidiaries and affiliates                 1,091.6                                          1,700.4                    1,668.0


        Trade accounts and notes
         receivable -net                                           1,607.8                                         1,373.7                       1,515.9                                               7,554.2                    4,906.4                6,436.0


        Financing receivables -net                                   101.8                                            93.1                          75.7                                              25,768.5                   26,961.0               24,199.8


        Financing receivables
         securitized -net                                             58.9                                            76.1                         113.1                                               4,754.7                    3,945.3                4,323.2



       Other receivables                                          1,325.3                                         1,009.7                       1,273.3                                                 166.2                      775.7                  190.1


        Equipment on operating leases -
         net                                                                                                                                                                        7,039.9                        7,165.4                  6,723.1



       Inventories                                  7,160.9                                          6,148.9                    6,888.9


        Property and equipment -net                                5,711.9                                         5,820.6                       5,696.0                                                  45.2                       46.9                   46.9


        Investments in unconsolidated
         subsidiaries and affiliates                               5,186.8                                         5,231.2                       4,915.9                                                  15.6                       15.2                   15.3



       Goodwill                                     3,024.9                                          3,100.7                    3,188.7


        Other intangible assets -net                 1,475.9                                          1,562.4                    1,692.2



       Retirement benefits                                        1,325.3                                         1,241.5                         617.9                                                  57.4                       56.8                   15.0


        Deferred income taxes                                      1,574.9                                         1,502.6                       2,065.5                                                  72.8                       69.4                   76.4



       Other assets                                               1,235.1                                         1,132.8                       1,186.3                                                 636.7                      587.1                  577.3



                     Total Assets                            $
         33,781.4                                  $
        33,196.7              $
          33,903.2                                    $
            47,239.7           $
          45,720.3         $
        44,278.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ===



                     Liabilities and Stockholders'
                      Equity




                     Liabilities


        Short-term borrowings                                 $
         1,336.9                                   $
        1,434.0                 $
          659.1                                    $
            10,424.9            $
          9,627.4         $
        10,235.5


        Short-term securitization
         borrowings                                                   58.3                                            75.6                         113.2                                               4,643.9                    3,881.7                4,287.9


        Payables to unconsolidated
         subsidiaries and affiliates                                 199.5                                           128.9                         145.7                                               1,057.5                    1,678.7                1,633.7


        Accounts payable and accrued
         expenses                                                  9,470.7                                         9,382.5                       9,265.7                                               1,812.6                    2,055.7                2,030.8


        Deferred income taxes                                        460.9                                           496.8                         462.9                                                 661.5                      823.0                  523.2



       Long-term borrowings                                       4,678.8                                         4,713.9                       5,536.5                                              23,576.6                   22,523.5               20,742.1


        Retirement benefits and other
         liabilities                                               5,638.0                                         5,659.8                       7,285.5                                                  95.1                       91.2                   95.6




       Total liabilities                                         21,843.1                                        21,891.5                      23,468.6                                              42,272.1                   40,681.2               39,548.8





        Redeemable noncontrolling
         interest                                       14.3                                             14.0                       14.6




                     Stockholders' Equity


        Total Deere & Company
         stockholders' equity                                     11,919.5                                        11,287.8                      10,410.3                                               4,967.6                    5,039.1                4,729.2


        Noncontrolling interests                         4.5                                              3.4                        9.7



        Total stockholders' equity                                11,924.0                                        11,291.2                      10,420.0                                               4,967.6                    5,039.1                4,729.2



                     Total Liabilities and
                      Stockholders' Equity                   $
         33,781.4                                  $
        33,196.7              $
          33,903.2                                    $
            47,239.7           $
          45,720.3         $
        44,278.0

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          ===




               * Deere & Company with Financial
                Services on the equity basis.




               The supplemental consolidating
                data is presented for
                informational purposes.
                Transactions between the
                "Equipment Operations" and
                "Financial Services" have been
                eliminated to arrive at the
                consolidated financial
                statements.


       SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)



       STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS



       For the Six Months Ended April 28, 2019 and April 29, 2018


        (In millions of dollars) Unaudited                                 EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS*                 
            FINANCIAL SERVICES

    ---                                                                                                                     ---

                                                                     2019                        2018                          2019                  2018

                                                                                                                                                   ---

                     Cash Flows from Operating Activities



       Net income                                                        $
              1,635.9                      $
            674.9                        $
             274.6              $
              529.4


        Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
         provided by operating activities:



       Provision for credit losses                                                     4.5                                  9.2                                    32.1                           17.6


        Provision for depreciation and amortization                                   525.2                                483.8                                   557.3                          529.3



       Gain on sales of businesses                                                                      (13.2)


        Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated
         subsidiaries and affiliates                                                   29.8                               (93.8)                                   (.8)                         (1.0)


        Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes                                (117.7)                               934.5                                 (164.5)                       (330.2)



       Changes in assets and liabilities:


        Trade receivables and Equipment Operations'
         financing receivables                                    (271.1)                               (188.5)



       Inventories                                             (1,086.2)                             (1,439.5)



       Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                         247.4                                578.0                                    53.0                           84.2



       Accrued income taxes payable/receivable                                     (344.1)                               147.4                                   501.1                            5.6



       Retirement benefits                                                            16.6                                 62.7                                     3.7                            4.9



       Other                                                                          67.7                              (104.5)                                   99.6                           71.9



        Net cash provided by operating activities                                     708.0                              1,051.0                                 1,356.1                          911.7





                     Cash Flows from Investing Activities


        Collections of receivables (excluding trade and
         wholesale)                                                                                                                            9,893.7                        9,486.7


        Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable
         securities                                                                     5.3                                  3.6                                    25.0                           20.2


        Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating
         leases                                                                                                                                  823.4                          748.6


        Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash
         sold                                                                                              55.0


        Cost of receivables acquired (excluding trade and
         wholesale)                                                                                                                          (9,422.9)                     (8,918.8)


        Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired                                              (5,171.1)



       Purchases of marketable securities                          (2.0)                                                                       (57.6)                        (62.8)



       Purchases of property and equipment                                         (489.9)                             (351.6)                                  (1.0)                          (.6)


        Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired                                                                                       (1,340.5)                     (1,409.3)


        Increase in trade and wholesale receivables                                                                                          (3,028.1)                     (2,293.8)



       Other                                                                        (51.3)                                44.2                                    19.5                         (52.6)




       Net cash used for investing activities                                      (537.9)                           (5,419.9)                              (3,088.5)                     (2,482.4)





                     Cash Flows from Financing Activities


        Increase (decrease) in total short-term
         borrowings                                                                 (130.7)                              (67.1)                                1,701.1                          266.2


        Change in intercompany receivables/payables                                   610.8                              (641.6)                                (610.8)                         641.6



       Proceeds from long-term borrowings                                            120.3                                107.1                                 4,111.9                        3,970.6



       Payments of long-term borrowings                                            (157.5)                              (85.3)                              (3,269.3)                     (2,803.4)



       Proceeds from issuance of common stock                       94.7                                  198.6



       Repurchases of common stock                               (480.4)                                (60.6)



       Dividends paid                                                              (462.3)                             (386.9)                                (312.2)                       (439.1)



       Other                                                                        (36.1)                              (25.5)                                 (12.1)                        (18.5)



        Net cash provided by (used for) financing
         activities                                                                 (441.2)                             (961.3)                                1,608.6                        1,617.4





                     Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash
                      Equivalents, and Restricted Cash                               (26.9)                               152.3                                   (7.9)                         (6.4)





                     Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents,
                      and Restricted Cash                                           (298.0)                           (5,177.9)                                (131.7)                          40.3


                     Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at
                      Beginning of Period                                           3,201.8                              8,174.4                                   813.5                        1,292.4



                     Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted
                      Cash at End of Period                               $
              2,903.8                    $
            2,996.5                        $
             681.8            $
              1,332.7

                                                                                                                                                                                                   ===




               * Deere & Company with Financial
                Services on the equity basis.




               The supplemental consolidating
                data is presented for
                informational purposes.
                Transactions between the
                "Equipment Operations" and
                "Financial Services" have been
                eliminated to arrive at the
                consolidated financial
                statements.

                                                                                                                                                       
              
                Deere & Company


                                                                                                                                                 
              
                Other Financial Information




               For the Six Months Ended                                            
              Equipment Operations*                               
              Agriculture and Turf                             Construction and Forestry*

    ---                                                                                                                                                                                                             ---

                                                                                April 28              April 29              April 28              April 29              April 28              April 29


               Dollars in millions                                                  2019                   2018                   2019                   2018                   2019                   2018

    ---                                                                                                                                                                                            ---

                            Net Sales                                                       $
              17,214                                                 $
              15,721                                       $
              11,963                              $
              11,292            $
           5,251    $
            4,429


                            Net Sales -excluding
                             Wirtgen                                                        $
              15,801                                                 $
              14,594                                       $
              11,963                              $
              11,292            $
           3,838    $
            3,302


