Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022
(In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales
$
16,079
$
12,034
$
27,481
$
20,565
Finance and interest income
1,079
796
2,073
1,595
Other income
229
540
484
779
Total
17,387
13,370
30,038
22,939
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales
10,730
8,918
18,663
15,613
Research and development expenses
547
453
1,043
855
Selling, administrative and general expenses
1,330
932
2,283
1,713
Interest expense
569
187
1,049
417
Other operating expenses
363
328
660
638
Total
13,539
10,818
23,698
19,236
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes
3,848
2,552
6,340
3,703
Provision for income taxes
991
461
1,528
710
Income of Consolidated Group
2,857
2,091
4,812
2,993
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
2
6
3
8
Net Income
2,859
2,097
4,815
3,001
Less: Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 4 )
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,860
$
2,098
$
4,819
$
3,001
Per Share Data
Basic
$
9.69
$
6.85
$
16.26
$
9.78
Diluted
9.65
6.81
16.18
9.72
Dividends declared
1.25
1.05
2.45
2.10
Dividends paid
1.20
1.05
2.33
2.10
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic
295.1
306.2
296.3
306.8
Diluted
296.5
308.1
297.8
308.8
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three and Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net Income
$
2,859
$
2,097
$
4,815
$
3,001
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes
Retirement benefits adjustment
( 247 )
129
( 258 )
( 216 )
Cumulative translation adjustment
100
( 248 )
781
( 515 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 18 )
28
( 31 )
42
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 1 )
( 48 )
26
( 63 )
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes
( 166 )
( 139 )
518
( 752 )
Comprehensive Income of Consolidated Group
2,693
1,958
5,333
2,249
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
1
( 5 )
6
( 4 )
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,692
$
1,963
$
5,327
$
2,253
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
5,267
$
4,774
$
3,878
Marketable securities
856
734
682
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net
9,971
6,410
6,258
Financing receivables – net
38,954
36,634
34,085
Financing receivables securitized – net
5,659
5,936
4,073
Other receivables
2,593
2,492
2,306
Equipment on operating leases – net
6,524
6,623
6,465
Inventories
9,713
8,495
9,030
Property and equipment – net
6,288
6,056
5,715
Goodwill
3,963
3,687
3,812
Other intangible assets – net
1,222
1,218
1,352
Retirement benefits
3,519
3,730
3,059
Deferred income taxes
1,308
824
1,104
Other assets
2,510
2,417
2,280
Total Assets
$
98,347
$
90,030
$
84,099
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings
$
17,109
$
12,592
$
12,413
Short-term securitization borrowings
5,379
5,711
4,006
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
14,716
14,822
12,679
Deferred income taxes
511
495
584
Long-term borrowings
35,611
33,596
32,447
Retirement benefits and other liabilities
2,520
2,457
2,964
Total liabilities
75,846
69,673
65,093
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
102
92
99
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $ 1 par value (issued shares at April 30, 2023 – 536,431,204 )
5,227
5,165
5,117
Common stock in treasury
( 26,630 )
( 24,094 )
( 21,727 )
Retained earnings
46,336
42,247
38,805
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
( 2,538 )
( 3,056 )
( 3,291 )
Total Deere & Company stockholders’ equity
22,395
20,262
18,904
Noncontrolling interests
4
3
3
Total stockholders’ equity
22,399
20,265
18,907
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
98,347
$
90,030
$
84,099
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
2023
2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income
$
4,815
$
3,001
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses
( 89 )
45
Provision for depreciation and amortization
995
933
Impairments and other adjustments
173
77
Share-based compensation expense
54
44
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment
( 326 )
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes
( 377 )
37
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables related to sales
( 4,407 )
( 1,535 )
Inventories
( 982 )
( 2,265 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
( 313 )
( 443 )
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable
( 96 )
( 139 )
Retirement benefits
( 68 )
( 1,020 )
Other
148
( 171 )
Net cash used for operating activities
( 147 )
( 1,762 )
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)
12,593
11,190
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases
993
1,035
Proceeds from sales of businesses and unconsolidated affiliates, net of cash sold
36
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)
( 13,451 )
( 11,971 )
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
( 41 )
( 473 )
Purchases of property and equipment
( 584 )
( 346 )
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired
( 1,229 )
( 1,004 )
Collateral on derivatives - net
367
( 248 )
Other
( 178 )
( 71 )
Net cash used for investing activities
( 1,494 )
( 1,888 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase in total short-term borrowings
3,992
812
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
4,868
4,298
Payments of long-term borrowings
( 3,567 )
( 3,625 )
Proceeds from issuance of common stock
30
50
Repurchases of common stock
( 2,546 )
( 1,226 )
Dividends paid
( 697 )
( 649 )
Other
( 63 )
( 46 )
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities
2,017
( 386 )
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
70
( 110 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
446
( 4,146 )
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period
4,941
8,125
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period
$
5,387
$
3,979
Components of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents
$
5,267
$
3,878
Restricted cash (Other assets)
120
101
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
$
5,387
$
3,979
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
For the Three and Six Months Ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
Total Stockholders’ Equity
Deere & Company Stockholders
Accumulated
Total
Other
Redeemable
Stockholders’
Common
Treasury
Retained
Comprehensive
Noncontrolling
Noncontrolling
Equity
Stock
Stock
Earnings
Income (Loss)
Interests
Interest
Three Months Ended May 1, 2022
Balance January 30, 2022
$
17,808
$
5,066
$
( 21,139 )
$
37,029
$
( 3,152 )
$
4
Acquisitions
$
105
Net income (loss)
2,098
2,098
( 1 )
Other comprehensive loss
( 139 )
( 139 )
( 4 )
Repurchases of common stock
( 603 )
( 603 )
Treasury shares reissued
15
15
Dividends declared
( 323 )
( 322 )
( 1 )
Share based awards and other
51
51
( 1 )
Balance May 1, 2022
$
18,907
$
5,117
$
( 21,727 )
$
38,805
$
( 3,291 )
$
3
$
99
Six Months Ended May 1, 2022
Balance October 31, 2021
$
18,434
$
5,054
$
( 20,533 )
$
36,449
$
( 2,539 )
$
3
Acquisitions
$
105
Net income (loss)
3,002
3,001
1
( 1 )
Other comprehensive loss
( 752 )
( 752 )
( 4 )
Repurchases of common stock
( 1,226 )
( 1,226 )
Treasury shares reissued
32
32
Dividends declared
( 646 )
( 645 )
( 1 )
Share based awards and other
63
63
( 1 )
Balance May 1, 2022
$
18,907
$
5,117
$
( 21,727 )
$
38,805
$
( 3,291 )
$
3
$
99
Three Months Ended April 30, 2023
Balance January 29, 2023
$
21,336
$
5,191
$
( 25,333 )
$
43,846
$
( 2,372 )
$
4
$
100
Net income (loss)
2,861
2,860
1
( 2 )
Other comprehensive income (loss)
( 166 )
( 166 )
2
Repurchases of common stock
( 1,301 )
( 1,301 )
Treasury shares reissued
4
4
Dividends declared
( 370 )
( 369 )
( 1 )
Share based awards and other
35
36
( 1 )
2
Balance April 30, 2023
$
22,399
$
5,227
$
( 26,630 )
$
46,336
$
( 2,538 )
$
4
$
102
Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Balance October 30, 2022
$
20,265
$
5,165
$
( 24,094 )
$
42,247
$
( 3,056 )
$
3
$
92
Net income (loss)
4,820
4,819
1
( 5 )
Other comprehensive income
518
518
10
Repurchases of common stock
( 2,558 )
( 2,558 )
Treasury shares reissued
22
22
Dividends declared
( 726 )
( 725 )
( 1 )
Share based awards and other
58
62
( 5 )
1
5
