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Deere Reports Net Income of $1.245 Billion for Fourth Quarter, $7.1 Billion for Fiscal Year

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Deere & Company reported Q4 2024 net income of $1.245 billion ($4.55 per share), down from $2.369 billion ($8.26 per share) in Q4 2023. Full-year 2024 net income was $7.1 billion ($25.62 per share), compared to $10.166 billion in 2023. Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 28% to $11.143 billion in Q4 and fell 16% to $51.716 billion for the full year. The company projects fiscal 2025 net income between $5.0-5.5 billion, with significant market challenges expected across segments. Production & Precision Agriculture saw the largest decline with sales down 38% and operating profit down 64% in Q4.

Deere & Company ha riportato un reddito netto del Q4 2024 di $1,245 miliardi ($4,55 per azione), in calo rispetto ai $2,369 miliardi ($8,26 per azione) del Q4 2023. Il reddito netto per l'intero anno 2024 è stato di $7,1 miliardi ($25,62 per azione), rispetto ai $10,166 miliardi del 2023. Le vendite e i ricavi globali sono diminuiti del 28% a $11,143 miliardi nel Q4 e sono scesi del 16% a $51,716 miliardi per l'intero anno. L'azienda prevede un reddito netto fiscale per il 2025 compreso tra $5,0 e $5,5 miliardi, con sfide significative attese in tutti i segmenti. L'area Produzione e Agricoltura di Precisione ha registrato il calo maggiore, con vendite in diminuzione del 38% e profitti operativi in calo del 64% nel Q4.

Deere & Company reportó un ingreso neto del Q4 2024 de $1,245 mil millones ($4,55 por acción), una disminución de $2,369 mil millones ($8,26 por acción) en el Q4 2023. El ingreso neto del año completo 2024 fue de $7,1 mil millones ($25,62 por acción), en comparación con $10,166 mil millones en 2023. Las ventas y los ingresos globales disminuyeron un 28% a $11,143 mil millones en el Q4 y cayeron un 16% a $51,716 mil millones para el año completo. La empresa proyecta un ingreso neto fiscal para 2025 entre $5,0 y $5,5 mil millones, con desafíos significativos esperados en todos los segmentos. Producción y Agricultura de Precisión vio la mayor disminución, con ventas a la baja del 38% y la utilidad operativa a la baja del 64% en el Q4.

디어 & 컴퍼니는 2024년 4분기 순이익이 $1.245억 달러($4.55 per share)로, 2023년 4분기의 $2.369억 달러($8.26 per share)에서 감소했다고 보고했습니다. 2024년 전체 연간 순이익은 $7.1억 달러($25.62 per share)로, 2023년의 $10.166억 달러와 비교됩니다. 전 세계적인 순매출 및 수익은 4분기 동안 28% 감소하여 $11.143억 달러에 달했고, 전체 연간 수익은 16% 감소하여 $51.716억 달러로 떨어졌습니다. 이 회사는 2025 회계연도의 순이익을 $5.0-5.5억 달러로 예상하며, 전 분야에서 상당한 시장 도전을 예상하고 있습니다. 생산 및 정밀 농업 부문은 4분기 매출이 38% 감소하고 운영 이익이 64% 감소하여 가장 큰 하락폭을 보였습니다.

Deere & Company a annoncé un revenu net du 4ème trimestre 2024 de 1,245 milliard de dollars (4,55 $ par action), en baisse par rapport à 2,369 milliards de dollars (8,26 $ par action) au 4ème trimestre 2023. Le revenu net pour l'année entière 2024 s'est élevé à 7,1 milliards de dollars (25,62 $ par action), contre 10,166 milliards de dollars en 2023. Les ventes et les revenus mondiaux ont diminué de 28 % pour atteindre 11,143 milliards de dollars au 4ème trimestre et ont chuté de 16 % à 51,716 milliards de dollars pour l'année complète. L'entreprise prévoit un revenu net fiscal pour 2025 compris entre 5,0 et 5,5 milliards de dollars, avec des défis significatifs anticipés dans tous les segments. Le secteur Production et Agriculture de Précision a connu la plus forte baisse avec des ventes en baisse de 38 % et un bénéfice d'exploitation en baisse de 64 % au 4ème trimestre.

Deere & Company meldete einen Nettogewinn von 1,245 Milliarden US-Dollar ($4,55 pro Aktie) im 4. Quartal 2024, ein Rückgang von 2,369 Milliarden US-Dollar ($8,26 pro Aktie) im 4. Quartal 2023. Der Nettogewinn für das gesamte Jahr 2024 betrug 7,1 Milliarden US-Dollar ($25,62 pro Aktie), im Vergleich zu 10,166 Milliarden US-Dollar im Jahr 2023. Weltweite Nettoumsätze und Einnahmen sanken um 28 % auf 11,143 Milliarden US-Dollar im 4. Quartal und fielen um 16 % auf 51,716 Milliarden US-Dollar für das gesamte Jahr. Das Unternehmen prognostiziert einen Nettogewinn von 5,0-5,5 Milliarden US-Dollar für das Geschäftsjahr 2025, da erhebliche Marktprobleme in allen Segmenten zu erwarten sind. Produktion und Präzisionslandwirtschaft verzeichneten den größten Rückgang mit einem Umsatzrückgang von 38 % und einem operativen Gewinnrückgang von 64 % im 4. Quartal.

