DE Deere & Co - 8-K

Item 5.02

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

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.

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