Balance April 30, 2023
$
22,399
$
5,227
$
( 26,630 )
$
46,336
$
( 2,538 )
$
4
$
102
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(1) Organization and Consolidation
Deere & Company has been developing innovative solutions to help its customers become more profitable for more than 185 years. References to Deere & Company, John Deere, Deere, or the Company include its consolidated subsidiaries and consolidated variable interest entities (VIEs). The Company is managed through the following operating segments: production and precision agriculture (PPA), small agriculture and turf (SAT), construction and forestry (CF), and financial services (FS). References to “equipment operations” include production and precision agriculture, small agriculture and turf, and construction and forestry, while references to “agriculture and turf” include both production and precision agriculture and small agriculture and turf.
The Company uses a 52/53 week fiscal year with quarters ending on the last Sunday in the reporting period. The second quarter ends for fiscal year 2023 and 2022 were April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022, respectively. Both second quarters contained 13 weeks, while both year-to-date periods contained 26 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, references to particular years, quarters, or months refer to the Company’s fiscal years generally ending in October and the associated periods in those fiscal years.
(2) Summary of Significant Accounting Policies and New Accounting Standards
Quarterly Financial Statements
T he interim consolidated financial statements of Deere & Company have been prepared by the Company, without audit, pursuant to the rules and regulations of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Certain information and footnote disclosures normally included in annual financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. have been condensed or omitted as permitted by such rules and regulations. All normal recurring adjustments have been included. Management believes the disclosures are adequate to present fairly the financial position, results of operations, and cash flows at the dates and for the periods presented. It is suggested these interim consolidated financial statements be read in conjunction with the consolidated financial statements and the notes thereto appearing in the Company’s latest Annual Report on Form 10-K. Results for interim periods are not necessarily indicative of those to be expected for the fiscal year.
Use of Estimates in Financial Statements
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the U.S. requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
New Accounting Standards
The Company closely monitors all Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board and other authoritative guidance. ASUs adopted in 2023 did not have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements. ASUs to be adopted in future periods are being evaluated and at this point are not expected to have a material impact on the Company’s financial statements .
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(3) Revenue Recognition
The Company’s net sales and revenues by primary geographic market, major product line, and timing of revenue recognition in millions of dollars follow:
Three Months Ended April 30, 2023
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
4,058
$
2,241
$
2,561
$
766
$
9,626
Canada
546
189
302
153
1,190
Western Europe
758
888
492
31
2,169
Central Europe and CIS
393
212
90
8
703
Latin America
1,543
201
388
106
2,238
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
614
469
335
43
1,461
Total
$
7,912
$
4,200
$
4,168
$
1,107
$
17,387
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
7,733
$
7,733
Small agriculture
$
2,952
2,952
Turf
1,099
1,099
Construction
$
1,813
1,813
Compact construction
663
663
Roadbuilding
1,134
1,134
Forestry
429
429
Financial products
29
20
12
$
1,107
1,168
Other
150
129
117
396
Total
$
7,912
$
4,200
$
4,168
$
1,107
$
17,387
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
7,861
$
4,171
$
4,146
$
27
$
16,205
Over time
51
29
22
1,080
1,182
Total
$
7,912
$
4,200
$
4,168
$
1,107
$
17,387
Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
6,686
$
3,906
$
4,461
$
1,479
$
16,532
Canada
906
335
577
303
2,121
Western Europe
1,259
1,452
857
60
3,628
Central Europe and CIS
595
335
165
20
1,115
Latin America
2,780
357
727
201
4,065
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
989
869
635
84
2,577
Total
$
13,215
$
7,254
$
7,422
$
2,147
$
30,038
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
12,845
$
12,845
Small agriculture
$
5,146
5,146
Turf
1,818
1,818
Construction
$
3,295
3,295
Compact construction
1,136
1,136
Roadbuilding
1,952
1,952
Forestry
785
785
Financial products
60
38
25
$
2,147
2,270
Other
310
252
229
791
Total
$
13,215
$
7,254
$
7,422
$
2,147
$
30,038
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
13,109
$
7,200
$
7,375
$
50
$
27,734
Over time
106
54
47
2,097
2,304
Total
$
13,215
$
7,254
$
7,422
$
2,147
$
30,038
8
Three Months Ended May 1, 2022
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
2,434
$
2,103
$
2,108
$
569
$
7,214
Canada
309
161
355
149
974
Western Europe
536
658
464
25
1,683
Central Europe and CIS
404
151
146
11
712
Latin America
1,126
134
333
73
1,666
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
367
399
318
37
1,121
Total
$
5,176
$
3,606
$
3,724
$
864
$
13,370
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
5,032
$
5,032
Small agriculture
$
2,668
2,668
Turf
817
817
Construction
$
1,516
1,516
Compact construction
427
427
Roadbuilding
1,017
1,017
Forestry
325
325
Financial products
10
9
6
$
864
889
Other
134
112
433
679
Total
$
5,176
$
3,606
$
3,724
$
864
$
13,370
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
5,144
$
3,593
$
3,707
$
26
$
12,470
Over time
32
13
17
838
900
Total
$
5,176
$
3,606
$
3,724
$
864
$
13,370
Six Months Ended May 1, 2022
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
4,042
$
3,541
$
3,368
$
1,142
$
12,093
Canada
448
283
687
301
1,719
Western Europe
1,003
1,190
822
51
3,066
Central Europe and CIS
606
277
341
22
1,246
Latin America
1,902
238
561
141
2,842
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
608
751
537
77
1,973
Total
$
8,609
$
6,280
$
6,316
$
1,734
$
22,939
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
8,315
$
8,315
Small agriculture
$
4,600
4,600
Turf
1,444
1,444
Construction
$
2,691
2,691
Compact construction
748
748
Roadbuilding
1,709
1,709
Forestry
630
630
Financial products
22
20
11
$
1,734
1,787
Other
272
216
527
1,015
Total
$
8,609
$
6,280
$
6,316
$
1,734
$
22,939
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
8,540
$
6,247
$
6,277
$
50
$
21,114
Over time
69
33
39
1,684
1,825
Total
$
8,609
$
6,280
$
6,316
$
1,734
$
22,939
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The Company invoices in advance of recognizing the sale of certain products and the revenue for certain services. These relate to extended warranty premiums, advance payments for future equipment sales, and subscription and service revenue related to precision guidance and telematic services. These advanced customer payments are presented as deferred revenue, a contract liability, in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” in the consolidated balance sheets. The deferred revenue received, but not recognized in revenue, including extended warranty premiums also shown in Note 16, was $ 1,622 million, $ 1,423 million, and $ 1,423 million at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022, respectively. The contract liability is reduced as the revenue is recognized. During the three months ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022, $ 129 million and $ 130 million, respectively, of revenue was recognized from deferred revenue that was recorded as a contract liability at the beginning of the respective fiscal year. During the six months ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022, $ 343 million and $ 395 million, respectively, of revenue was recognized from deferred revenue that was recorded as a contract liability at the beginning of the respective fiscal year.