Positive
  • Strong operating margins maintained across segments despite challenges (15.3% in Production & Precision Ag)
  • Price realization improvements expected across all segments in 2025
  • Portfolio growth in Financial Services segment
Negative
  • Q4 net income declined 47% YoY to $1.245 billion
  • Full-year 2024 net income dropped 30% to $7.1 billion
  • Worldwide net sales decreased 28% in Q4 2024
  • Production & Precision Agriculture operating profit fell 64%
  • Projected 30% decline in U.S. & Canada Large Ag segment for 2025
  • 2025 guidance indicates continued revenue decline across all major segments
  • Financial Services net income projected to decrease to ~$750 million

Insights

Deere's Q4 results reveal significant headwinds with $1.245 billion net income, down 47% year-over-year. The $11.143 billion revenue represents a sharp 28% decline, indicating severe market challenges. Most concerning is the $5.0-5.5 billion earnings forecast for FY2025, a substantial drop from FY2024's $7.1 billion.

Key performance metrics show widespread weakness:

  • Production & Precision Ag segment saw operating margins shrink to 15.3% from 26.4%
  • Small Agriculture & Turf margins declined to 10.1% from 14.4%
  • Construction & Forestry segment dropped to 12.3% from 13.8%
The 2025 industry outlook suggests continued pressure, with U.S. & Canada large agriculture expected to decline 30%, indicating a significant cyclical downturn in core markets.

The market dynamics reveal a broader cyclical downturn across Deere's key segments. The projected declines in multiple geographic regions - U.S., Canada and Europe - suggest a global agricultural equipment market correction rather than isolated regional challenges. Price realization of only 1% across segments indicates pricing power in a softening market.

The Financial Services segment's increased provision for credit losses and higher valuation allowance on Banco John Deere S.A. assets signal growing concerns about customer financial health. The forecast of $750 million for Financial Services net income suggests management anticipates continued stress in the credit portfolio, which could impact equipment sales financing.

  • Results demonstrate solid execution despite ongoing market challenges.
  • Full-year 2025 earnings projected to range from $5.0 to $5.5 billion, highlighting improved structural performance.
  • Remain committed to making investments that enhance customer productivity and profitability.

MOLINE, Ill., Nov. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Deere & Company ($DE) reported net income of $1.245 billion for the fourth quarter ended October 27, 2024, or $4.55 per share, compared with net income of $2.369 billion, or $8.26 per share, for the quarter ended October 29, 2023. For fiscal-year 2024, net income attributable to Deere & Company was $7.100 billion, or $25.62 per share, compared with $10.166 billion, or $34.63 per share, in fiscal 2023.

Worldwide net sales and revenues decreased 28 percent, to $11.143 billion, for the fourth quarter of fiscal 2024 and decreased 16 percent, to $51.716 billion, for the full year. Net sales were $9.275 billion for the quarter and $44.759 billion for the year, compared with $13.801 billion and $55.565 billion in fiscal 2023, respectively.

"Amid significant market challenges this year, we proactively adjusted our business operations to better align with the current environment," said John May, chairman and CEO of Deere & Company. "Together with the structural improvements made over the past several years, these adjustments enable us to serve our customers more effectively and achieve strong results across the business cycle."

Company Outlook & Summary

Net income attributable to Deere & Company for fiscal 2025 is forecasted to be in a range of $5.0 billion to $5.5 billion.

"As we navigate ongoing headwinds across our markets, we remain committed to making meaningful investments in our future while deepening our relationships with customers," May continued. "Our team of over 75,000 dedicated employees come to work each day with a singular focus: delivering products and solutions that enhance efficiency and reduce operating costs for our customers. By providing the essential tools they need, we empower our customers to succeed and thrive in an ever-evolving and challenging landscape."



















Deere & Company


Fourth Quarter


Full Year


$ in millions, except per share amounts


2024


2023


% Change


2024


2023


% Change


Net sales and revenues


$

11,143


$

15,412


-28 %


$

51,716


$

61,251


-16 %


Net income


$

1,245


$

2,369


-47 %


$

7,100


$

10,166


-30 %


Fully diluted EPS


$

4.55


$

8.26




$

25.62


$

34.63




Results for the presented periods were affected by special items. See Note 1 of the financial statements for further details.











Production & Precision Agriculture


Fourth Quarter


$ in millions


2024


2023


% Change


Net sales


$

4,305


$

6,965


-38 %


Operating profit


$

657


$

1,836


-64 %


Operating margin



15.3 %



26.4 %




Production and precision agriculture sales decreased for the quarter due to lower shipment volumes. Operating profit decreased primarily due to lower shipment volumes / sales mix, partially offset by lower production costs.

