Deere Reports First Quarter Net Income of $1.751 Billion

    --  Strong quarterly operating margins from equipment operations demonstrate
        structural improvement near mid-cycle volumes.
    --  Fleet replenishment moderating as agricultural fundamentals normalize.
    --  Full-year net income now forecasted to be $7.50 to $7.75 billion.

MOLINE, Ill., Feb. 15, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company reported net income of $1.751 billion for the first quarter ended January 28, 2024, or $6.23 per share, compared with net income of $1.959 billion, or $6.55 per share, for the quarter ended January 29, 2023.

Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 4 percent, to $12.185 billion, in the most recent quarter. Net sales were $10.486 billion for the quarter, compared with $11.402 billion in 2023.

"Deere's first-quarter performance underscores the effectiveness of our Smart Industrial operating model and the dedication of our workforce, enabling improved performance across economic cycles that surpasses historical benchmarks," said John C. May, chairman and chief executive officer. "Moreover, we remain committed to empowering our customers to improve their productivity and sustainability through ongoing investment in the next generation of solutions, as evidenced by our partnership on satellite communications to expand rural connectivity announced this quarter."

Company Outlook & Summary

Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2024 is forecasted to be in a range of $7.50 billion to $7.75 billion.

"Moving forward, we expect fleet replenishment to moderate as agricultural fundamentals normalize from record levels in 2022 and 2023," May said. "Regardless of where we are in the cycle, demand is accelerating for products and solutions that empower our customers to do more with less, and we are uniquely positioned to deliver unparalleled value to our customers."





      
              
               Deere & Company                                            
     First Quarter


      
            
              
               $ in millions, except per share amounts      2024                  2023     % Change



      Net sales and revenues                                                 $
       12,185        $
            12,652         -4 %



      Net income                                                              $
       1,751         $
            1,959        -11 %



      Fully diluted EPS                                                        $
       6.23          $
            6.55




                              Production & Precision Agriculture                         
     First Quarter


                               
            
              
                $ in millions      2024                  2023     % Change



      Net sales                                                               $
       4,849         $
            5,198         -7 %



      Operating profit                                                        $
       1,045         $
            1,208        -13 %



      Operating margin                                                            21.6 %                 23.2 %

Production and precision agriculture sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes, partially offset by price realization. Operating profit decreased due to lower shipment volumes and higher SA&G and R&D expenses, partially offset by price realization.




                         Small Agriculture & Turf            
     First Quarter


      
              
         
                $ in millions      2024                 2023     % Change



     Net sales                                   $
        2,425      $
              3,001        -19 %



     Operating profit                              $
        326        $
              447        -27 %



     Operating margin                                 13.4 %                14.9 %

Small agriculture and turf sales decreased for the quarter as a result of lower shipment volumes, partially offset by price realization. Operating profit decreased due to lower shipment volumes and higher SA&G and R&D expenses. These items were partially offset by price realization and lower production costs.




                          Construction & Forestry            
     First Quarter


      
              
          
               $ in millions      2024                 2023     % Change



      Net sales                                  $
        3,212      $
              3,203



      Operating profit                             $
        566        $
              625         -9 %



      Operating margin                                17.6 %                19.5 %

Construction and forestry sales were flat for the quarter, with positive price realization offset by lower shipment volumes. Operating profit decreased primarily due to higher production costs, lower shipment volumes, the unfavorable effects of currency translation, and higher SA&G and R&D expenses. These items were partially offset by price realization and a favorable sales mix.




                     Financial Services          
     First Quarter


      
          
         
          $ in millions    2024               2023     % Change



       Net income                      $
        207      $
              185         12 %

Financial services net income for the quarter increased due to income earned on higher average portfolio balances, partially offset by less-favorable financing spreads.