The amount of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year was $ 1,378 million at April 30, 2023. The estimated revenue to be recognized by fiscal year follows in millions of dollars: remainder of 2023 - $ 238 , 2024 - $ 376 , 2025 - $ 294 , 2026 - $ 191 , 2027 - $ 111 , 2028 - $ 68 and later years - $ 100 . As permitted, the Company elected only to disclose remaining performance obligations with an original contract duration greater than one year. The contracts with an expected duration of one year or less are for sales of equipment, service parts, repair services, and certain telematics services.
(4) Other Comprehensive Income Items
The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) in millions of dollars follow:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Retirement benefits adjustment
$
( 647 )
$
( 389 )
$
( 1,250 )
Cumulative translation adjustment
( 1,813 )
( 2,594 )
( 1,993 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 10 )
21
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 68 )
( 94 )
( 48 )
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 2,538 )
$
( 3,056 )
$
( 3,291 )
Following are amounts recorded in and reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss), and the income tax effects, in millions of dollars. Retirement benefits adjustment reclassifications for actuarial (gain) loss, prior service (credit) cost, and settlements are included in net periodic pension and other postretirement benefit costs (see Note 6).
Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Three Months Ended April 30, 2023
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
100
$
100
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
( 4 )
$
1
( 3 )
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
( 19 )
4
( 15 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 23 )
5
( 18 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
( 2 )
1
( 1 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 2 )
1
( 1 )
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
( 349 )
83
( 266 )
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
( 20 )
5
( 15 )
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
10
( 2 )
8
Settlements – Other operating expenses
36
( 10 )
26
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
( 323 )
76
( 247 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 248 )
$
82
$
( 166 )
10
Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
771
$
10
$
781
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
( 5 )
1
( 4 )
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
( 34 )
7
( 27 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 39 )
8
( 31 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
33
( 7 )
26
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
33
( 7 )
26
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
( 350 )
83
( 267 )
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
( 41 )
10
( 31 )
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
19
( 5 )
14
Settlements – Other operating expenses
36
( 10 )
26
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
( 336 )
78
( 258 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
429
$
89
$
518
Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Three Months Ended May 1, 2022
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
( 243 )
$
( 5 )
$
( 248 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
35
( 7 )
28
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
1
( 1 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
36
( 8 )
28
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
( 61 )
13
( 48 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 61 )
13
( 48 )
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
128
( 30 )
98
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
27
( 7 )
20
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
8
( 2 )
6
Settlements – Other operating expenses
7
( 2 )
5
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
170
( 41 )
129
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 98 )
$
( 41 )
$
( 139 )
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Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Six Months Ended May 1, 2022
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
( 507 )
$
( 8 )
$
( 515 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
50
( 10 )
40
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
3
( 1 )
2
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
53
( 11 )
42
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
( 80 )
17
( 63 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 80 )
17
( 63 )
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost)
( 372 )
90
( 282 )
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
67
( 17 )
50
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
14
( 4 )
10
Settlements – Other operating expenses
8
( 2 )
6
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
( 283 )
67
( 216 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 817 )
$
65
$
( 752 )
(5) Earnings Per Share
A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Deere & Company follows in millions (except per share amounts):
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30
May 1
April 30
May 1
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,860
$
2,098
$
4,819
$
3,001
Average shares outstanding
295.1
306.2
296.3
306.8
Basic per share
$
9.69
$
6.85
$
16.26
$
9.78
Average shares outstanding
295.1
306.2
296.3
306.8
Effect of dilutive share-based compensation
1.4
1.9
1.5
2.0
Total potential shares outstanding
296.5
308.1
297.8
308.8
Diluted per share
$
9.65
$
6.81
$
16.18
$
9.72
Shares excluded from EPS calculation, as antidilutive
.2
.2
.1
.1
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(6) Pension and Other Postretirement Employee Benefits
The Company has several defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement employee benefit (OPEB) plans, primarily health care and life insurance plans, covering its U.S. employees and employees in certain foreign countries. The components of net periodic pension and OPEB (benefit) cost consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30
May 1
April 30
May 1
2023
2022
2023
2022
Pension
Service cost
$
64
$
94
$
124
$
179
Interest cost
134
80
267
157
Expected return on plan assets
( 220 )
( 180 )
( 432 )
( 362 )
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss
( 6 )
37
( 11 )
76
Amortization of prior service cost
10
9
20
16
Settlements
36
7
36
8
Net cost
$
18
$
47
$
4
$
74
OPEB
Service cost
$
6
$
11
$
13
$
23
Interest cost
45
23
88
49
Expected return on plan assets
( 29 )
( 27 )
( 58 )
( 55 )
Amortization of actuarial gain
( 14 )
( 10 )
( 30 )
( 9 )
Amortization of prior service credit
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 2 )
Net (benefit) cost
$
8
$
( 4 )
$
12
$
6
The reduction in the 2023 pension net cost is due to increases in the expected long-term return rates on plan assets and increases in discount rates. The components of net periodic pension and OPEB (benefit) cost excluding the service cost component are included in the line item “Other operating expenses” in the statements of consolidated income.
