Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
Overview
You might say that Deere & Company enjoys having its customers going to seed. The company, one of the world's two largest makers of farm equipment (CNH Global is the other), is also a leading producer of construction, forestry, industrial, and lawn care equipment. It is famous for its "Nothing Runs Like A Deere" brand marketing campaign. While the global financial crisis dented the company's sales in commercial and consumer equipment, Deere's agricultural equipment sales continued strong and remained highly profitable. Deere makes 60% of its sales in North America.
Sample Overview & HistoryKey Numbers from Hoover's UK
Key financials for Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
| Company Type | Public (NYSE: DE) |
|---|---|
| Fiscal Year-End | October |
| 2008 Sales (mil.) | £17,255.9 |
| 1-Year Sales Growth | 18.1% |
| 2008 Net Income (mil.) | £1,245.6 |
| 1-Year Net Income Growth | 12.7% |
| 2008 Employees | 56,700 |
| 1-Year Employee Growth | 9.0% |
Key People from Hoover's UK
Key people and executives for Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
| Chairman | Robert W. (Bob) Lane (Subscribers see complete biographies -- view sample)
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| CEO and Director | Samuel R. (Sam) Allen Connect to this executive |
| VP Corporate Communications and Brand Management | Frances B. Emerson Connect to this executive |
Top Competitors from Hoover's UK
Top competitors of Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
There are 23 competitors for Deere; see more.Significant Developments
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Subsidiaries/affiliates of Deere & Company (NYSE: DE)
- Deere Credit Services, Inc.
- Deere-Hitachi Construction Machinery Corporation
- John Deere Limited
- John Deere Thibodaux, Inc.
- LESCO, Inc.
- NavCom Technology, Inc.
Rankings from Hoover's UK
See how Deere & Company (NYSE: DE) ranks in standard industry listings such as Fortune 500, S&P 500, and Dow Jones
- #87 in FORTUNE 500
- S&P 500
- #356 in FT Global 500