                            Average Identifiable Assets


                            With Inventories at LIFO                                        $
              21,019                                                 $
              19,268                                       $
              10,960                              $
              10,275           $
           10,059    $
            8,993


                            With Inventories at LIFO -
                             excluding Wirtgen                                              $
              14,623                                                 $
              13,561                                       $
              10,960                              $
              10,275            $
           3,663    $
            3,286


                            With Inventories at
                             Standard Cost                                                  $
              22,389                                                 $
              20,544                                       $
              12,064                              $
              11,305           $
           10,325    $
            9,239


                            With Inventories at
                             Standard Cost -excluding
                             Wirtgen                                                        $
              15,993                                                 $
              14,837                                       $
              12,064                              $
              11,305            $
           3,929    $
            3,532


                            Operating Profit                                                 $
              1,943                                                  $
              1,734                                        $
              1,367                               $
              1,443              $
           576      $
            291


                            Operating Profit -
                             excluding Wirtgen                                               $
              1,827                                                  $
              1,785                                        $
              1,367                               $
              1,443              $
           460      $
            342


                            Percent of Net Sales -excluding                                             11.6                                                               12.2                                                     11.4                                            12.8                      12.0               10.4
                             Wirtgen                                                                       %                                                                 %                                                       %                                              %                        %                 %


                            Operating Return on Assets -excluding
                             Wirtgen


                            With Inventories at LIFO -excluding                                         12.5                                                               13.2                                                     12.5                                            14.0                      12.6               10.4
                             Wirtgen                                                                       %                                                                 %                                                       %                                              %                        %                 %


                            With Inventories at Standard Cost -                                         11.4                                                               12.0                                                     11.3                                            12.8                      11.7                9.7
                             excluding Wirtgen                                                             %                                                                 %                                                       %                                              %                        %                 %


                            SVA Cost of Assets -
                             excluding Wirtgen                                               $
              (960)                                                 $
              (890)                                       $
              (724)                              $
              (678)           $
           (236)     $
          (212)


                            SVA -excluding Wirtgen                                             $
              867                                                    $
              895                                          $
              643                                 $
              765              $
           224      $
            130

    ---



               For the Six Months Ended                                             
              Financial Services

    ---

                                                                                April 28              April 29


               Dollars in millions                                                  2019     
              2018**

    ---

                            Net Income Attributable to
                             Deere & Company                                                   $
              275                                                    $
              529


                            Net Income Attributable to Deere &
                             Company -Tax Adjusted                                                                                         $
              271


                            Average Equity                                                   $
              5,006                                                  $
              4,827


                            Average Equity -Tax Adjusted                                                                                 $
              4,752


                            Return on Equity                                         5.5                                                               11.0
                                                                                       %                                                                 %


                            Return on Equity -Tax Adjusted                                                                                             5.7
                                                                                                                                                         %


                            Operating Profit                                                   $
              362                                                    $
              396


                            Average Equity                                                   $
              5,006                                                  $
              4,752


                            Cost of Equity                                                   $
              (333)                                                 $
              (349)



              
                SVA                                                                 $
              29                                                     $
              47

    ---


    The Company evaluates its business results on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. In addition, it uses a metric referred to as Shareholder Value Added (SVA), which management believes is an appropriate measure for the performance of its
     businesses. SVA is, in effect, the pretax profit left over after subtracting the cost of enterprise capital. The Company is aiming for a sustained creation of SVA and is using this metric for various performance goals. Certain compensation is also determined on the basis of
     performance using this measure. For purposes of determining SVA, each of the equipment segments is assessed a pretax cost of assets, which on an annual basis is approximately 12 percent of the segment's average identifiable operating assets during the applicable period with inventory
     at standard cost. Management believes that valuing inventories at standard cost more closely approximates the current cost of inventory and the Company's investment in the asset. The Financial Services segment is assessed an annual pretax cost of approximately 13 percent of the
     segment's average equity (15 percent in 2018). The cost of assets or equity, as applicable, is deducted from the operating profit or added to the operating loss of each segment to determine the amount of SVA.

    * On December 1, 2017, the Company acquired the stock and certain assets of substantially all of Wirtgen Group Holding GmbH's operations (Wirtgen), the leading manufacturer worldwide of road building equipment. Wirtgen is included in the construction and forestry segment. Wirtgen is
     excluded from the metrics above.

    ** The 2018 SVA calculation was adjusted for certain effects of U.S. Tax Reform legislation enacted on December 22, 2017 due to the significant discrete income tax benefit in 2018. The 2019 SVA is calculated with unadjusted US GAAP information.

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