     
                
                  Industry Outlook for Fiscal 2024



     
                
                  Agriculture & Turf



     U.S. & Canada:



     Large Ag                                                        Down 10 to 15%



     Small Ag & Turf                                                  Down 5 to 10%



     Europe                                                          Down 10 to 15%



     South America (Tractors & Combines)                                 Down ~ 10%



     Asia                                                           Down moderately





     
                
                  Construction & Forestry



     U.S. & Canada:



     Construction Equipment                                         Flat to Down 5%



     Compact Construction Equipment                               
     Flat



     Global Forestry                                                     Down ~ 10%



     Global Roadbuilding                                          
     Flat





     
                
                Deere Segment Outlook for Fiscal 2024                Currency              Price


                   
              
              
                  $ in millions     Net Sales            Translation       Realization



     Production & Precision Ag                                           Down ~ 20%          ~ Flat                 +1.5 %



     Small Ag & Turf                                                 Down 10 to 15%          ~ Flat                 +1.5 %



     Construction & Forestry                                          Down 5 to 10%          ~ Flat                 +1.5 %





     Financial Services                                                  Net Income           ~$ 770

Financial Services. Fiscal-year 2024 net income attributable to Deere & Company for the financial services operations is forecast to be approximately $770 million. Results are expected to be higher than fiscal year 2023 due to income earned on a higher average portfolio, partially offset by less-favorable financing spreads. A correction of the accounting treatment for financing incentives offered to John Deere dealers impacted 2023 financial results. The cumulative effect of this correction, $173 million pretax ($135 million after-tax), was recorded in the second quarter of 2023.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein, including in the section entitled "Company Outlook & Summary," "Industry Outlook," and "Deere Segment Outlook," relating to future events, expectations, and trends constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve factors that are subject to change, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect all lines of the company's operations generally while others could more heavily affect a particular line of business.

Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and current assumptions, expectations, and projections about future events and should not be relied upon. Except as required by law, the company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements. Many factors, risks, and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to:

    --  changes and compliance with U.S., foreign and international laws,
        regulations, and policies relating to trade, economic sanctions, data
        privacy, spending, taxing, banking, monetary, environmental (including
        climate change and engine emission), and farming policies;
    --  political, economic, and social instability of the geographies in which
        the company operates, including the ongoing war between Russia and
        Ukraine and the war between Israel and Hamas;
    --  adverse macroeconomic conditions, including unemployment, inflation,
        rising interest rates, changes in consumer practices due to slower
        economic growth, and regional or global liquidity constraints;
    --  worldwide demand for food and different forms of renewable energy;
    --  the ability to execute business strategies, including the company's
        Smart Industrial Operating Model, Leap Ambitions, and mergers and
        acquisitions;
    --  the ability to understand and meet customers' changing expectations and
        demand for John Deere products and solutions;
    --  accurately forecasting customer demand for products and services and
        adequately managing inventory;
    --  the ability to integrate new technology, including automation and
        machine learning, and deliver precision technology and solutions to
        customers;
    --  changes to governmental communications channels (radio frequency
        technology);
    --  the ability to adapt in highly competitive markets;
    --  dealer practices and their ability to manage distribution of John Deere
        products and support and service precision technology solutions;
    --  changes in climate patterns, unfavorable weather events, and natural
        disasters;
    --  governmental and other actions designed to address climate change in
        connection with a transition to a lower-carbon economy;
    --  higher interest rates and currency fluctuations which could adversely
        affect the U.S. dollar, customer confidence, access to capital, and
        demand for John Deere products and solutions;
    --  availability and price of raw materials, components, and whole goods;
    --  delays or disruptions in the company's supply chain;
    --  our equipment fails to perform as expected, which could result in
        warranty claims, post-sales repairs or recalls, product liability
        litigation, and regulatory investigations;
    --  the ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified personnel;
    --  security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, technology failures, and other
        disruptions to John Deere information technology infrastructure and
        products;
    --  loss of or challenges to intellectual property rights;
    --  legislation introduced or enacted that could affect the company's
        business model and intellectual property, such as right to repair or
        right to modify legislation;
    --  investigations, claims, lawsuits, or other legal proceedings;
    --  events that damage the company's reputation or brand;
    --  world grain stocks, available farm acres, soil conditions, harvest
        yields, prices for commodities and livestock, input costs, and
        availability of transport for crops; and
    --  housing starts and supply, real estate and housing prices, levels of
        public and non-residential construction, and infrastructure investment.