Production & Precision Agriculture Operating Profit; Fourth Quarter 2024 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2023; $ in millions

 











Small Agriculture & Turf


Fourth Quarter


$ in millions


2024


2023


% Change


Net sales


$

2,306


$

3,094


-25 %


Operating profit


$

234


$

444


-47 %


Operating margin



10.1 %



14.4 %




Small agriculture and turf sales decreased for the quarter due to lower shipment volumes, partially offset by price realization. Operating profit decreased due to lower shipment volumes / sales mix and special items described in Note 1, partially offset by price realization and lower warranty expenses.

Small Agriculture & Turf Operating Profit; Fourth Quarter 2024 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2023; $ in millions

 











Construction & Forestry


Fourth Quarter


$ in millions


2024


2023


% Change


Net sales


$

2,664


$

3,742


-29 %


Operating profit


$

328


$

516


-36 %


Operating margin



12.3 %



13.8 %




Construction and forestry sales decreased for the quarter due to lower shipment volumes. Operating profit decreased primarily due to lower shipment volumes / sales mix, partially offset by lower production costs and the special items described in Note 1.

Construction & Forestry Operating Profit; Fourth Quarter 2024 Compared to Fourth Quarter 2023; $ in millions

 











Financial Services


Fourth Quarter


$ in millions


2024


2023


% Change


Net income


$

173


$

190


-9 %


Financial services net income for the quarter decreased due to a higher provision for credit losses, partially offset by income earned on higher average portfolio balances, a reduction in derivative valuation adjustments, and lower SA&G expenses. The results of the current quarter were also affected by the increased valuation allowance on assets held for sale of Banco John Deere S.A. See Note 1 of the financial statements for further details.









Industry Outlook for Fiscal 2025








Agriculture & Turf








U.S. & Canada:








Large Ag






Down ~30%


Small Ag & Turf






Down ~10%


Europe






Down 5 to 10%


South America (Tractors & Combines)






Flat


Asia






Down slightly










Construction & Forestry








U.S. & Canada:








Construction Equipment






Down ~10%


Compact Construction Equipment






Down ~5%


Global Forestry






Flat to down 5%


Global Roadbuilding






Flat


 









Deere Segment Outlook for Fiscal 2025


Currency


Price


$ in millions


Net Sales


Translation


Realization


Production & Precision Ag


Down ~15%


-0.5 %


~ +1.0%


Small Ag & Turf


Down ~10%


+0.5 %


~ +0.5%


Construction & Forestry


Down 10 to 15%


~ Flat


~ +1.0%










Financial Services


Net Income


~ $750




FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

Certain statements contained herein, including in the section entitled "Company Outlook & Summary," "Industry Outlook," "Deere Segment Outlook," and "Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements" relating to future events, expectations, and trends constitute "forward-looking statements" as defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and involve factors that are subject to change, assumptions, risks, and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect all lines of the company's operations generally while others could more heavily affect a particular line of business.

Forward-looking statements are based on currently available information and current assumptions, expectations, and projections about future events and should not be relied upon. Except as required by law, the company expressly disclaims any obligation to update or revise its forward-looking statements. Many factors, risks, and uncertainties could cause actual results to differ materially from these forward-looking statements. Among these factors are risks related to:

  • the agricultural business cycle, which can be unpredictable and is affected by factors such as world grain stocks, harvest yields, available farm acres, acreage planted, soil conditions, prices for commodities and livestock, input costs, availability of transport for crops as well as adverse macroeconomic conditions, including unemployment, inflation, interest rate volatility, changes in consumer practices due to slower economic growth, and regional or global liquidity constraints; these constraints may impact our customers and dealers, resulting in higher provisions for credit losses and write-offs;
  • uncertainty of government policies and actions after recent U.S. elections in respect to global trade, tariffs, trade agreements, and the uncertainty of our ability to sell products internationally based on these actions and policies;
  • higher interest rates and currency fluctuations which could adversely affect the U.S. dollar, customer confidence, access to capital, and demand for the company's products and solutions;
  • the company's ability to adapt in highly competitive markets;
  • housing starts and supply, real estate and housing prices, levels of public and non-residential construction, and infrastructure investment;
  • political, economic, and social instability of the geographies in which the company operates, including the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and the conflict in the Middle East;
  • worldwide demand for food and different forms of renewable energy impacting the price of farm commodities and consequently the demand for the company's equipment;
  • availability and price of raw materials, components, and whole goods;
  • delays or disruptions in the company's supply chain;
  • suppliers' and manufacturers' business practices and compliance with applicable laws such as human rights, safety, environmental, and fair wages;
  • changes in climate patterns, unfavorable weather events, and natural disasters;
  • loss of or challenges to intellectual property rights;
  • rationalization, restructuring, relocation, expansion and/or reconfiguration of manufacturing and warehouse facilities;
  • the ability to execute business strategies, including the company's Smart Industrial Operating Model and Leap Ambitions;
  • the ability to understand and meet customers' changing expectations and demand for the company's products and solutions, including delivery and utilization of precision technology;
  • accurately forecasting customer demand for products and services and adequately managing inventory;
  • dealer practices and their ability to manage inventory and distribution of the company's products and to provide support and service for precision technology solutions;
  • the ability to realize anticipated benefits of acquisitions and joint ventures, including challenges with successfully integrating operations and internal control processes;
  • negative claims or publicity that damage the company's reputation or brand;
  • the ability to attract, develop, engage, and retain qualified employees;
  • the impact of workforce reductions on company culture, employee retention and morale, and institutional knowledge;
  • labor relations and contracts, including work stoppages and other disruptions;
  • security breaches, cybersecurity attacks, technology failures, and other disruptions to the company's information technology infrastructure and products;
  • leveraging artificial intelligence and machine learning within the company's business processes;
  • changes to governmental communications channels (radio frequency technology);
  • changes to existing laws and regulations, including the implementation of new, more stringent laws, as well as compliance with a variety of U.S., foreign and international laws, regulations, and policies relating to, but not limited to the following: advertising, anti-bribery and anti-corruption, anti-money laundering, antitrust, consumer finance, cybersecurity, data privacy, encryption, environmental (including climate change and engine emissions), farming, health and safety, foreign exchange controls and cash repatriation restrictions, foreign ownership and investment, human rights, import / export and trade, labor and employment, product liability, telematics, and telecommunications;
  • governmental and other actions designed to address climate change in connection with a transition to a lower-carbon economy;
  • investigations, claims, lawsuits, or other legal proceedings; and
  • warranty claims, post-sales repairs or recalls, product liability litigation, and regulatory investigations as a result of the deficient operation of the company's products.