During the second quarter of 2023, an international pension plan paid a premium to an insurance company to irrevocably transfer the benefit obligations and administration for the majority of its retired participants. The transaction did not impact the benefits to be received by the retired participants. In connection with the transaction, the Company recognized a one-time, non-cash, pre-tax pension settlement charge of $ 36 million in the second quarter of 2023 related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses included within “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)” in the statements of changes in consolidated stockholders’ equity.
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(7) Segment Reporting
Worldwide net sales and revenues, operating profit, and identifiable assets by segment were as follows in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30
May 1
%
April 30
May 1
%
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Net sales and revenues:
Production & precision ag net sales
$
7,822
$
5,117
+ 53
$
13,021
$
8,473
+ 54
Small ag & turf net sales
4,145
3,570
+ 16
7,146
6,201
+ 15
Construction & forestry net sales
4,112
3,347
+ 23
7,314
5,891
+ 24
Financial services revenues
1,107
864
+ 28
2,147
1,734
+ 24
Other revenues
201
472
- 57
410
640
- 36
Total net sales and revenues
$
17,387
$
13,370
+ 30
$
30,038
$
22,939
+ 31
Operating profit:
Production & precision ag
$
2,170
$
1,057
+ 105
$
3,378
$
1,353
+ 150
Small ag & turf
849
520
+ 63
1,296
891
+ 45
Construction & forestry
838
814
+ 3
1,463
1,085
+ 35
Financial services
41
279
- 85
279
577
- 52
Total operating profit
3,898
2,670
+ 46
6,416
3,906
+ 64
Reconciling items
( 47 )
( 111 )
- 58
( 69 )
( 195 )
- 65
Income taxes
( 991 )
( 461 )
+ 115
( 1,528 )
( 710 )
+ 115
Net income attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,860
$
2,098
+ 36
$
4,819
$
3,001
+ 61
Intersegment sales and revenues:
Production & precision ag net sales
$
8
$
6
+ 33
$
12
$
10
+ 20
Small ag & turf net sales
4
4
7
6
+ 17
Construction & forestry net sales
Financial services revenues
190
87
+ 118
395
133
+ 197
Operating profit for production and precision ag, small ag and turf, and construction and forestry is income from continuing operations before reconciling items and income taxes. Operating profit of the financial services segment includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses. Reconciling items to net income are primarily corporate expenses, certain external interest expenses, certain foreign exchange gains and losses, pension and OPEB benefit amounts excluding the service cost component, equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates, and net income attributable to noncontrolling interests.
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Identifiable assets:
Production & precision ag
$
9,504
$
8,414
$
8,680
Small ag & turf
4,743
4,451
4,431
Construction & forestry
7,299
6,754
6,984
Financial services
65,233
58,864
53,110
Corporate
11,568
11,547
10,894
Total assets
$
98,347
$
90,030
$
84,099
(8) Financing Receivables
The Company monitors the credit quality of financing receivables based on delinquency status. Past due balances of financing receivables still accruing finance income represent the total balance held (principal plus accrued interest) with any payment amounts 30 days or more past the contractual payment due date. Non-performing financing receivables represent receivables for which the Company has ceased accruing finance income. The Company ceases accruing finance income when these receivables are generally 90 days delinquent. Generally, when receivables are 120 days delinquent the estimated uncollectible amount from the customer is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Finance income for non-performing receivables is recognized on a cash basis. Accrual of finance income is generally resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.
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The credit quality analysis of retail notes, financing leases, and revolving charge accounts (collectively, retail customer receivables) by year of origination was as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Years
Revolving Charge Accounts
Total
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
6,718
$
10,947
$
6,435
$
3,155
$
1,305
$
619
$
3,621
$
32,800
30-59 days past due
10
55
55
31
18
9
16
194
60-89 days past due
2
15
24
19
4
2
8
74
90+ days past due
1
1
2
Non-performing
5
51
51
36
25
29
25
222
Construction and forestry
Current
1,442
2,434
1,490
557
169
56
106
6,254
30-59 days past due
7
35
29
25
21
10
4
131
60-89 days past due
1
8
16
12
14
12
2
65
90+ days past due
7
1
1
2
11
Non-performing
5
71
61
33
12
6
1
189
Total
$
8,190
$
13,624
$
8,163
$
3,869
$
1,570
$
743
$
3,783
$
39,942
October 30, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Years
Revolving Charge Accounts
Total
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
13,500
$
7,984
$
4,091
$
1,875
$
785
$
200
$
4,111
$
32,546
30-59 days past due
46
63
36
17
7
3
19
191
60-89 days past due
14
25
13
6
2
1
5
66
90+ days past due
1
1
Non-performing
27
60
44
28
18
19
8
204
Construction and forestry
Current
2,964
1,974
842
292
73
12
108
6,265
30-59 days past due
53
52
23
9
2
1
3
143
60-89 days past due
19
16
7
3
1
1
47
90+ days past due
1
4
1
3
1
10
Non-performing
25
61
34
19
7
3
149
Total
$
16,650
$
10,239
$
5,091
$
2,252
$
895
$
240
$
4,255
$
39,622
May 1, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Years
Revolving Charge Accounts
Total
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
5,540
$
10,141
$
5,318
$
2,684
$
1,286
$
723
$
3,381
$
29,073
30-59 days past due
20
75
36
20
9
5
12
177
60-89 days past due
4
29
14
9
5
2
4
67
90+ days past due
1
1
Non-performing
3
40
44
41
25
31
14
198
Construction and forestry
Current
1,506
2,404
1,211
577
234
105
91
6,128
30-59 days past due
20
52
33
17
6
2
3
133
60-89 days past due
7
25
15
6
1
1
1
56
90+ days past due
1
1
1
1
5
9
Non-performing
3
46
50
29
12
5
1
146
Total
$
7,103
$
12,813
$
6,723
$
3,384
$
1,579
$
879
$
3,507
$
35,988
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The credit quality analysis of wholesale receivables by year of origination was as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Years
Revolving
Total
Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
265
$
198
$
36
$
15
$
2
$
1
$
3,653
$
4,170
30+ days past due
Non-performing
1
1
Construction and forestry
Current
10
6
24
1
1
638
680
30+ days past due
Non-performing
Total
$
275
$
204
$
60
$
16
$
3
$
2
$
4,291
$
4,851
October 30, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Years
Revolving
Total
Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