Further information concerning the company and its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the financial results, is included in the company's filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q). There also may be other factors that the company cannot anticipate or that are not described herein because the company does not currently perceive them to be material.



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    FIRST QUARTER 2024 PRESS RELEASE
    (In millions of dollars) Unaudited




                                                                       
       Three Months Ended


                                                              January 28             January 29       %


                                                                    2024                    2023     Change



              Net sales and revenues:



              Production & precision ag net sales         $
            4,849         $
              5,198         -7



              Small ag & turf net sales                             2,425                     3,001        -19



              Construction & forestry net sales                     3,212                     3,203



              Financial services revenues                           1,376                     1,040        +32



              Other revenues                                          323                       210        +54



              Total net sales and revenues               $
            12,185        $
              12,652         -4





              Operating profit: *



              Production & precision ag                   $
            1,045         $
              1,208        -13



              Small ag & turf                                         326                       447        -27



              Construction & forestry                                 566                       625         -9



              Financial services                                      257                       238         +8



              Total operating profit                                2,194                     2,518        -13



              Reconciling items **                                     26                      (22)



              Income taxes                                          (469)                    (537)       -13



              Net income attributable to Deere & Company  $
            1,751         $
              1,959        -11



     *  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 for financial services includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses.




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



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
    For the Three Months Ended January 28, 2024 and January 29, 2023
    (In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited




                                                                                                 2024        2023



              
                
                  Net Sales and Revenues



              Net sales                                                                    $
       10,486 $
         11,402



              Finance and interest income                                                        1,360           994



              Other income                                                                         339           256



              Total                                                                             12,185        12,652





              
                
                  Costs and Expenses



              Cost of sales                                                                      7,200         7,934



              Research and development expenses                                                    533           495



              Selling, administrative and general expenses                                       1,066           952



              Interest expense                                                                     802           479



              Other operating expenses                                                             369           299



              Total                                                                              9,970        10,159





              
                
                  Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes       2,215         2,493



              Provision for income taxes                                                           469           537





              
                
                  Income of Consolidated Group                           1,746         1,956



              Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates                                          2             1





              
                
                  Net Income                                             1,748         1,957



              Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests                              (3)          (2)



              
                
                  Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company        $
       1,751  $
         1,959





              
                
                  Per Share Data



              Basic                                                                          $
       6.25   $
         6.58



              Diluted                                                                             6.23          6.55



              Dividends declared                                                                  1.47          1.20



              Dividends paid                                                                      1.35          1.13





              
                
                  Average Shares Outstanding



              Basic                                                                              279.9         297.6



              Diluted                                                                            281.1         299.1



                 See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial
                  Statements.



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In millions of dollars) Unaudited




                                                                                           January 28       October 29       January 29


                                                                                                  2024              2023             2023



              
                
                  Assets



              Cash and cash equivalents                                                $
             5,137   $
              7,458  $
              3,976



              Marketable securities                                                               1,136                 946                852



              Trade accounts and notes receivable - net                                           7,795               7,739              7,609



              Financing receivables - net                                                        43,708              43,673             36,882



              Financing receivables securitized - net                                             6,400               7,335              5,089



              Other receivables                                                                   2,017               2,623              1,992



              Equipment on operating leases - net                                                 6,751               6,917              6,502



              Inventories                                                                         8,937               8,160             10,056



              Property and equipment - net                                                        6,914               6,879              6,212



              Goodwill                                                                            3,966               3,900              3,891



              Other intangible assets - net                                                       1,112               1,133              1,255



              Retirement benefits                                                                 3,087               3,007              3,793



              Deferred income taxes                                                               1,833               1,814                914



              Other assets                                                                        2,578               2,503              2,597



              
                
                  Total Assets                               $
             101,371 $
              104,087 $
              91,620





              
                
                  Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity





              
                
                  Liabilities



              Short-term borrowings                                                   $
             17,117  $
              17,939 $
              14,129



              Short-term securitization borrowings                                                6,116               6,995              4,864



              Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                              13,361              16,130             13,108



              Deferred income taxes                                                                 550                 520                519



              Long-term borrowings                                                               39,933              38,477             35,071



              Retirement benefits and other liabilities                                           2,115               2,140              2,493



              Total liabilities                                                                  79,192              82,201             70,184





              Redeemable noncontrolling interest                                                    100                  97                100





              
                
                  Stockholders' Equity



              Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity                                         22,075              21,785             21,332



              Noncontrolling interests                                                                4                   4                  4



              Total stockholders' equity                                                         22,079              21,789             21,336


                                           Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $
             101,371 $
              104,087 $
              91,620



                 See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial
                  Statements.



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended January 28, 2024 and January 29, 2023
    (In millions of dollars) Unaudited




                                                                                                                              2024      2023



              
                
                  Cash Flows from Operating Activities



              Net income                                                                                                 $
       1,748 $
        1,957



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



              Provision (credit) for credit losses                                                                               31       (130)



              Provision for depreciation and amortization                                                                       520         494



              Share-based compensation expense                                                                                   46          23



              Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes                                                                       27        (56)



              Changes in assets and liabilities:



              Receivables related to sales                                                                                    (277)    (1,015)



              Inventories                                                                                                     (723)    (1,279)



              Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                                         (2,327)    (1,577)



              Accrued income taxes payable/receivable                                                                           183         199



              Retirement benefits                                                                                             (129)       (48)



              Other                                                                                                             (7)        186



              Net cash used for operating activities                                                                          (908)    (1,246)





              
                
                  Cash Flows from Investing Activities



              Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)                                             7,752       7,198



              Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases                                                              506         497



              Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)                                         (6,447)    (6,322)



              Purchases of property and equipment                                                                             (362)      (315)



              Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired                                                                  (454)      (497)



              Collateral on derivatives - net                                                                                   310         345



              Other                                                                                                            (88)      (146)



              Net cash provided by investing activities                                                                       1,217         760





              
                
                  Cash Flows from Financing Activities



              Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less)                   (2,951)        697



              Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months)                                 5,287       2,505



              Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months)                                        (3,237)    (1,925)



              Repurchases of common stock                                                                                   (1,328)    (1,257)



              Dividends paid                                                                                                  (386)      (341)



              Other                                                                                                            (30)       (18)



              Net cash used for financing activities                                                                        (2,645)      (339)





              
                
                  Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash         16          62





              
                
                  Net Decrease in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash                       (2,320)      (763)



              
                
                  Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period                  7,620       4,941



              
                
                  Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period                   $
       5,300 $
        4,178



                 See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial
                  Statements.





     
                
                  DEERE & COMPANY



     Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements



     (In millions of dollars) Unaudited





     (1)                                                          The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all Deere & Company's subsidiaries. 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. In the supplemental consolidating data in Note 2 to the financial statements, the "Equipment Operations" represents the enterprise without "Financial
                                                                     Services", which include the company's production and precision agriculture operations, small agriculture and turf operations, and construction and forestry
                                                                     operations, and other corporate assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses not reflected within "Financial Services."



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    (2) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
    STATEMENTS OF INCOME
    For the Three Months Ended January 28, 2024 and January 29, 2023
    (In millions of dollars) Unaudited




                                                                                          
            EQUIPMENT               
            FINANCIAL


                                                                                          
            OPERATIONS               
            SERVICES                 ELIMINATIONS                        CONSOLIDATED


                                                                                            2024                  2023             2024            2023             2024             2023                     2024            2023



              
                
                  Net Sales and Revenues



              Net sales                                                              $
        10,486            $
        11,402                                                                                $
           10,486   $
         11,402



              Finance and interest income                                                     157                     114    $
            1,433 $
            1,067    $
              (230) $
           (187)                     1,360             994     1



              Other income                                                                    289                     234                119             177                 (69)          (155)                       339             256  2, 3



              Total                                                                        10,932                  11,750              1,552           1,244                (299)          (342)                    12,185          12,652





              
                
