Deere (NYSE: DE) taps Cory Reed for Lifecycle Solutions leadership role

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Deere & Company filed a report describing a senior leadership change. On August 27, 2025, the board elected Cory Reed as President, Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management, and Customer Success, effective November 3, 2025. On that effective date, he will no longer serve as President of the Worldwide Ag & Turf Division, Production & Precision Ag, Sales and Marketing Regions of the Americas and Australia.

The company later issued a press release on September 2, 2025 covering this election and other senior management changes, which is included as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

8-K Event Classification

3 items: 5.02, 7.01, 9.01

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Item 5.02 Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers Governance

Key personnel changes including departures, elections, or appointments of directors and executive officers.

Item 7.01 Regulation FD Disclosure Disclosure

Material non-public information disclosed under Regulation Fair Disclosure, often investor presentations or guidance.

Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits Exhibits

Financial statements, pro forma financial information, and exhibit attachments filed with this report.

Understanding 8-K Material Events →

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UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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​	FORM 8-K	​

CURRENT REPORT

Pursuant to Section 13 OR 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934

Date of Report: August 27, 2025

(Date of earliest event reported)

DEERE & COMPANY

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

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Delaware	​	1-4121	​	36-2382580
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	​	(Commission File Number)	​	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

One John Deere Place

Moline, Illinois 61265

(Address of principal executive offices and zip code)

(309) 765-8000

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

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(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:

☐ Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

☐ Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

☐ Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

SECURITIES REGISTERED PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OF THE ACT:

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Title of each class	​	Trading symbol	​	Name of each exchange on which registered
Common stock, $1 par value	​	DE	​	New York Stock Exchange
6.55% Debentures Due 2028	​	DE28	​	New York Stock Exchange

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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (§230.405 of this chapter) or Rule 12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (§240.12b-2 of this chapter).

Emerging growth company ☐

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

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Item 5.02Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

On August 27, 2025, the Board of Directors of Deere & Company (the “Company”) elected Cory Reed as President, Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management, and Customer Success, effective November 3, 2025. On the effective date, Mr. Reed will cease to be the President, Worldwide Ag & Turf Division, Production & Precision Ag, Sales and Marketing Regions of the Americas and Australia.

Item 7.01Regulation FD Disclosure.

On September 2, 2025, the Company issued a press release regarding Mr. Reed’s election as well as other senior management changes. A copy of the press release is furnished hereby as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.

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The information disclosed in this Item 7.01 is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates the information by reference.

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Item 9.01Financial Statements and Exhibits.

(d)Exhibits

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Number	Description of Exhibit
99.1	Press Release, dated September 2, 2025
104	Cover Page Interactive Data File (the cover page XBRL tags are imbedded in the Inline XBRL document)

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Signature

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

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​	DEERE & COMPANY
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​	By:	/s/ Kellye L. Walker
​	​	Kellye L. Walker
​	​	Senior Vice President & Chief Legal Officer, Global Law Services & Regulatory Affairs
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Dated: September 2, 2025	​	​

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FAQ

What leadership change did Deere (DE) disclose in this 8-K?

The company disclosed that Cory Reed was elected President, Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management, and Customer Success, effective November 3, 2025.

What is Cory Reed’s current role and what will change at Deere (DE)?

Cory Reed currently serves as President of the Worldwide Ag & Turf Division, Production & Precision Ag, Sales and Marketing Regions of the Americas and Australia. On November 3, 2025, he will transition to President, Lifecycle Solutions, Supply Management, and Customer Success and cease his current role.

When did Deere & Company’s board approve Cory Reed’s new role?

The board approved Cory Reed’s election to his new role on August 27, 2025.

Did Deere (DE) issue a press release about these management changes?

Yes. Deere & Company issued a press release on September 2, 2025 covering Cory Reed’s election and other senior management changes, furnished as Exhibit 99.1.

Which exhibit in the Deere (DE) 8-K contains details on the management changes?

The management changes are discussed in the press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 to the report.

Does this Deere (DE) filing include financial statements?

No. The filing lists Exhibit 99.1 (press release) and Exhibit 104 (cover page interactive data file), but no financial statements.