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Deere & Company

Agricultural & Farm Machinery · Moline, Illinois · founded 1837

Board members
9
CEO
John C. May II
Insider buys, 12 mo
$0
Insider sales, 12 mo
$55.9M

Board of directors (9)

Directors with a Section 16 filing in the last 13 months. “Since” is the first filing as a director; SEC data sets start in 2016.

Dmitri L. Stockton
Directorsince 2016 or earlier+1 S&P board
Gregory R. Page
Directorsince 2016 or earlier+1 S&P board
Sheila Talton
Directorsince 2016 or earlier+1 S&P board
Alan Cletus Heuberger
Directorsince Dec 2016
Tami A. Erwin
Directorsince May 2020+1 S&P board
Leanne G. Caret
Directorsince Nov 2021+1 S&P board
Laurence Neil Hunn
Directorsince Aug 2023+1 S&P board
R. Preston Feight
Directorsince Nov 2024+1 S&P board
James Brian Sikes
Directorsince Dec 2025

Executive officers (11)

John C. May II
Chairman & CEOsince Nov 2016
Joshua A. Jepsen
Sr VP & CFOsince Sep 2022
Terry Brent Norwood
Sr VP & CFOsince May 2026
Cory J. Reed
Pres, Life Sol Cust Sup & S.M.since Nov 2016
Rajesh Kalathur
President, JD Financial & CIOsince Dec 2016
Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systemssince Apr 2019
Felecia J. Pryor
Sr VP & Chief People Officersince Aug 2022
Justin Ryan Rose
Pres Ag & Turf, Sml Ag & Turfsince Nov 2022
Jahmy J. Hindman
Sr VP & Chief Technology Offcrsince Jun 2023
Deanna M. Kovar
Pres Ag & Turf, Prod & Prec Agsince Nov 2023
Kellye L. Walker
Snr VP & CLO GLSRAsince May 2024

Company facts

Chair
—
In S&P 500 since
Mar 1957
Incorporated in
DE
Fiscal year ends
November
SEC industry
Farm Machinery & Equipment
SEC filings
EDGAR

Connections to other S&P 500 companies

Current directors and officers who also hold a role at another S&P 500 company.

Major holders (5% or more)

Latest Schedule 13D/13G filing per holder. Holders that reported falling below 5% are not shown. Index funds usually report once a year.

No 5% holder filings parsed yet for this company.

Insider trades

Open-market purchases and sales reported on Form 4. Grants, option exercises and tax withholding are excluded.

Buys, 12 mo
$0
0 trades · 0 insiders
Sales, 12 mo
$55.9M
27 trades · 3 insiders
Net, 12 mo
-$55.9M
Data through
Aug 31, 2026
latest trade shown
DateInsiderTypeSharesPriceValue
Aug 31, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale363$652.75$237K
Aug 31, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale391$654.22$256K
Aug 31, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale975$651.43$635K
Aug 31, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale199$655.91$131K
Aug 31, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale2,929$650.18$1.9M
Aug 31, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale3$656.64$2K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale2,654$650.40$1.7M
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale373$651.31$243K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale508$659.87$335K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale360$653.78$235K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale1,280$654.45$838K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale1,560$655.45$1.0M
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale336$656.33$221K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale528$657.43$347K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale120$658.64$79K
Aug 24, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale120$652.60$78K
Aug 21, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale40$654.05$26K
Aug 21, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale2,341$653.30$1.5M
Aug 21, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale2,637$652.30$1.7M
Aug 21, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale6,696$651.47$4.4M
Aug 21, 2026Ryan D. Campbell
Pres WWC&F and Pwr Systems
Sale11,546$650.31$7.5M
Jan 14, 2026Cory J. Reed
Pres, Life Sol Cust Sup & S.M.
Sale12,000$510.00$6.1M
Jan 8, 2026John C. May II
Chairman & CEO
Sale8,216$502.49$4.1M
Jan 8, 2026John C. May II
Chairman & CEO
Sale5,296$503.35$2.7M
Jan 8, 2026John C. May II
Chairman & CEO
Sale12,456$501.31$6.2M

Board and executive changes

Every 8-K with Item 5.02 (departure, election or appointment of directors and officers). The text is the first paragraph of the item.

  1. Nov 2, 2026

    Director or officer change (Item 5.02). Open the filing for details.