                  Costs and Expenses



              Cost of sales                                                                 7,207                   7,940                                                   (7)            (6)                     7,200           7,934     4



              Research and development expenses                                               533                     495                                                                                            533             495



              Selling, administrative and general expenses                                    876                     783                192             172                  (2)            (3)                     1,066             952     4



              Interest expense                                                                108                     101                762             442                 (68)           (64)                       802             479     1



              Interest compensation to Financial Services                                     162                     123                                                 (162)          (123)                                             1



              Other operating expenses                                                         90                      53                339             392                 (60)          (146)                       369             299  3, 5



              Total                                                                         8,976                   9,495              1,293           1,006                (299)          (342)                     9,970          10,159





              
                
                  Income before Income Taxes                        1,956                   2,255                259             238                                                         2,215           2,493



              Provision for income taxes                                                      416                     483                 53              54                                                           469             537





              
                
                  Income after Income Taxes                         1,540                   1,772                206             184                                                         1,746           1,956



              Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates                                     1                                         1               1                                                             2               1





              
                
                  Net Income                                        1,541                   1,772                207             185                                                         1,748           1,957



              Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests                         (3)                    (2)                                                                                           (3)            (2)



              
                
                  Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company  $
        1,544             $
        1,774      $
            207   $
            185                                                $
           1,751    $
         1,959




       
       (1) 
      Elimination of intercompany interest income and expense.



       
       (2) 
      Elimination of Equipment Operations' margin from inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.



       
       (3)    Elimination of income and expense between Equipment Operations and Financial Services related to intercompany guarantees of investments in certain international
                     markets and intercompany service revenues and expenses.


      
       
       4  
      Elimination of intercompany service fees.


      
       
       5  
      Elimination of Financial Services' lease depreciation expense related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
    CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS
    (In millions of dollars) Unaudited




                                                                                                      
      EQUIPMENT                                 
              FINANCIAL


                                                                                                     
      OPERATIONS                                 
              SERVICES                                             
           ELIMINATIONS                                               
         CONSOLIDATED


                                                                                          Jan 28              Oct 29          Jan 29           Jan 28                   Oct 29                Jan 29                 Jan 28                       Oct 29                  Jan 29               Jan 28              Oct 29          Jan 29


                                                                                              2024                 2023             2023              2024                      2023                   2023                    2024                         2023                   2023                  2024             2023               2023


                                           Assets



              Cash and cash equivalents                                               $
          3,467      $
              5,720  $
              2,665   $
              1,670           $
             1,738         $
           1,311                                                                                         $
        5,137        $
         7,458       $
         3,976



              Marketable securities                                                             147                    104                 18                 989                        842                    834                                                                                               1,136                 946                852


               Receivables from Financial Services                                             4,296                  4,516              5,348                                                                             $
              (4,296)           $
          (4,516)         $
         (5,348)                                                                6


               Trade accounts and notes receivable - net                                       1,093                  1,320              1,342               9,167                      8,687                  7,827                      (2,465)                   (2,268)                (1,560)                 7,795               7,739              7,609   7



              Financing receivables - net                                                        72                     64                 51              43,636                     43,609                 36,831                                                                                              43,708              43,673             36,882


               Financing receivables securitized - net                                                                                                    6,400                      7,335                  5,089                                                                                               6,400               7,335              5,089



              Other receivables                                                               1,515                  1,813              1,583                 559                        869                    489                         (57)                      (59)                   (80)                 2,017               2,623              1,992   7


               Equipment on operating leases - net                                                                                                        6,751                      6,917                  6,502                                                                                               6,751               6,917              6,502



              Inventories                                                                     8,937                  8,160             10,056                                                                                                                                                                  8,937               8,160             10,056



              Property and equipment - net                                                    6,879                  6,843              6,178                  35                         36                     34                                                                                               6,914               6,879              6,212



              Goodwill                                                                        3,966                  3,900              3,891                                                                                                                                                                  3,966               3,900              3,891



              Other intangible assets - net                                                   1,112                  1,133              1,255                                                                                                                                                                  1,112               1,133              1,255