387
$
64
$
27
$
4
$
2
$
2,371
$
2,855
30+ days past due
Non-performing
1
1
Construction and forestry
Current
7
29
2
1
1
377
417
30+ days past due
Non-performing
Total
$
394
$
93
$
29
$
6
$
3
$
2,748
$
3,273
May 1, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Years
Revolving
Total
Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
224
$
155
$
43
$
8
$
1
$
2
$
1,605
$
2,038
30+ days past due
Non-performing
5
5
Construction and forestry
Current
6
35
4
2
1
268
316
30+ days past due
1
1
Non-performing
Total
$
230
$
190
$
47
$
15
$
1
$
4
$
1,873
$
2,360
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An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in financing receivables in millions of dollars during the periods follows:
Retail Notes
Revolving
& Financing
Charge
Wholesale
Leases
Accounts
Receivables
Total
Three Months Ended April 30, 2023
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
140
$
16
$
4
$
160
Provision
30
8
38
Write-offs
( 19 )
( 11 )
( 30 )
Recoveries
6
6
12
End of period balance
$
157
$
19
$
4
$
180
Six Months Ended April 30, 2023
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
299
$
22
$
4
$
325
Provision
45
4
49
Provision transferred to held for sale
( 142 )
( 142 )
Provision (credit) subtotal
( 97 )
4
( 93 )
Write-offs
( 37 )
( 18 )
( 55 )
Recoveries
10
11
21
Translation adjustments
( 18 )
( 18 )
End of period balance
$
157
$
19
$
4
$
180
Financing receivables:
End of period balance
$
36,159
$
3,783
$
4,851
$
44,793
Retail Notes
Revolving
& Financing
Charge
Wholesale
Leases
Accounts
Receivables
Total
Three Months Ended May 1, 2022
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
138
$
15
$
5
$
158
Provision
39
3
42
Write-offs
( 18 )
( 8 )
( 26 )
Recoveries
5
7
12
Translation adjustments
4
4
End of period balance
$
168
$
17
$
5
$
190
Six Months Ended May 1, 2022
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
138
$
21
$
7
$
166
Provision (credit)
52
( 7 )
( 2 )
43
Write-offs
( 35 )
( 12 )
( 47 )
Recoveries
9
15
24
Translation adjustments
4
4
End of period balance
$
168
$
17
$
5
$
190
Financing receivables:
End of period balance
$
32,481
$
3,507
$
2,360
$
38,348
In the first quarter of 2023, the Company determined that the financial services business in Russia met the held for sale criteria. The financing receivables in Russia were reclassified to “Other assets” and the associated allowance for credit losses was reversed in the first quarter of 2023. These operations were sold in the second quarter of 2023 (see Note 20).
Excluding the portfolio in Russia, the allowance for credit losses increased in the second quarter and the first six months of 2023 mainly due to higher portfolio balances and higher expected losses on turf and construction financing receivables. As part of the allowance setting process, the Company continues to monitor the economy, including potential impacts of inflation and interest rates, among other factors, on portfolio performance and adjustments to the allowance are incorporated, as necessary.
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(9) Securitization of Financing Receivables
As a part of its overall funding strategy, the Company periodically transfers certain financing receivables (retail notes) into VIEs that are special purpose entities (SPEs), or non-VIE banking operations, as part of its asset-backed securities programs (securitizations). The structure of these transactions is such that the transfer of the retail notes does not meet the accounting criteria for sales of receivables, and is, therefore, accounted for as a secured borrowing. SPEs utilized in securitizations of retail notes differ from other entities included in the Company’s consolidated statements because the assets they hold are legally isolated. Use of the assets held by the SPEs or the non-VIEs is restricted by terms of the documents governing the securitization transactions.
The components of consolidated restricted assets, secured borrowings, and other liabilities related to secured borrowings in securitization transactions were as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)
$
5,674
$
5,952
$
4,085
Allowance for credit losses
( 15 )
( 16 )
( 12 )
Other assets (primarily restricted cash)
115
155
124
Total restricted securitized assets
$
5,774
$
6,091
$
4,197
Short-term securitization borrowings
$
5,379
$
5,711
$
4,006
Accrued interest on borrowings
8
6
2
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets
$
5,387
$
5,717
$
4,008
(10) Inventories
A majority of inventory owned by Deere & Company and its U.S. equipment subsidiaries are valued at cost on the “last-in, first-out” (LIFO) basis. If all of the Company’s inventories had been valued on a “first-in, first-out” (FIFO) basis, estimated inventories by major classification in millions of dollars would have been as follows:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Raw materials and supplies
$
4,647
$
4,442
$
4,384
Work-in-process
1,262
1,190
1,640
Finished goods and parts
6,435
5,363
5,434
Total FIFO value
12,344
10,995
11,458
Less adjustment to LIFO value
2,631
2,500
2,428
Inventories
$
9,713
$
8,495
$
9,030
(11) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets – Net
The changes in amounts of goodwill by operating segments were as follows in millions of dollars:
Production &
Small Ag
Construction
Precision Ag
& Turf
& Forestry
Total
Goodwill at October 31, 2021
$
542
$
265
$
2,484
$
3,291
Acquisitions
122
69
600
791
Translation adjustments
( 11 )
( 7 )
( 252 )
( 270 )
Goodwill at May 1, 2022
$
653
$
327
$
2,832
$
3,812
Goodwill at October 30, 2022
$
646
$
318
$
2,723
$
3,687
Acquisition
41
41
Translation adjustments
18
8
209
235
Goodwill at April 30, 2023
$
705
$
326
$
2,932
$
3,963
There were no accumulated goodwill impairment losses in the reported periods.
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The components of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer lists and relationships
$
525
$
493
$
520
Technology, patents, trademarks, and other
1,397
1,301
1,350
Total at cost
1,922
1,794
1,870
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists and relationships
193
166
158
Technology, patents, trademarks, and other
507
410
360
Total accumulated amortization
700
576
518
Other intangible assets – net
$
1,222
$
1,218
$
1,352
The amortization of other intangible assets in the second quarter and the first six months of 2023 was $ 45 million and $ 84 million, and for the second quarter and the first six months of 2022 was $ 34 million and $ 62 million, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows in millions of dollars: remainder of 2023 – $ 88 , 2024 – $ 168 , 2025 – $ 139 , 2026 – $ 120 , 2027 – $ 119 , and 2028 –$ 86 .