Further information concerning the company or its businesses, including factors that could materially affect the company's financial results, is included in the company's filings with the SEC (including, but not limited to, the factors discussed in Item 1A. "Risk Factors" of the company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q). There also may be other factors that the company cannot anticipate or that are not described herein because the company does not currently perceive them to be material.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

FOURTH QUARTER 2024 PRESS RELEASE

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited



Three Months Ended


Years Ended



October 27


October 29


%


October 27


October 29


%



2024


2023


Change


2024


2023


Change

Net sales and revenues:

















Production & precision ag net sales


$

4,305


$

6,965


-38


$

20,834


$

26,790


-22

Small ag & turf net sales



2,306



3,094


-25



10,969



13,980


-22

Construction & forestry net sales



2,664



3,742


-29



12,956



14,795


-12

Financial services revenues



1,522



1,347


+13



5,782



4,721


+22

Other revenues



346



264


+31



1,175



965


+22

Total net sales and revenues


$

11,143


$

15,412


-28


$

51,716


$

61,251


-16


















Operating profit: *

















Production & precision ag


$

657


$

1,836


-64


$

4,514


$

6,996


-35

Small ag & turf



234



444


-47



1,627



2,472


-34

Construction & forestry



328



516


-36



2,009



2,695


-25

Financial services



231



229


+1



889



795


+12

Total operating profit



1,450



3,025


-52



9,039



12,958


-30

Reconciling items **



43



51


-16



155



79


+96

Income taxes



(248)



(707)


-65



(2,094)



(2,871)


-27

Net income attributable to Deere & Company


$

1,245


$

2,369


-47


$

7,100


$

10,166


-30



*

Operating profit is income from continuing operations before corporate expenses, certain external interest expenses, certain foreign exchange gains and losses, and income taxes. Operating profit for financial services includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses.

**

Reconciling items are primarily corporate expenses, certain interest income and expenses, certain foreign exchange gains and losses, pension and postretirement benefit costs excluding the service cost component, and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME

For the Three Months and Years Ended October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited



Three Months Ended


Years Ended



2024


2023


2024


2023

Net Sales and Revenues













Net sales


$

9,275


$

13,801


$

44,759


$

55,565

Finance and interest income



1,551



1,357



5,759



4,683

Other income



317



254



1,198



1,003

Total



11,143



15,412



51,716



61,251














Costs and Expenses













Cost of sales



6,571



9,427



30,775



37,715

Research and development expenses



626



606



2,290



2,177

Selling, administrative and general expenses



1,232



1,203



4,840



4,595

Interest expense



870



781



3,348



2,453

Other operating expenses



326



322



1,257



1,292

Total



9,625



12,339



42,510



48,232














Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes



1,518



3,073



9,206



13,019

Provision for income taxes



248



707



2,094



2,871














Income of Consolidated Group



1,270



2,366



7,112



10,148

Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates



(28)



2



(24)



7














Net Income



1,242



2,368



7,088



10,155

Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests



(3)



(1)



(12)



(11)

Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company


$

1,245


$

2,369


$

7,100


$

10,166














Per Share Data













Basic


$

4.57


$

8.30


$

25.73


$

34.80

Diluted



4.55



8.26



25.62



34.63

Dividends declared



1.47



1.35



5.88



5.05

Dividends paid



1.47



1.25



5.76



4.83














Average Shares Outstanding













Basic



272.6



285.5



276.0



292.2

Diluted



273.6



286.9



277.1



293.6


See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS

As of October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited 



2024


2023

Assets







Cash and cash equivalents


$

7,324


$

7,458

Marketable securities



1,154



946

Trade accounts and notes receivable – net



5,326



7,739

Financing receivables – net



44,309



43,673

Financing receivables securitized – net



8,723



7,335

Other receivables



2,545



2,623

Equipment on operating leases – net



7,451



6,917

Inventories



7,093



8,160

Property and equipment – net



7,580



6,879

Goodwill



3,959



3,900

Other intangible assets – net



999



1,133

Retirement benefits



2,921



3,007

Deferred income taxes



2,086



1,814

Other assets



2,906



2,503

Assets held for sale



2,944




Total Assets


$

107,320


$

104,087








Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity














Liabilities







Short-term borrowings


$

13,533


$

17,939

Short-term securitization borrowings



8,431



6,995

Accounts payable and accrued expenses



14,543



16,130

Deferred income taxes



478



520

Long-term borrowings



43,229



38,477

Retirement benefits and other liabilities



2,354



2,140

Liabilities held for sale



1,827




Total liabilities



84,395



82,201








Redeemable noncontrolling interest



82



97








Stockholders' Equity







Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity



22,836



21,785

Noncontrolling interests



7



4

Total stockholders' equity



22,843



21,789

Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity


$

107,320


$

104,087


See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited



2024


2023

Cash Flows from Operating Activities







Net income


$

7,088


$

10,155

Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:







Provision (credit) for credit losses



310



(16)

Provision for depreciation and amortization



2,118



2,004

Impairments and other adjustments



125



191

Share-based compensation expense



208



130

Credit for deferred income taxes



(294)



(790)

Changes in assets and liabilities:







Receivables related to sales



421



(4,253)

Inventories



788



279

Accounts payable and accrued expenses



(1,040)



830

Accrued income taxes payable/receivable



(123)



(23)

Retirement benefits



(227)



(170)

Other



(143)



252

Net cash provided by operating activities



9,231



8,589








Cash Flows from Investing Activities







Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)



25,162



23,051

Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities



832



186

Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases



1,929



1,981

Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)



(28,816)



(28,772)

Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired






(82)

Purchases of marketable securities



(1,055)



(491)

Purchases of property and equipment



(1,640)



(1,498)

Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired



(3,162)



(2,970)

Collateral on derivatives – net



413



(12)

Other



(127)



(142)

Net cash used for investing activities



(6,464)



(8,749)








Cash Flows from Financing Activities







Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less)



(1,856)



4,008

Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months)



18,096



15,429

Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months)



(13,232)



(7,913)

Repurchases of common stock



(4,007)



(7,216)

Dividends paid



(1,605)



(1,427)

Other



(113)



(73)

Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities



(2,717)



2,808








Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash



(37)



31








Net Increase in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash



13



2,679

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Year



7,620



4,941

Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Year


$

7,633


$

7,620


See Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements.

DEERE & COMPANY
Condensed Notes to Consolidated Financial Statements
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited

(1)   Special Items

2024

Legal Settlements

The company reached legal settlements concerning patent infringement claims. As a result of these settlements, in the fourth quarter of 2024, the company recognized a total of $57 million pretax gain ($45 million after-tax) in "Other Income," providing a benefit of $17 million to production and precision agriculture (PPA) and $40 million to construction and forestry (CF). These settlements resolve the disputes without any admission of liability by the parties involved. The company believes that these settlements enhance its ability to protect its intellectual property and reinforce its commitment to innovation and technological advancement.

Impairment

In the fourth quarter of 2024, the company recorded a non-cash charge of $28 million pretax and after-tax in "Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates" for an other than temporary decline in value of an investment recorded in small agriculture and turf (SAT).

Employee-Separation Programs

In the third quarter of 2024, the company implemented employee-separation programs for its salaried workforce in several geographic areas, including the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. The programs' main purpose was to help meet the company's strategic priorities while reducing overlap and redundancy in roles and responsibilities. The programs were largely involuntary in nature with the expense recorded when management committed to a plan, the plan was communicated to the employees, and the employees were not required to provide service beyond the legal notification period. For the limited voluntary employee-separation programs, the expense was recorded in the period in which the employee irrevocably accepted a separation offer.

The programs' total pretax expenses are estimated to be approximately $165 million. In 2024, $157 million pretax ($124 million after-tax) expenses were recorded related to the programs, of which $130 million was paid in 2024 and the remainder is expected to be paid in 2025. The remaining expenses are associated with programs in international locations and are expected to be recorded and paid in 2025. The programs' pretax expenses recorded for the periods ended October 27, 2024 by operating segment, PPA, SAT, CF, and financial services (FS), were as follows in millions of dollars:



































Three Months


Fiscal Year




PPA


SAT


CF


FS


Total


PPA


SAT


CF


FS


Total


Cost of sales


$

3


$

2








$

5


$

21


$

11


$

8





$

40


Research and development expenses



3



3


$

1






7



22



9



2






33


Selling, administrative and general expenses



9



9



1


$

1



20



34



23



12


$

10



79


Total operating profit decrease


$

15


$

14


$

2


$

1



32


$

77


$

43


$

22


$

10



152


Non-operating profit expenses*















1















5


Total














$

33














$

157


*Relates primarily to corporate expenses.