              Retirement benefits                                                             3,013                  2,936              3,728                  75                         72                     67                          (1)                       (1)                    (2)                 3,087               3,007              3,793   8



              Deferred income taxes                                                           2,133                  2,133              1,015                  72                         68                     53                        (372)                     (387)                  (154)                 1,833               1,814                914   9



              Other assets                                                                    2,058                  1,948              1,936                 546                        559                    684                         (26)                       (4)                   (23)                 2,578               2,503              2,597


                                           Total Assets                               $
          38,688     $
              40,590 $
              39,066  $
              69,900          $
             70,732        $
           59,721          $
              (7,217)           $
          (7,235)         $
         (7,167)         $
        101,371      $
         104,087      $
         91,620




                                           Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity




                                           Liabilities



              Short-term borrowings                                                   $
          1,203      $
              1,230    $
              969  $
              15,914          $
             16,709        $
           13,160                                                                                        $
        17,117       $
         17,939      $
         14,129


               Short-term securitization borrowings                                                                                                       6,116                      6,995                  4,864                                                                                               6,116               6,995              4,864



              Payables to Equipment Operations                                                                                                           4,296                      4,516                  5,348          $
              (4,296)           $
          (4,516)         $
         (5,348)                                                                6


               Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                          12,677                 14,862             11,819               3,232                      3,599                  2,952                      (2,548)                   (2,331)                (1,663)                13,361              16,130             13,108   7



              Deferred income taxes                                                             478                    452                404                 444                        455                    269                        (372)                     (387)                  (154)                   550                 520                519   9



              Long-term borrowings                                                            7,270                  7,210              8,155              32,663                     31,267                 26,916                                                                                              39,933              38,477             35,071


               Retirement benefits and other liabilities                                       2,006                  2,032              2,384                 110                        109                    111                          (1)                       (1)                    (2)                 2,115               2,140              2,493   8



              Total liabilities                                                              23,634                 25,786             23,731              62,775                     63,650                 53,620                      (7,217)                   (7,235)                (7,167)                79,192              82,201             70,184




               Redeemable noncontrolling interest                                                100                     97                100                                                                                                                                                                    100                  97                100




                                           Stockholders' Equity


               Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity                                     22,075                 21,785             21,332               7,125                      7,082                  6,101                      (7,125)                   (7,082)                (6,101)                22,075              21,785             21,332  10



              Noncontrolling interests                                                            4                      4                  4                                                                                                                                                                      4                   4                  4



              Financial Services' equity                                                    (7,125)               (7,082)           (6,101)                                                                                          7,125                      7,082                   6,101                                                                10


               Adjusted total stockholders' equity                                            14,954                 14,707             15,235               7,125                      7,082                  6,101                                                                                              22,079              21,789             21,336


                                           Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity $
          38,688     $
              40,590 $
              39,066  $
              69,900          $
             70,732        $
           59,721          $
              (7,217)           $
          (7,235)         $
         (7,167)         $
        101,371      $
         104,087      $
         91,620



     
      
      6   Elimination of receivables /payables between Equipment Operations and
                Financial Services.


     
      
      7   Primarily reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold
                to Financial Services.


     
      
      8 
     Reclassification of net pension assets / liabilities.


     
      
      9   Reclassification of deferred tax assets /liabilities in the same taxing
                jurisdictions.



      
      10 
     Elimination of Financial Services' equity.



              
                DEERE & COMPANY
    SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
    STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
    For the Three Months Ended January 28, 2024 and January 29, 2023
    (In millions of dollars) Unaudited




                                                                                                                             
             EQUIPMENT              
            FINANCIAL


                                                                                                                             
             OPERATIONS              
            SERVICES                   ELIMINATIONS                         CONSOLIDATED


                                                                                                                                2024                 2023             2024            2023               2024            2023                       2024             2023



              
                
                  Cash Flows from Operating Activities



              Net income                                                                                                 $
         1,541            $
        1,772      $
            207   $
              185                                                 $
              1,748  $
             1,957



              Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities:



              Provision (credit) for credit losses                                                                                (2)                     1                 33             (131)                                                               31             (130)