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  2. Jun 1, 2026

    On May 26, 2026, Dmitri Stockton notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) that he would not stand for re-election as a director at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Stockton’s decision not to stand for re-election is not the result of any disagreement with the Company, its operations, policies, or practices. Mr. Stockton will serve the remainder of his current term, which expires at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting. The Board thanks Mr. Stockton for his nearly 12 years of service and many contributions to the Company, and looks forward to his continued service through the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. 2

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  3. May 1, 2026

    Election of Chief Financial Officer On April 28, 2026, the board of directors of Deere & Company (the “Company”) elected T. Brent Norwood, 44, as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) , effective May 1, 2026. Mr. Norwood replaces Ryan D. Campbell, who was acting Chief Financial Officer and will continue as President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems for the Company. Mr. Norwood has served as the Company’s Vice President & Finance Director, Construction & Forestry and Power Systems since October 2023. Prior to this role, he served as Director, Investor Relations from 2022 to 2023, and Manager, Investor Communications from 2018 to 2022. Mr. Norwood joined the Company on a full-time basis in 2013 as a Program Manager.

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  4. Mar 16, 2026

    On March 12, 2026, upon recommendation of the Compensation Committee, the Board of Directors of Deere & Company (the “Company”) approved grants of one-time awards of performance-based restricted stock units (“PSUs”) to the Company’s named executive officers listed below as well as certain other senior officers, under the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan, such grants to be made on or about March 19, 2026 subject to the grantee’s continued employment through such date. The PSUs are earned based on performance and subject to time-based vesting as described below. The one-time PSU awards are designed to incentivize the delivery of long-term business results, in alignment with the challenging goals of the Company’s refined Leap Ambitions throughout business cycles, while promoting the retention of senior officers.

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  5. Jan 22, 2026

    On January 20, 2026, Joshua A. Jepsen notified Deere & Company (the “Company”), of his decision to resign as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of the Company effective as of February 19, 2026. Mr. Jepsen’s decision to leave the Company is not related to any financial or accounting issue or any disagreement with the Company on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices. On January 21, 2026, the Company appointed Ryan D. Campbell to serve as acting Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) on an interim basis, effective February 19, 2026, until the Company appoints a permanent replacement. The Company intends to conduct a search of potential internal and external candidates to replace Mr. Jepsen. Ryan D.

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  6. Dec 4, 2025

    On December 3, 2025, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 10 to 11 directors and elected Brian Sikes to the Board effective December 4, 2025. Mr. Sikes is the Chair, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cargill, Incorporated (“Cargill”) headquartered in Minnetonka, Minnesota. Cargill is a multinational producer and marketer of food, agricultural, and industrial products and services. Mr. Sikes has also been appointed as a member of the Compensation and Corporate Governance committees. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Sikes and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Sikes was selected as a director. The Company is not aware of any related party transactions or relationships between Mr. Sikes’ and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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  7. Sep 2, 2025

    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.

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  8. Nov 1, 2024

    On November 1, 2024, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and appointed R. Preston Feight to the Board effective immediately. Mr. Feight is the chief executive officer of PACCAR Inc, a Bellevue, Washington-based public company that manufactures commercial trucks and diesel engines, distributes aftermarket parts for trucks and related commercial vehicles, and provides financing and leasing services to customers and dealers. There are no arrangements or understandings between Mr. Feight and any other persons pursuant to which Mr. Feight was selected as a director. The Company is not aware of any related party transactions or relationships between Mr. Feight and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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  9. Oct 30, 2023

    On October 27, 2023, the Compensation Committee of the Board of Directors of Deere & Company (the “ Company ”) amended the John Deere Short-Term Incentive Bonus Plan (the “ STI Plan ”). The amendments to the STI Plan increased the limit on the amount payable to a participant in a plan year, which had not been adjusted since 2005, from $5.0 million to $10.0 million, removed provisions relating to Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, which are no longer applicable, and effected other non-substantive changes. The amendments are effective for fiscal year 2023 onwards. The foregoing description of the amendments to the STI Plan is qualified in its entirety by reference to the amended John Deere Short-Term Incentive Bonus Plan, a copy of which is filed as Exhibit 10.1 hereto and is incorporated by reference.

