Deere & Co. Files 8-K on Shareholder Votes
Ticker: DE · Form: 8-K · Filed: Mar 1, 2024 · CIK: 315189
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Deere & CO (DE) |
| Form Type | 8-K |
| Filed Date | Mar 1, 2024 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 2 |
| Reading Time | 3 min |
| Key Dollar Amounts | $1 |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: corporate-governance, debt-filing, shareholder-vote
Related Tickers: DE
TL;DR
DEERE filed an 8-K on shareholder votes, check for details on common stock and debentures.
AI Summary
Deere & Company filed an 8-K on March 1, 2024, reporting on matters submitted to a vote of security holders as of February 28, 2024. The filing details the company's common stock and its 6.55% Debentures due 2028. No specific voting outcomes or resolutions were detailed in the provided excerpt.
Why It Matters
This filing indicates that Deere & Company is engaging in formal processes regarding shareholder matters, which could impact corporate governance and investor relations.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of matters submitted to a vote of security holders and does not appear to contain any immediate negative financial or operational news.
Key Numbers
- 6.55% — Debenture Interest Rate (Interest rate on specific company debentures.)
Key Players & Entities
- DEERE & CO (company) — Registrant
- February 28, 2024 (date) — Date of earliest event reported
- March 1, 2024 (date) — Date of Report
- 6.55% Debentures Due 2028 (debt) — Company Debt Instrument
- Moline, Illinois (location) — Principal Executive Offices
FAQ
What specific matters were submitted to a vote of Deere & Company's security holders?
The provided excerpt does not detail the specific matters submitted to a vote, only that such matters were reported on as of February 28, 2024.
What is the maturity date of the 6.55% Debentures mentioned?
The filing refers to 'de:Debentures6.55PercentDue2028Member', indicating the debentures are due in 2028.
When was this 8-K report filed with the SEC?
The report was filed on March 1, 2024.
Where are Deere & Company's principal executive offices located?
Deere & Company's principal executive offices are located at One John Deere Place, Moline, Illinois 61265.
What is the telephone number for Deere & Company's principal executive offices?
The telephone number is (309) 765-8000.
Filing Stats: 729 words · 3 min read · ~2 pages · Grade level 12.5 · Accepted 2024-03-01 11:31:18
Key Financial Figures
- $1 — ange on which registered Common stock, $1 par value DE New York Stock Exchang
Filing Documents
- de-20240228x8k.htm (8-K) — 87KB
- 0001558370-24-002246.txt ( ) — 238KB
- de-20240228.xsd (EX-101.SCH) — 4KB
- de-20240228_def.xml (EX-101.DEF) — 13KB
- de-20240228_lab.xml (EX-101.LAB) — 19KB
- de-20240228_pre.xml (EX-101.PRE) — 13KB
- de-20240228x8k_htm.xml (XML) — 7KB
07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Item 5.07 Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders Deere & Company (the "Company") held its annual meeting of shareholders on February 28, 2024 (the "Annual Meeting"). The voting results for each matter submitted to a vote of shareholders at the Annual Meeting are as follows: 1. Election of Directors All director nominees were elected for terms expiring at the 2025 annual meeting of shareholders with the following votes: Shares Voted For Shares Voted Against Abstain Broker Non-Votes Leanne G. Caret 196,978,655 3,491,807 930,160 35,486,770 Tamra A. Erwin 196,721,242 4,282,371 397,009 35,486,770 Alan C. Heuberger 200,215,587 823,010 362,025 35,486,770 L. Neil Hunn 199,939,089 1,060,681 400,852 35,486,770 Michael O. Johanns 196,402,551 4,661,536 336,535 35,486,770 Clayton M. Jones 188,895,068 12,113,925 391,629 35,486,770 John C. May 187,199,172 13,281,373 920,077 35,486,770 Gregory R. Page 189,748,157 11,307,939 344,526 35,486,770 Sherry M. Smith 193,008,089 7,966,499 426,034 35,486,770 Dmitri L. Stockton 194,632,891 6,407,055 360,676 35,486,770 Sheila G. Talton 196,346,465 4,621,123 433,034 35,486,770 2. Advisory Vote on Executive Compensation The shareholders approved, on an advisory basis, the compensation paid to the Company's named executive officers with the following vote: Shares Voted For Proposal Shares Voted Against Proposal Abstain Broker Non-Votes 186,037,110 14,543,702 819,810 35,486,770 3. Ratification of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm Deloitte & Touche LLP was ratified as the Company's independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year with the following vote: Shares Voted For Proposal Shares Voted Against Proposal Abstain 222,992,295 12,466,913 1,428,184 2 4. Shareholder Proposal Regarding a Customer and Company Sustainability Congruency Report