Annual pretax savings from these programs are estimated to be approximately $220 million. Approximately $100 million of savings was realized in 2024.

Banco John Deere S.A.

In August 2024, the company entered into a joint venture agreement with a Brazilian bank, Banco Bradesco S.A. (Bradesco), for Bradesco to invest and become 50 percent owner of the company's wholly owned subsidiary in Brazil, Banco John Deere S.A. (BJD). BJD is included in the company's financial services segment and finances retail and wholesale loans for agricultural, construction, and forestry equipment. The transaction will reduce the company's incremental risk as it continues to grow in the Brazilian market.

The BJD business was reclassified as held for sale in the third quarter of 2024. At that time, a reversal of $38 million in allowance for credit losses and a $53 million valuation allowance was recorded. In October 2024, the valuation allowance on assets held for sale increased to $97 million. The net impact of these entries was a pretax and after-tax loss of $44 million and $59 million recorded in "Selling, administrative and general expenses" in the three months and fiscal year ended October 27, 2024, respectively.

2023

Russian Roadbuilding Sale

In the fourth quarter of 2023, the company sold its Russian roadbuilding business, recognizing a loss of $18 million (pretax and after-tax). The loss was recorded in "Other operating expenses" in the construction and forestry segment.

Brazil Tax Ruling

In the third quarter of 2023, the Brazil Superior Court of Justice published a favorable tax ruling regarding taxability of local incentives, which allowed the company to record a $243 million reduction in the provision for income taxes and $47 million of interest income.

Financial Services Financing Incentives Correction

In the second quarter of 2023, the company corrected the accounting treatment for financing incentives offered to John Deere dealers, which impacted the timing of expense recognition and the presentation of incentive costs in the consolidated financial statements. The cumulative effect of this correction, $173 million pretax ($135 million after-tax), was recorded in the second quarter of 2023 in "Selling, administrative and general expenses" by financial services.

Summary of 2024 and 2023 Special Items

The following table summarizes the operating profit impact, in millions of dollars, of the special items recorded for the three months and fiscal years ended October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023:



































Three Months


Fiscal Years




PPA


SAT


CF


FS


Total


PPA


SAT


CF


FS


Total


2024 Expense (benefit):
































Legal settlements


$

(17)





$

(40)





$

(57)


$

(17)





$

(40)





$

(57)


Impairment





$

28









28





$

28









28


Employee-separation programs



15



14



2


$

1



32



77



43



22


$

10



152


BJD measurement












44



44












59



59


Total expense (benefit)



(2)



42



(38)



45



47



60



71



(18)



69



182


































2023 Expense:
































Russian roadbuilding sale









18






18









18






18


Financing incentives correction



























173



173


Total expense









18






18









18



173



191


































Period over period change


$

(2)


$

42


$

(56)


$

45


$

29


$

60


$

71


$

(36)


$

(104)


$

(9)




(2)

The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all the company's subsidiaries. The supplemental consolidating data in Note 3 to the financial statements is presented for informational purposes. Equipment operations represents the enterprise without financial services. Equipment operations includes the company's production and precision agriculture operations, small agriculture and turf operations, and construction and forestry operations, and other corporate assets, liabilities, revenues, and expenses not reflected within financial services. Transactions between the equipment operations and financial services have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

(3) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Three Months Ended October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited 




EQUIPMENT


FINANCIAL


















OPERATIONS


SERVICES


ELIMINATIONS


CONSOLIDATED






2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023




Net Sales and Revenues




























Net sales


$

9,275


$

13,801














$

9,275


$

13,801




Finance and interest income



154



193


$

1,569


$

1,445


$

(172)


$

(281)



1,551



1,357


 1


Other income



274



218



117



121



(74)



(85)



317



254


2, 3, 4


Total



9,703



14,212



1,686



1,566



(246)



(366)



11,143



15,412
































Costs and Expenses




























Cost of sales



6,578



9,433









(7)



(6)



6,571



9,427


 4


Research and development expenses



626



606















626



606




Selling, administrative and general expenses



946



980



288



225



(2)



(2)



1,232



1,203


 4


Interest expense



83



114



828



757



(41)



(90)



870



781


 1


Interest compensation to Financial Services



131



191









(131)



(191)








 1


Other operating expenses



54



45



337



354



(65)



(77)



326



322


3, 4, 5


Total



8,418



11,369



1,453



1,336



(246)



(366)



9,625



12,339
































Income before Income Taxes



1,285



2,843



233



230









1,518



3,073




Provision for income taxes



187



665



61



42









248



707
































Income after Income Taxes



1,098



2,178



172



188









1,270



2,366




Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates



(29)






1



2









(28)



2
































Net Income



1,069



2,178



173



190









1,242



2,368




Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests



(3)



(1)















(3)



(1)




Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company


$

1,072


$

2,179


$

173


$

190








$

1,245


$

2,369






1

Elimination of intercompany interest income and expense.