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  10. Oct 3, 2023

    On October 2, 2023, Marc Howze announced his intention to retire as Senior Advisor, Office of the Chairman, effective February 15, 2024. 2

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  11. Aug 1, 2023

    On August 1, 2023, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and elected L. Neil Hunn to the Board effective August 1, 2023. Mr. Hunn is the president and chief executive officer of Roper Technologies, Inc., a Sarasota, Florida-based company which develops software, engineered products, and solutions. There are no family relationships between Mr. Hunn and the Company or any director, executive officer, or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. The Company is not aware of any related party transactions or relationships between Mr. Hunn and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

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  12. Sep 1, 2022

    Election of Chief Financial Officer Deere & Company (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors elected Joshua A. Jepsen, 44, as its Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer (CFO) , effective September 16, 2022. Mr. Jepsen replaces Rajesh Kalathur, who will continue as President of John Deere Financial and resume the position of Chief Information Officer for the Company. Mr. Jepsen has served as the Company’s Deputy Financial Officer since March 2022. Prior to this role, he served as Director, Investor Relations from 2018 to 2022, and Manager, Investor Communications from 2015 to 2018. Mr. Jepsen joined the Company as an intern in 1999 and started his career with the Company in 2001 as an internal auditor.

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  13. May 31, 2022

    Election of Chief Financial Officer Deere & Company (the “Company”) announced that its board of directors (the “Board”) has elected Rajesh Kalathur to the additional role of Chief Financial Officer , effective May 31, 2022. Following the effectiveness of the election, Mr. Kalathur will hold the roles of President, John Deere Financial and Senior Vice President, Global Information Technology and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Kalathur replaces Ryan D. Campbell, who has been elected by the Board to the position of President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems. Mr. Kalathur, 53, has served as the President of John Deere Financial since 2019. He also served as the Company’s Chief Information Officer from 2018-2022. Prior to these roles, he served as the Company’s Chief Financial Officer from 2012-2019. Mr.

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  14. Nov 1, 2021

    On November 1, 2021, the Board of Directors (“Board”) of Deere & Company (“Deere”) increased the size of the Board from 11 to 12 directors and elected Leanne G. Caret to the Board. Ms. Caret is an executive vice president of The Boeing Company and serves as president and chief executive officer of the Boeing Defense, Space, and Security business. Ms. Caret is expected to be appointed as a member of the Finance Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board. Ms. Caret was not selected as a director pursuant to any arrangements or understandings with Deere or with any other person. Deere is not aware of any related party transactions or relationships between Ms. Caret and Deere that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K. Deere announced these changes in a press release, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1 .

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  15. May 29, 2020

    On May 29, 2020, James M. Field announced his intention to resign as President, Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems, effective June 30, 2020. On that date, Mr. Field will become Senior Adviser, Office of the Chairman. Mr. Field was granted a special equity award in March 2019, which was scheduled to vest over a three-year period. Mr. Field is forfeiting the award.

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  1. May 1, 2020

    The Board of Directors (“Board”) of Deere & Company has elected Tamra A. Erwin to the Board effective on May 1, 2020. Ms. Erwin is executive vice president and chief executive officer of Verizon Business, a division of Verizon Communications, Inc. Ms. Erwin is expected to be appointed a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board. Deere announced these changes in a press release, a copy of which is filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

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  2. Mar 2, 2020

    (b) Resignation of Chairman Samuel R. Allen, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Deere & Company (“Company”), indicated his intent to resign as Chairman and as a Director, effective close of business April 30, 2020.

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  3. Feb 28, 2020

    (e) Shareholder approval of the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan On February 26, 2020, the shareholders of Deere & Company (“Company”) approved the John Deere 2020 Equity and Incentive Plan (“Plan”) at the Company’s annual meeting of shareholders. The Company’s shareholders approved the Plan in accordance with the voting results set forth below under

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  4. Aug 29, 2019

    Director or officer change (Item 5.02). Open the filing for details.

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  5. Mar 1, 2019

    Appointment of Chief Operating Officer Deere & Company today announced that its board of directors elected John C. May, 49, President and Chief Operating Officer effective April 1, 2019. From 2012 to 2018, Mr. May has served as President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division – Agricultural Solutions and Chief Information Officer. In 2018 he was named President, Worldwide Agriculture & Turf Division Global Harvesting and Turf Platforms, Ag Solutions, Americas and Australia. In connection with the new assignment, the Compensation Committee of the Board (the “Committee”) approved an increase in Mr. May’s annual base salary effective April 1, 2019 from $744,060 to $1,000,764. Mr.

