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The Attorneys General of the States of Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin then joined the lawsuit.
−Removed: The lawsuit alleges monopolization and unfair competition in violation of federal and state antitrust laws.
−Removed: Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction and other equitable relief to allow owners of our equipment, as well as independent repair providers, access to our repair tools and any other repair resources available to authorized John Deere dealers.
−Removed: On March 17, 2025, we filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, the FTC filed a response on April 28, 2025, and we filed a reply on May 28, 2025.
−Removed: A hearing was held on the motion to dismiss and the court denied the motion.
−Removed: We are in discussions with the FTC and plaintiff states with respect to a potential resolution.
−Removed: At this stage we are unable to predict the outcome or impact of this matter on our business.
−Removed: In addition to the above, the most prevalent legal claims relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters.
+Added: On July 8, 2026, we entered into a settlement with the FTC and plaintiff states to resolve all claims contained in the lawsuit.
+Added: As part of that settlement, we have agreed, among other items, to provide certain repair resources to farmers and independent repair providers on “fair and reasonable terms” (as defined by the settlement).
+Added: We have also agreed to provide regular reporting to the FTC and submit to the FTC’s oversight of our compliance with the settlement.
+Added: In addition to the litigation described above, we are also involved in other legal actions.
+Added: The most prevalent legal claims relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters.
Currently, we believe the reasonably possible range of losses for unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our financial statements;
however, the outcome of any current or future proceedings, claims, or investigations cannot be predicted with certainty.
−Removed: Adverse decisions in one or more of these proceedings, claims, or investigations could require us to pay substantial damages or fines, undertake service actions, initiate recall campaigns, or take other costly actions.
−Removed: It is therefore possible that legal judgments or investigations could give rise to expenses that are not covered or not fully covered by our insurance programs and could affect our financial position and results.
+Added: Adverse decisions in one or more of these proceedings, claims, or investigations could require us to pay substantial damages or fines, undertake service actions, initiate recall campaigns, or take other costly measures.
+Added: It is therefore possible that legal judgments or investigations could give rise to expenses that are not covered or not fully covered by our insurance programs and could affect our business, financial condition, or results.
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