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Deere & Company
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 NEWS FROM THE WIRES
RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman raises Deere, AGCO
Aug 20 2001 09:00 AM PDT

U.S. firms poised for gains as dollar weakens
Aug 17 2001 12:24 PM PDT

RESEARCH ALERT-Goldman ups Deere, Agco ratings
Aug 15 2001 08:57 AM PDT

RESEARCH ALERT-Bear Stearns boosts Deere rating
Aug 15 2001 08:57 AM PDT

Deere fiscal third-quarter earnings fall
Aug 14 2001 05:33 AM PDT

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 PROFILE
Deere & Company's customers go to seed -- at least once a year. The company is one of the world's two largest makers of farm equipment (CNH Global is the other). Deere also is a leading producer of industrial, forestry, and lawn-care equipment. Its farm equipment includes tractors, tillers, harvesting machinery, and soil-preparation machinery. Deere's construction equipment includes backhoes and excavators. Deere also makes drivetrain components, diesel engines, chain saws, leaf blowers, and snowblowers. In addition, Deere provides financing and leasing services. Farm equipment accounts for more than 40% of sales. Although Deere markets its products globally, Canada and the US account for more than 75% of sales.

 COMPETITION
CNH Global N.V. (CNH)
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT)
Kubota Corporation (KUB)

 DEALS
Deal: Deere & Company Takes Stake in XATA
Date Announced: 07.05.01
Value of transaction (US $Mil): 5
Description: Agricultural equipment company's Internet technology arm invests $5 million in transportation industry tech company.

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 FINANCIAL OVERVIEW
Fiscal Year-End: October
2000 Sales (mil.): 12,963.60
1-Yr. Sales Growth: 12.5%
Employees: 43,700
Revenue per employee: $296,649.89

 KEY PEOPLE
• Robert W. Lane
    CEO
• Nathan J. Jones
    CFO

 CONTACT INFO
1 John Deere Place
Moline, IL 61265
US
Phone: 309-765-8000
Fax: 309-765-5671
Online: Web Site

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