2

Elimination of equipment operations' margin from inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

3

Elimination of income and expenses between equipment operations and financial services related to intercompany guarantees of investments in certain international markets.

4

Elimination of intercompany service revenues and fees.

5

Elimination of financial services' lease depreciation expense related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)

STATEMENTS OF INCOME

For the Years Ended October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited































EQUIPMENT


FINANCIAL


















OPERATIONS


SERVICES


ELIMINATIONS


CONSOLIDATED






2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023




Net Sales and Revenues




























Net sales


$

44,759


$

55,565














$

44,759


$

55,565




Finance and interest income



596



636


$

6,035


$

5,055


$

(872)


$

(1,008)



5,759



4,683


 1


Other income



1,006



858



458



499



(266)



(354)



1,198



1,003


2, 3, 4


Total



46,361



57,059



6,493



5,554



(1,138)



(1,362)



51,716



61,251
































Costs and Expenses




























Cost of sales



30,803



37,739









(28)



(24)



30,775



37,715


 4


Research and development expenses



2,290



2,177















2,290



2,177




Selling, administrative and general expenses



3,791



3,611



1,059



994



(10)



(10)



4,840



4,595


 4


Interest expense



396



411



3,182



2,362



(230)



(320)



3,348



2,453


1


Interest compensation to Financial Services



640



687









(640)



(687)








 1


Other operating expenses



133



217



1,354



1,396



(230)



(321)



1,257



1,292


3, 4, 5


Total



38,053



44,842



5,595



4,752



(1,138)



(1,362)



42,510



48,232
































Income before Income Taxes



8,308



12,217



898



802









9,206



13,019




Provision for income taxes



1,887



2,685



207



186









2,094



2,871
































Income after Income Taxes



6,421



9,532



691



616









7,112



10,148




Equity in income (loss) of unconsolidated affiliates



(29)



4



5



3









(24)



7
































Net Income



6,392



9,536



696



619









7,088



10,155




Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests



(12)



(11)















(12)



(11)




Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company


$

6,404


$

9,547


$

696


$

619








$

7,100


$

10,166






1

Elimination of intercompany interest income and expense.

2

Elimination of equipment operations' margin from inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

3

Elimination of income and expenses between equipment operations and financial services related to intercompany guarantees of investments in certain international markets.

4

Elimination of intercompany service revenues and fees.

5

Elimination of financial services' lease depreciation expense related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)

CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS

As of October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited





























EQUIPMENT


FINANCIAL

















OPERATIONS


SERVICES


ELIMINATIONS


CONSOLIDATED





2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023




Assets



























Cash and cash equivalents

$

5,615


$

5,720


$

1,709


$

1,738








$

7,324


$

7,458




Marketable securities


125



104



1,029



842









1,154



946




Receivables from Financial Services


3,043



4,516








$

(3,043)


$

(4,516)








 6


Trade accounts and notes receivable – net


1,257



1,320



6,225



8,687



(2,156)



(2,268)



5,326



7,739


 7


Financing receivables – net


78



64



44,231



43,609









44,309



43,673




Financing receivables securitized – net


2






8,721



7,335









8,723



7,335




Other receivables


2,193



1,813



427



869



(75)



(59)



2,545



2,623


 7


Equipment on operating leases – net








7,451



6,917









7,451



6,917




Inventories


7,093



8,160















7,093



8,160




Property and equipment – net


7,546



6,843



34



36









7,580



6,879




Goodwill


3,959



3,900















3,959



3,900




Other intangible assets – net


999



1,133















999



1,133




Retirement benefits


2,839



2,936



83



72



(1)



(1)



2,921



3,007


 8


Deferred income taxes


2,262



2,133



43



68



(219)



(387)



2,086



1,814


 9


Other assets


2,194



1,948



715



559



(3)



(4)



2,906



2,503




Assets held for sale








2,944












2,944







Total Assets

$

39,205


$

40,590


$

73,612


$

70,732


$

(5,497)


$

(7,235)


$

107,320


$

104,087































Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity






















































Liabilities



























Short-term borrowings

$

911


$

1,230


$

12,622


$

16,709








$

13,533


$

17,939




Short-term securitization borrowings


2






8,429



6,995









8,431



6,995




Payables to Equipment Operations








3,043



4,516


$

(3,043)


$

(4,516)








 6


Accounts payable and accrued expenses


13,534



14,862



3,243



3,599



(2,234)



(2,331)



14,543



16,130


 7


Deferred income taxes


434



452



263



455



(219)



(387)



478



520


 9


Long-term borrowings


6,603



7,210



36,626



31,267









43,229



38,477




Retirement benefits and other liabilities


2,250



2,032



105



109



(1)



(1)



2,354



2,140


 8


Liabilities held for sale








1,827












1,827







Total liabilities


23,734



25,786



66,158



63,650



(5,497)



(7,235)



84,395



82,201































Redeemable noncontrolling interest


82



97















82



97































Stockholders' Equity



























Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity


22,836



21,785



7,454



7,082



(7,454)



(7,082)



22,836



21,785


 10


Noncontrolling interests


7



4















7



4




Financial Services' equity


(7,454)



(7,082)









7,454



7,082








 10


Adjusted total stockholders' equity


15,389



14,707



7,454



7,082









22,843



21,789




Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity

$

39,205


$

40,590


$

73,612


$

70,732


$

(5,497)


$

(7,235)


$

107,320


$

104,087






6

Elimination of receivables / payables between equipment operations and financial services.