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  6. Dec 3, 2018

    On December 3, 2018, Jean H. Gilles, Senior Vice President John Deere Power Systems, Worldwide Parts Services, Advanced Technology & Engineering, and Global Supply Management & Logistics, announced his intention to retire from Deere & Company (the “Company”) effective January 11, 2019. Mr. Gilles joined the Company in 1980 and has served as Senior Vice President since 2001. Mr. Gilles’ responsibilities will be assumed by other members of the Company’s senior leadership team.

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  7. Jul 9, 2018

    Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. The resignation of Brian M. Krzanich from the Deere & Company (the “Company”) Board of Directors (the “Board”) was accepted by the Board on July 6, 2018. Further, the Board approved a resolution decreasing the number of board seats from twelve to eleven.

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  8. Dec 6, 2017

    Crandall C. Bowles, a member of the Deere & Company (the “Company”) board of directors (the “Board”), has resigned from the Board effective December 4, 2017 after 21 years of distinguished service. The Board and management thank Ms. Bowles for her leadership and dedication to the Company and its shareholders. On December 6, 2017, the Board elected Charles O. Holliday, Jr. to the Board to be effective January 1, 2018. Mr. Holliday previously served as a member of the Board from 2007 – 2016. Mr. Holliday will be a member of the Corporate Governance Committee and the Compensation Committee of the Board. Deere announced these changes in a press release, a copy of which is furnished herewith as Exhibit 99.1.

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  9. Dec 20, 2016

    Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangement of Certain Officers. Alan C. Heuberger has been elected to the Deere & Company board of directors effective December 20, 2016. Mr. Heuberger is a senior investment manager at BMGI, the office responsible for all non-Microsoft investments for William H. Gates III as well as for the investments of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Trust. Mr. Heuberger will be a member of the Audit Review Committee and the Finance Committee of the board of directors.

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  10. Sep 12, 2016

    Retirement of Named Executive Officer On September 12, 2016, Mr. Michael J. Mack, Jr., a Deere & Company named executive officer, announced his intention to retire from Deere & Company (“Company”) effective November 1, 2016. Mr. Mack has served as Group President, John Deere Financial Services, Global Human Resources and Public Affairs since 2014. These changes and related senior management changes for the Company are described in the text of a press release issued by the Company on September 12, 2016, attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

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  11. Jan 5, 2016

    Director or officer change (Item 5.02). Open the filing for details.

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Proxy statements (DEF 14A): 2026 · 2025 · 2024 · 2023 · 2022 · 2021

Share price

$671.65+811% since 2016 board/officer change filed
10538366120172019202120232025

Annual financials

From the company's 10-K XBRL data (SEC companyfacts).

Fiscal yearRevenueNet incomeMarginDiluted EPSTotal assets
FY2025$45.7B$5.0B11.0%$18.50$106.0B
FY2024$51.7B$7.1B13.7%$25.62$107.3B
FY2023$61.3B$10.2B16.6%$34.63$104.1B
FY2022$52.6B$7.1B13.6%$23.28$90.0B
FY2021$44.0B$6.0B13.5%$18.99$84.1B
FY2020$35.5B$2.8B7.7%$8.69$75.1B
FY2019$39.3B$3.3B8.3%$10.15$73.0B
FY2018$37.4B$2.4B6.3%$7.24$70.1B

Former directors and officers (18)

People who stopped filing as an insider of this company. “Last filing” is the last Form 3/4/5, an upper bound on when they left.

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Julie A. Boland
DirectorNov 2026 – Nov 2026
Michael O. Johanns
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2025
Sherry M. Smith
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2025
Clayton M. Jones
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2024
Mary K.W Jones
Sr VP, General Counsel & PADec 2016 – Dec 2023
Markwart Von Pentz
Pres Ag & Turf, Sml Ag & TurfDec 2016 – Jun 2023
Charles O. Holliday, Jr.
DirectorJan 2018 – Mar 2023
Marc A. Howze
Sr Advisor, Ofc of ChairmanNov 2016 – Dec 2022
John H. Stone
President, WW C&F & Pwr SystJul 2020 – May 2022
William H. Gates III
10% ownerJun 2016 – May 2021
Dipak C. Jain
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2021
James M. Field
Pres., C&F DivisionDec 2016 – Jun 2020
Samuel R. Allen
ChairmanDec 2016 – Dec 2019
Vance D. Coffman
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2019
Jean H. Gilles
Senior Vice PresidentDec 2016 – Dec 2018
Brian M. Krzanich
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2018
Max A. Guinn
President, WW C&F, Lbr RltnsNov 2016 – Jan 2018
Crandall Close Bowles
Director2016 or earlier – Mar 2017
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