(12) Short-Term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings were as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Commercial paper
$
9,184
$
4,703
$
3,403
Notes payable to banks
284
402
555
Finance lease obligations due within one year
23
21
21
Long-term borrowings due within one year
7,618
7,466
8,434
Short-term borrowings
$
17,109
$
12,592
$
12,413
(13) Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses were as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Accounts payable:
Trade payables
$
3,680
$
3,894
$
3,631
Payables to unconsolidated affiliates
9
11
7
Dividends payable
371
343
325
Operating lease liabilities
294
302
260
Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants
157
163
150
Other
131
214
163
Accrued expenses:
Dealer sales discounts
605
1,044
400
Product warranties
1,562
1,427
1,286
Employee benefits
1,475
1,528
1,069
Accrued taxes
1,691
1,255
1,150
Unearned operating lease revenue
441
399
391
Unearned revenue (contractual liability)
673
557
614
Extended warranty premium
949
866
809
Accrued interest
354
288
256
Derivative liabilities
758
1,231
780
Other
1,566
1,300
1,388
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
14,716
$
14,822
$
12,679
Amounts are presented net of eliminations, which primarily consist of dealer sales incentives with a right of set-off against trade receivables of $ 1,979 million at April 30, 2023, $ 1,280 million at October 30, 2022, and $ 1,173 million at May 1, 2022. Other eliminations were made for accrued taxes and other accrued expenses.
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(14) Long-Term Borrowings
Long-term borrowings were as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Underwritten term debt
U.S. dollar notes and debentures:
2.75 % notes due 2025
$
700
$
700
$
700
6.55 % debentures due 2028
200
200
200
5.375 % notes due 2029
500
500
500
3.10 % notes due 2030
700
700
700
8.10 % debentures due 2030
250
250
250
7.125 % notes due 2031
300
300
300
3.90 % notes due 2042
1,250
1,250
1,250
2.875 % notes due 2049
500
500
500
3.75 % notes due 2050
850
850
850
Euro notes:
.5 % notes due 2023 (€ 500 principal)
525
1.375 % notes due 2024 (€ 800 principal)
797
840
1.85 % notes due 2028 (€ 600 principal)
662
598
630
2.20 % notes due 2032 (€ 600 principal)
662
598
630
1.65 % notes due 2039 (€ 650 principal)
717
648
682
Serial issuances
Medium-term notes: (principal as of: April 30, 2023 - $ 27,428 , October 30, 2022 - $ 25,629 , May 1, 2022 - $ 23,247 )
26,734
24,604
22,740
Other notes and finance lease obligations
1,707
1,223
1,266
Less debt issuance costs and debt discounts
( 121 )
( 122 )
( 116 )
Long-term borrowings
$
35,611
$
33,596
$
32,447
Medium-term notes serially due through 2032 are primarily offered by prospectus and issued at fixed and variable rates. These notes are presented in the table above with fair value adjustments related to interest rate swaps. All outstanding notes and debentures are senior unsecured borrowings and rank equally with each other.
(15) Leases - Lessor
The Company leases equipment manufactured or sold by the Company and a limited amount of non-John Deere equipment to retail customers through sales-type, direct financing, and operating leases. Sales-type and direct financing leases are reported in Financing receivables – net on the consolidated balance sheets, while operating leases are reported in Equipment on operating leases – net.
Lease revenues earned by the Company were as follows in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30, 2023
May 1, 2022
April 30, 2023
May 1, 2022
Sales-type and direct finance lease revenues
$
37
$
35
$
79
$
74
Operating lease revenues
321
330
642
665
Variable lease revenues
5
7
11
14
Total lease revenues
$
363
$
372
$
732
$
753
(16) Commitments and Contingencies
The Company determines its total warranty liability by applying historical claims rate experience to the estimated amount of equipment that has been sold and is still under warranty based on dealer inventories and retail sales. The historical claims rate is determined by a review of five-year claims costs and current quality developments.
The premiums for extended warranties are recognized in other income in the statements of consolidated income in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred over the contract period. The unamortized extended warranty premiums (deferred revenue) included in the following table totaled $ 949 million and $ 809 million at April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022, respectively.
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A reconciliation of the changes in the warranty liability and unearned premiums was as follows in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30
May 1
April 30
May 1
2023
2022
2023
2022
Beginning of period balance
$
2,345
$
2,064
$
2,293
$
2,086
Payments
( 274 )
( 224 )
( 537 )
( 417 )
Amortization of premiums received
( 63 )
( 64 )
( 146 )
( 130 )
Accruals for warranties
392
223
647
404
Premiums received
108
91
215
174
Foreign exchange
3
5
39
( 22 )
End of period balance
$
2,511
$
2,095
$
2,511
$
2,095
At April 30, 2023, the Company had $ 207 million of guarantees issued to banks outside the U.S. and Canada related to third-party receivables for the retail financing of John Deere equipment. The Company may recover a portion of any required payments incurred under these agreements from repossession of the equipment collateralizing the receivables. At April 30, 2023, the accrued losses under these agreements were not material.
At April 30, 2023, the Company had commitments of $ 524 million for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment. Also, at April 30, 2023, the Company had restricted assets of $ 189 million, classified as Other assets.
The Company also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities and guarantees totaling approximately $ 65 million at April 30, 2023. The accrued liability for these contingencies was not material at April 30, 2023.
The Company is subject to various unresolved legal actions which arise in the normal course of its business, the most prevalent of which relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), retail credit, employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters. The Company believes the reasonably possible range of losses for these unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on its consolidated financial statements.
(17) Fair Value Measurements
The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values were as follows in millions of dollars. Long-term borrowings exclude finance lease liabilities.
April 30, 2023
October 30, 2022
May 1, 2022
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Financing receivables – net
$
38,954
$
38,337
$
36,634
$
35,526
$
34,085
$
33,540
Financing receivables securitized – net
5,659
5,494
5,936
5,698
4,073
4,016
Short-term securitization borrowings
5,379
5,271
5,711
5,577
4,006
3,944
Long-term borrowings due within one year
7,618
7,461
7,466
7,322
8,434
8,398
Long-term borrowings
35,571
34,802
33,566
31,852
32,410
31,975
Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all financing receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.
Fair values of the financing receivables that were issued long-term were based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at interest rates currently being offered by the Company for similar financing receivables. The fair values of the remaining financing receivables approximated the carrying amounts.
