Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) officer receives 2,015 RSUs and 7,503 stock options

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Deere & Company reported insider equity activity for an officer serving as President, Life Solutions, Customer Support & S.M. The officer received a grant of 2,015 shares of $1 par value common stock on 12/10/2025 in the form of restricted stock units under the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan, with the plan allowing shares to be withheld to cover taxes.

On 12/11/2025, 307 shares of common stock were withheld at a price of $475.94 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations tied to settlement of restricted stock units. After these transactions, the officer directly held 21,426 shares, including 5,894 restricted stock units to be settled in shares.

The filing also shows a grant of 7,503 market-priced stock options on 12/10/2025 with an exercise price of $468.90 per share, expiring on 12/10/2035. These options become exercisable in three approximately equal installments on December 10, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

SEC Form 4

FORM 4

UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP

Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
or Section 30(h) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

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1. Name and Address of Reporting Person^*

Reed Cory J

(Last) (First) (Middle)

DEERE & COMPANY

ONE JOHN DEERE PLACE

(Street)

MOLINE IL 61265

(City) (State) (Zip)

2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
DEERE & CO [ DE ]

5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer
(Check all applicable)

	Director		10% Owner
X	Officer (give title below)		Other (specify below)
	Pres, Life Sol Cust Sup & S.M.

3. Date of Earliest Transaction (Month/Day/Year)
12/10/2025

4. If Amendment, Date of Original Filed (Month/Day/Year)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)

X	Form filed by One Reporting Person
	Form filed by More than One Reporting Person

Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1. Title of Security (Instr. 3)	2. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	3. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed Of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)			5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 3 and 4)	6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
			Code	V	Amount	(A) or (D)	Price
$1 Par Common Stock(1)	12/10/2025		A		2,015	A	$0	21,733	D
$1 Par Common Stock(2)	12/11/2025		F		307	D	$475.94	21,426(3)	D

Table II - Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned (e.g., puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)
1. Title of Derivative Security (Instr. 3)	2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security	3. Transaction Date (Month/Day/Year)	3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any (Month/Day/Year)	4. Transaction Code (Instr. 8)		5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D) (Instr. 3, 4 and 5)		6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date (Month/Day/Year)		7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security (Instr. 3 and 4)		8. Price of Derivative Security (Instr. 5)	9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4)	10. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4)	11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
				Code	V	(A)	(D)	Date Exercisable	Expiration Date	Title	Amount or Number of Shares
Market Priced Options(4)	$468.9	12/10/2025		A		7,503		(5)	12/10/2035	Common Stock	7,503	$0	7,503	D

Explanation of Responses:

1. Grant of restricted stock units under the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan. Awards include the ability to withhold shares upon conversion to satisfy tax obligations.

2. Exempt withholding of shares to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon settlement of restricted stock units for unrestricted shares.

3. Includes 5,894 restricted stock units granted under the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan to be settled solely in shares.

4. All options include the ability to withhold shares upon the exercise of the option to satisfy income tax obligations.

5. The options become exercisable in three approximately equal installments on December 10, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

	/s/ Julie M. Rosales, Assistant Secretary, Deere & Company, Under Power of Attorney	12/12/2025
	** Signature of Reporting Person	Date
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FAQ

What insider stock transactions were reported for DE in this Form 4?

The filing reports that a Deere & Company officer received 2,015 shares of $1 par common stock as restricted stock units on 12/10/2025, had 307 shares withheld on 12/11/2025 to cover taxes, and was granted 7,503 market-priced stock options on 12/10/2025.

How many Deere (DE) shares does the reporting officer own after these transactions?

After the reported transactions, the officer directly beneficially owned 21,426 shares of Deere & Company common stock, which includes 5,894 restricted stock units that will be settled solely in shares.

What are the key terms of the stock options granted to the Deere (DE) officer?

The officer received 7,503 market-priced stock options with an exercise price of $468.90 per share, expiring on 12/10/2035. These options become exercisable in three approximately equal installments on December 10, 2026, 2027, and 2028.

Why were 307 Deere (DE) shares withheld from the officer?

The 307 shares of Deere & Company common stock were withheld on 12/11/2025 at $475.94 per share to satisfy tax withholding obligations upon settlement of restricted stock units for unrestricted shares.

Under which plan were the Deere (DE) restricted stock units and options granted?

The restricted stock units and options were granted under the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan, which allows shares to be withheld upon conversion or exercise to satisfy income tax obligations.

What is the reporting person’s role at Deere & Company (DE)?

The reporting person is an officer of Deere & Company, serving as President, Life Solutions, Customer Support & S.M.