              Provision for depreciation and amortization                                                                         302                    279                254               252     $
              (36) $
             (37)                          520               494          11



              Share-based compensation expense                                                                                                                                                                  46               23                            46                23          12



              Distributed earnings of Financial Services                                                                          233                      3                                                   (233)             (3)                                                       13



              Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes                                                                         48                   (39)              (21)             (17)                                                               27              (56)



              Changes in assets and liabilities:



              Receivables related to sales                                                                                        209                   (23)                                                  (486)           (992)                        (277)          (1,015)     14, 16



              Inventories                                                                                                       (687)               (1,254)                                                   (36)            (25)                        (723)          (1,279)         15



              Accounts payable and accrued expenses                                                                           (2,155)               (1,458)                25               145                (197)           (264)                      (2,327)          (1,577)         16



              Accrued income taxes payable/receivable                                                                             165                    192                 18                 7                                                               183               199



              Retirement benefits                                                                                               (127)                  (49)               (2)                1                                                             (129)             (48)



              Other                                                                                                              (46)                    17                 61               163                 (22)               6                           (7)              186     11, 12,
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          15



              Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities                                                              (519)                 (559)               575               605                (964)         (1,292)                        (908)          (1,246)





              
                
                  Cash Flows from Investing Activities



              Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)                                                                                       8,007             7,495                (255)           (297)                        7,752             7,198          14



              Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases                                                                                                        506               497                                                               506               497



              Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)                                                                                   (6,513)          (6,375)                  66               53                       (6,447)          (6,322)         14



              Purchases of property and equipment                                                                               (362)                 (315)                                                                                               (362)            (315)



              Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired                                                                                                            (503)            (531)                  49               34                         (454)            (497)         15



              Decrease in investment in Financial Services                                                                         10                                                                          (10)                                                                       17



              Increase in trade and wholesale receivables                                                                                                               (871)          (1,499)                 871            1,499                                                        14



              Collateral on derivatives - net                                                                                                                             310               345                                                               310               345



              Other                                                                                                                10                    (9)              (98)            (137)                                                             (88)            (146)



              Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities                                                              (342)                 (324)               838             (205)                 721            1,289                         1,217               760





              
                
                  Cash Flows from Financing Activities



              Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less)                          78                  (136)           (3,029)              833                                                           (2,951)              697



              Change in intercompany receivables/payables                                                                         288                  1,469              (288)          (1,469)



              Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months)                                      11                      1              5,276             2,504                                                             5,287             2,505



              Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months)                                             (40)                                 (3,197)          (1,925)                                                          (3,237)          (1,925)



              Repurchases of common stock                                                                                     (1,328)               (1,257)                                                                                             (1,328)          (1,257)



              Capital investment from Equipment Operations                                                                                                               (10)                                   10                                                                        17



              Dividends paid                                                                                                    (386)                 (341)             (233)              (3)                 233                3                         (386)            (341)         13



              Other                                                                                                              (22)                   (6)               (8)             (12)                                                             (30)             (18)



              Net cash used for financing activities                                                                          (1,399)                 (270)           (1,489)             (72)                 243                3                       (2,645)            (339)





              
                
                  Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash           11                     48                  5                14                                                                16                62





              
                
                  Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash              (2,249)               (1,105)              (71)              342                                                           (2,320)            (763)



              
                
                  Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period                    5,755                  3,781              1,865             1,160                                                             7,620             4,941



              
                
                  Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period                   $
         3,506            $
        2,676    $
            1,794 $
              1,502                                                 $
              5,300  $
             4,178




     
     11 
     Elimination of depreciation on leases related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.



     
     12 
     Reclassification of share-based compensation expense.



     
     13   Elimination of dividends from Financial Services to the Equipment Operations, which are included in the Equipment
              Operations operating activities.



     
     14 
     Primarily reclassification of receivables related to the sale of equipment.



     
     15 
     Reclassification of direct lease agreements with retail customers.



     
     16 
     Reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to Financial Services.



     
     17 
     Elimination of change in investment from Equipment Operations to Financial Services.

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