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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001104659-19-047860
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		3
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20190828
ITEM INFORMATION:		Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers: Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20190829
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20190829

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			DEERE & CO
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000315189
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	FARM MACHINERY & EQUIPMENT [3523]
		IRS NUMBER:				362382580
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1103

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-04121
		FILM NUMBER:		191064130

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE JOHN DEERE PLACE
		CITY:			MOLINE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			61265-8098
		BUSINESS PHONE:		(309) 765-8000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		ONE JOHN DEERE PLACE
		CITY:			MOLINE
		STATE:			IL
		ZIP:			61265-8098
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">CURRENT REPORT</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Pursuant to Section&nbsp;13 OR 15(d)&nbsp;of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Date of Report: August&nbsp;28, 2019</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">One John Deere Place</font></p>
<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Moline,&nbsp;Illinois 61265</font></p>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">New York Stock   Exchange</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">8&#189; % Debentures   Due 2022</font></p>    </td>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">New York Stock   Exchange</font></p>    </td>   </tr>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">6.55% Debentures   Due 2028</font></p>    </td>
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<p align="center" style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-align:center;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">New York Stock   Exchange</font></p>    </td>   </tr>  </table>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is an emerging growth company as defined in Rule&nbsp;405 of the Securities Act of 1933 (&#167;230.405 of this chapter) or Rule&nbsp;12b-2 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (&#167;240.12b-2 of this chapter).</font></p>
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<p style="font-size:10.0pt;margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><font size="2" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:10.0pt;">If an emerging growth company, indicate by check mark if the registrant has elected not to use the extended transition period for complying with any new or revised financial accounting standards provided pursuant to Section&nbsp;13(a)&nbsp;of the Exchange Act. </font><font face="Wingdings">o</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">On August&nbsp;28, 2019, the Board of Directors of Deere&nbsp;&amp; Company elected John C. May, 50, Chief Executive Officer of Deere&nbsp;&amp; Company, effective November&nbsp;4, 2019. Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;has served as President and Chief Operating Officer since April&nbsp;2019.&#160; In 2018, Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;was named President, Worldwide Agriculture&nbsp;&amp; Turf Division Global Harvesting and Turf Platforms, Ag Solutions, Americas and Australia. From 2012 to 2018, Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;served as President, Worldwide Agriculture&nbsp;&amp; Turf Division &#150; Agricultural Solutions and Chief Information Officer.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Effective November&nbsp;4, 2019, Mr.&nbsp;May&#146;s annual base salary will increase to $1,200,000 from $1,100,000. Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;will continue to participate in the Company&#146;s short-term incentive and long-term incentive cash plans. Considering the election to the Chief Executive Officer position, the target award under the short-term incentive plan for Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;will increase to 150% from 110% of base salary. Mr.&nbsp;May&#146;s target award under the long-term incentive cash plan will be adjusted to 135% of the median for his salary level, for a target award of $2,025,000.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">On August&nbsp;28, 2019, the Board also voted to increase the size of the Board to 12 members, and to elect Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;as a Director, effective immediately.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Samuel R. Allen, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer since February&nbsp;2010, will remain on the Board of Directors and will serve as Chairman. Mr.&nbsp;Allen will be stepping down as Chief Executive Officer, effective November&nbsp;4, 2019.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Effective November&nbsp;4, 2019, Mr.&nbsp;Allen&#146;s base salary will be adjusted to $1,100,000 from his current base salary as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of $1,600,000. </font><font size="3" style="font-size:12.0pt;">Mr.&nbsp;Allen will continue to participate in the Company&#146;s short-term incentive and long-term incentive cash plans. Considering the breadth of responsibilities that accompany his role as Chairman, the target award under the short-term incentive plan for Mr.&nbsp;Allen will be adjusted to 120% from 150% of base salary. Mr.&nbsp;Allen&#146;s target award under the long-term incentive cash plan will remain at 121% of the median for his salary level, for a target award of $1,815,000.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">The Company&#146;s short-term incentive and long-term incentive cash plans pay out based on the Company&#146;s operating return on operating assets and shareholder value added during the performance periods. Awards for Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;and Mr.&nbsp;Allen under the incentive cash plans are based in part on base salaries during the performance period. Actual bonuses likely will differ due to actual Company performance during the performance periods, any additional changes in salary, the number of participants sharing in the long-term incentive cash bonus pool, and any plan and award changes approved by the Compensation Committee. Descriptions of the Company&#146;s incentive cash plans and other benefits available to Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;and Mr.&nbsp;Allen are contained in the Company&#146;s proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January&nbsp;11, 2019 and are incorporated herein by reference.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.5in;"><font size="3" face="Times New Roman" style="font-size:12.0pt;">There are no family relationships between Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;or Mr.&nbsp;Allen and any director, executive officer or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. There are no related person transactions between Mr.&nbsp;May&nbsp;or Mr.&nbsp;Allen and the Company.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;"><b><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;font-weight:bold;">Deere&nbsp;&amp; Company Board Elects John May&nbsp;as CEO and Board Member</font></b></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt .25in;text-indent:-.25in;"><font size="2" face="Symbol" style="font-size:11.0pt;">&#183;</font><font size="1" face="Arial" style="font-size:8.5pt;">&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160;&#160; </font><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">John C. May&nbsp;to become Chief Executive Officer, effective November&nbsp;4, 2019.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">MOLINE,&nbsp;Illinois (August&nbsp;29, 2019) &#151; The Deere&nbsp;&amp; Company Board of Directors has elected John C. May&nbsp;as a member of the board, effective immediately, and to the position of Chief Executive Officer, effective November&nbsp;4, 2019. May&nbsp;has served as Deere&#146;s President and Chief Operating Officer since April&nbsp;2019.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">&#147;<font style="background:white;">John&#146;s record of success and proven leadership skills make him highly qualified to lead Deere and guide its success in the years ahead,&#148; said Samuel R. Allen, chairman and chief executive officer. &#147;His experience in precision agriculture, information technology, and overseas operations will be instrumental in driving the company&#146;s digitalization journey and extending its success in agricultural and construction equipment.&#148;</font></font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="background:white;font-size:11.0pt;">Allen will continue as chairman of the board of directors after he steps down from the CEO position. May&nbsp;becomes the 10<font style="position:relative;top:-5.0pt;">th</font>&#160;chief executive in the company&#146;s 182-year history.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">The 50-year-old May&nbsp;joined Deere in 1997 and became part of the senior management team in 2012 as President, Agricultural Solutions and Chief Information Officer. Last year, he was named President, Worldwide Agriculture&nbsp;&amp; Turf Division, with responsibility for the Americas and Australia, the global harvesting, turf and utility, and crop care platforms, and intelligent-solutions group.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">Earlier in his career, May&nbsp;headed the company&#146;s China operations, served as factory manager at the Dubuque (Iowa) Works, and was vice president of the turf and utility platform.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">A native of Maine, May&nbsp;holds a bachelor&#146;s degree in health information management from the University of New Hampshire and a master&#146;s degree in business administration from the University of Maine.</font></p>
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<p style="margin:0in 0in .0001pt;text-indent:.25in;"><font size="2" face="Arial" style="font-size:11.0pt;">Deere&nbsp;&amp; Company (www.JohnDeere.com) is a world leader in providing advanced products and services for customers whose work is linked to the land - those who cultivate, harvest, transform, enrich and build upon the land to meet the world&#146;s increasing need for food, fuel, shelter and infrastructure.</font></p>
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