7

Primarily reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to financial services.

8

Reclassification of net pension assets / liabilities.

9

Reclassification of deferred tax assets / liabilities in the same taxing jurisdictions.

10

Elimination of financial services' equity.

 

DEERE & COMPANY

SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)

STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS

For the Years Ended October 27, 2024 and October 29, 2023

(In millions of dollars) Unaudited































EQUIPMENT


FINANCIAL


















OPERATIONS


SERVICES


ELIMINATIONS


CONSOLIDATED






2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023


2024


2023




Cash Flows from Operating Activities




























Net income


$

6,392


$

9,536


$

696


$

619








$

7,088


$

10,155




Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:




























Provision (credit) for credit losses



14



7



296



(23)









310



(16)




Provision for depreciation and amortization



1,220



1,123



1,040



1,016


$

(142)


$

(135)



2,118



2,004


 11


Impairments and other adjustments



28



18



97



173









125



191




Share-based compensation expense















208



130



208



130


 12


Distributed earnings of Financial Services



250



215









(250)



(215)








 13


Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes



(97)



(959)



(197)



169









(294)



(790)




Changes in assets and liabilities:




























Receivables related to sales



(13)



(58)









434



(4,195)



421



(4,253)


14, 16


Inventories



1,011



474









(223)



(195)



788



279


 15


Accounts payable and accrued expenses



(1,429)



1,352



277



449



112



(971)



(1,040)



830


 16


Accrued income taxes payable/receivable



(218)



8



95



(31)









(123)



(23)




Retirement benefits



(215)



(164)



(12)



(6)









(227)



(170)




Other



(38)



367



40



(51)



(145)



(64)



(143)



252


11, 12, 15


Net cash provided by operating activities



6,905



11,919



2,332



2,315



(6)



(5,645)



9,231



8,589
































Cash Flows from Investing Activities




























Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)









26,029



24,128



(867)



(1,077)



25,162



23,051


 14


Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities



99



59



733



127









832



186




Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases









1,929



1,981









1,929



1,981




Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)









(29,152)



(29,229)



336



457



(28,816)



(28,772)


 14


Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired






(82)


















(82)




Purchases of marketable securities



(209)



(173)



(846)



(318)









(1,055)



(491)




Purchases of property and equipment



(1,636)



(1,494)



(4)



(4)









(1,640)



(1,498)




Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired









(3,464)



(3,234)



302



264



(3,162)



(2,970)


 15


Decrease (increase) in investment in Financial Services



4



(870)









(4)



870








 17


Decrease (increase) in trade and wholesale receivables









21



(5,783)



(21)



5,783








 14


Collateral on derivatives – net






(1)



413



(11)









413



(12)




Other



(125)



(176)



(8)



31



6



3



(127)



(142)




Net cash used for investing activities



(1,867)



(2,737)



(4,349)



(12,312)



(248)



6,300



(6,464)



(8,749)
































Cash Flows from Financing Activities




























Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less)



28



(113)



(1,884)



4,121









(1,856)



4,008




Change in intercompany receivables/payables



1,459



2,090



(1,459)



(2,090)
















Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months)



159



342



17,937



15,087









18,096



15,429




Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months)



(1,123)



(901)



(12,109)



(7,012)









(13,232)



(7,913)




Repurchases of common stock



(4,007)



(7,216)















(4,007)



(7,216)




Capital investment from Equipment Operations









(4)



870



4



(870)








 17


Dividends paid



(1,605)



(1,427)



(250)



(215)



250



215



(1,605)



(1,427)


 13


Other



(46)



(7)



(67)



(66)









(113)



(73)




Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities



(5,135)



(7,232)



2,164



10,695



254



(655)



(2,717)



2,808
































Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash



(15)



24



(22)



7









(37)



31
































Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash



(112)



1,974



125



705









13



2,679




Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Year



5,755



3,781



1,865



1,160









7,620



4,941




Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Year


$

5,643


$

5,755


$

1,990


$

1,865








$

7,633


$

7,620






11

Elimination of depreciation on leases related to inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases.

12

Reclassification of share-based compensation expense.

13

Elimination of dividends from financial services to the equipment operations, which are included in the equipment operations operating activities.

14

Primarily reclassification of receivables related to the sale of equipment.

15

Reclassification of direct lease agreements with retail customers.

16

Reclassification of sales incentive accruals on receivables sold to financial services.

17

Elimination of change in investment from equipment operations to financial services.

 

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