Fair values of long-term borrowings and short-term securitization borrowings were based on current market quotes for identical or similar borrowings and credit risk, or on the discounted values of their related cash flows at current market interest rates. Certain long-term borrowings have been swapped to current variable interest rates. The carrying values of these long-term borrowings included adjustments related to fair value hedges.
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Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in millions of dollars follow, excluding the Company’s cash equivalents, which were carried at cost that approximates fair value and consisted of money market funds and time deposits.
April 30
October 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
Level 1:
Marketable securities
International equity securities
$
2
$
3
$
2
International mutual funds
11
U.S. equity fund
92
70
65
U.S. fixed income fund
97
U.S. government debt securities
64
62
59
Total Level 1 marketable securities
266
135
126
Level 2:
Marketable securities
U.S. government debt securities
138
121
130
Municipal debt securities
70
63
67
Corporate debt securities
213
200
206
International debt securities
1
60
2
Mortgage-backed securities
168
155
151
Total Level 2 marketable securities
590
599
556
Other assets - Derivatives
367
373
407
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Derivatives
758
1,231
780
Level 3:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Deferred consideration
214
236
262
The contractual maturities of debt securities at April 30, 2023 in millions of dollars are shown below. Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some securities may be called or prepaid. Unrealized losses were not recognized in income due to the ability and intent to hold to maturity. Because of the potential for prepayment on mortgage-backed securities, they are not categorized by contractual maturity.
Amortized
Fair
Cost
Value
Due in one year or less
$
25
$
25
Due after one through five years
123
116
Due after five through 10 years
192
171
Due after 10 years
206
174
Mortgage-backed securities
193
168
Debt securities
$
739
$
654
Fair value, nonrecurring Level 3 measurements from impairments, excluding financing receivables with specific allowances which were not significant, were as follows in millions of dollars. Inventories and property and equipment – net fair values for October 30, 2022 represent the fair value assessment at May 1, 2022.
Fair Value
Losses
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30
October 30
May 1
April 30
May 1
April 30
May 1
2023
2022
2022
2023
2022
2023
2022
Inventories
$
19
$
19
$
8
$
8
Property and equipment – net
15
15
41
41
Other intangible assets – net
28
28
The following is a description of the valuation methodologies the Company uses to measure certain financial instruments on the balance sheet at fair value:
Marketable securities – The portfolio of investments is valued on a market approach (matrix pricing model) in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, credit risk, and prepayment speeds. Funds are valued using closing prices in the active market in which the investment trades.
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Derivatives – The Company’s derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate contracts (swaps), foreign currency exchange contracts (futures, forwards, and swaps), and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps). The portfolio is valued based on an income approach (discounted cash flow) using market observable inputs, including swap curves and both forward and spot exchange rates for currencies.
Financing receivables – Specific reserve impairments are based on the fair value of the collateral, which is measured using a market approach (appraisal values or realizable values).
Inventories – The impairment was based on net realizable value.
Property and equipment - net – The valuations were based on cost and market approaches. The inputs include replacement cost estimates adjusted for physical deterioration and economic obsolescence.
Other intangible assets - net – The Company considered external valuations based on the Company’s probability weighted cash flow analysis.
(18) Derivative Instruments
The Company’s policy is to execute derivative transactions to manage exposures arising in the normal course of business and not for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. The financial services operations manage the relationship of the types and amounts of their funding sources to their receivable and lease portfolio in an effort to diminish risk due to interest rate and foreign currency fluctuations, while responding to favorable financing opportunities. The Company also has foreign currency exposures at some of its foreign and domestic operations related to buying, selling, and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies. In addition, the Company has interest rate and foreign currency exposure at certain equipment operations units for sales incentive programs.
All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the balance sheets. Cash collateral received or paid is not offset against the derivative fair values on the balance sheet. The cash flows from the derivative contracts were recorded in operating activities in the statements of consolidated cash flows. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, a fair value hedge, or remains undesignated. All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis the hedging instrument is assessed as to its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued.
Cash Flow Hedges
Certain interest rate contracts (swaps) were designated as hedges of future cash flows from borrowings. The total notional amounts of the receive-variable/pay-fixed interest rate contracts at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022 were $ 2,250 million, $ 1,950 million, and $ 2,450 million, respectively. Fair value gains or losses on cash flow hedges were recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and are subsequently reclassified into interest expense in the same periods during which the hedged transactions impact earnings. These amounts offset the effects of interest rate changes on the related borrowings.
The amount of gain recorded in OCI at April 30, 2023 that is expected to be reclassified to interest expense in the next twelve months if interest rates remain unchanged is approximately $ 30 million after-tax. No gains or losses were reclassified from OCI to earnings based on the probability that the original forecasted transaction would not occur.
Fair Value Hedges
Certain interest rate contracts (swaps) were designated as fair value hedges of borrowings. The total notional amounts of the receive-fixed/pay-variable interest rate contracts at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022 were $ 10,943 million, $ 10,112 million, and $ 8,655 million, respectively. The fair value gains or losses on these contracts were generally offset by fair value gains or losses on the hedged items (fixed-rate borrowings) with both items recorded in interest expense.
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The amounts recorded in the consolidated balance sheet related to borrowings designated in fair value hedging relationships were as follows in millions of dollars. Fair value hedging adjustments are included in the carrying amount of the hedged item.
Active Hedging Relationships
Discontinued Hedging Relationships
Carrying Amount
Cumulative Fair Value
Carrying Amount of
Cumulative Fair Value
of Hedged Item
Hedging Amount
Formerly Hedged Item
Hedging Amount
April 30, 2023
Short-term borrowings
$
1,213
$
14
Long-term borrowings
$
10,334
$
( 562 )
5,657
( 132 )
October 30, 2022
Short-term borrowings
$
2,515
$
15
Long-term borrowings
$
9,060
$
( 1,006 )
5,520
( 19 )
May 1, 2022
Short-term borrowings
$
178
$
1
$
2,607
$
7
Long-term borrowings
7,827
( 613 )
5,120
106
Derivatives Not Designated as Hedging Instruments
The Company has certain interest rate contracts (swaps), foreign currency exchange contracts (futures, forwards, and swaps), and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps), which were not formally designated as hedges. These derivatives were held as economic hedges for underlying interest rate or foreign currency exposures for certain borrowings, purchases or sales of inventory, and sales incentive programs. The total notional amounts of these interest rate swaps at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022 were $ 11,956 million, $ 10,568 million, and $ 9,912 million, the foreign exchange contracts were $ 9,163 million, $ 8,185 million, and $ 7,640 million, and the cross-currency interest rate contracts were $ 163 million, $ 260 million, and $ 264 million, respectively. The fair value gains or losses from derivatives not designated as hedging instruments were recorded in the statements of consolidated income, generally offsetting over time the exposure on the hedged item.
Fair values of derivative instruments in the condensed consolidated balance sheets were as follows in millions of dollars:
April 30
October 30
May 1
Other Assets
2023
2022
2022
Designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
$
104
$
87
$
63
Not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
171
212
180
Foreign exchange contracts
91
66
125
Cross-currency interest rate contracts
1
8
39
Total not designated
263
286
344
Total derivative assets
$
367
$
373
$
407
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
$
611
$
1,004
$
591
Not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
91
107
75
Foreign exchange contracts
42
118
114
Cross-currency interest rate contracts
14
2
Total not designated
147
227
189
Total derivative liabilities
$
758
$
1,231
$
780
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The classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments on the statements of consolidated income consisted of the following in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
Six Months Ended
April 30
May 1
April 30
May 1
2023
2022
2023
2022
Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate contracts - Interest expense
$
( 10 )
$
( 514 )
$
229
$
( 656 )
Cash Flow Hedges :
Recognized in OCI
Interest rate contracts - OCI (pretax)
$
( 4 )
$
35
$
( 5 )
$
50
Reclassified from OCI
Interest rate contracts - Interest expense
19
( 1 )
34
( 3 )
Not Designated as Hedges:
Interest rate contracts - Net sales
$
1
$
31
$
( 6 )
$
44
Interest rate contracts - Interest expense *
5
61
( 3 )
59
Foreign exchange contracts - Net sales
( 2 )
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 1 )
Foreign exchange contracts - Cost of sales
59
( 79 )
64
( 80 )
Foreign exchange contracts - Other operating expenses *
127
26
( 15 )
173
Total not designated
$
190
$
38
$
39
$
195
* Includes interest and foreign exchange gains (losses) from cross-currency interest rate contracts.
Counterparty Risk and Collateral
Derivative instruments are subject to significant concentrations of credit risk to the banking sector. The Company manages individual counterparty exposure by setting limits that consider the credit rating of the counterparty, the credit default swap spread of the counterparty, and other financial commitments and exposures between the Company and the counterparty banks. All interest rate derivatives are transacted under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation. Some of these agreements include credit support provisions. Each master agreement permits the net settlement of amounts owed in the event of default or termination.
Certain of the Company’s derivative agreements contain credit support provisions that may require the Company to post collateral based on the size of the net liability positions and credit ratings. The aggregate fair value of all derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022, was $ 716 million, $ 1,113 million, and $ 673 million, respectively. In accordance with the limits established in these agreements, the Company posted $ 308 million, $ 701 million, and $ 254 million of cash collateral at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022, respectively. In addition, the Company paid $ 8 million of collateral that was outstanding at April 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and May 1, 2022 to participate in an international futures market to hedge currency exposure, not included in the table below.
Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral. The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities related to netting arrangements and any collateral received or paid in millions of dollars follows:
Gross Amounts
Netting
April 30, 2023
Recognized
Arrangements
Collateral
Net Amount
Assets
$
367
$
( 168 )
$
( 29 )
$
170
Liabilities
758
( 168 )
( 308 )
282
Gross Amounts
Netting
October 30, 2022
Recognized
Arrangements
Collateral
Net Amount
Assets
$
373
$
( 179 )
$
( 54 )
$
140
Liabilities
1,231
( 179 )
( 701 )
351
Gross Amounts
Netting
May 1, 2022
Recognized
Arrangements
Collateral
Net Amount
Assets
$
407
$
( 110 )
$
297
Liabilities
780
( 110 )
$
( 254 )
416
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(19) Stock Option and Restricted Stock Unit Awards
In December 2022, the Company granted stock options to employees for the purchase of 161 thousand shares of common stock at an exercise price of $ 438.44 per share and a binomial lattice model fair value of $ 136.46 per share at the grant date. At April 30, 2023, options for 1.9 million shares were outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $ 181.91 per share. The Company also granted 117 thousand of service-based restricted stock units and 41 thousand of performance/service-based restricted stock units to employees in the first six months of 2023. The weighted-average fair value of the service-based restricted stock units at the grant date was $ 433.30 per unit based on the market price of a share of underlying common stock. The fair value of the performance/service-based restricted stock units at the grant date was $ 424.93 per unit based on the market price of a share of underlying common stock excluding dividends. At April 30, 2023, the Company was authorized to grant awards for an additional 16.6 million shares under the equity incentive plans.
(20) Disposition
On March 7, 2023, the Company sold its financial services business in Russia (registered in Russia as a leasing company) to Insight Investment Group. The total proceeds, net of restricted cash sold, were $ 36 million. The operations were included in the Company’s financial services operating segment through the date of sale. At the disposal date, the total assets were $ 31 million, consisting primarily of financing receivables, the total liabilities were $ 5 million, and the cumulative translation loss was $ 10 million. The Company did not incur additional gains or losses upon disposition. At January 29, 2023, the assets and liabilities were classified as “ Other assets ” and “Accounts payable and accrued expenses”, respectively, which included $ 100 million of restricted cash. In the first quarter of 2023, the Company reversed the allowance for credit losses and recorded a valuation allowance on the assets held for sale in “Selling, administrative and general expenses.”
(21) S pecial Items
2023
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. Prior period results for Deere & Company were not restated, as the adjustment is considered immaterial to the Company’s financial statements.
2022
Impact of Events in Russia / Ukraine
In the second quarter of 2022, the Company suspended shipments of machines and service parts to Russia. The suspension of shipments to Russia reduced actual and forecasted revenue for the region, which made it probable future cash flows will not cover the carrying value of certain assets. The accounting consequences during the second quarter of 2022 were impairments of most long-lived assets, an increase in reserves of certain financial assets, and an accrual for various contractual uncertainties.
Gain on Previously Held Equity Investment
In the second quarter of 2022, the Company acquired full ownership of three former Deere-Hitachi joint venture factories and began new license and supply agreements with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. The fair value of the previous equity investment resulted in a non-cash gain of $ 326 million (pretax and after-tax ).
UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement
In the first quarter of 2022, employees represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) approved a new collective bargaining agreement. The labor agreement included a lump sum ratification bonus payment of $ 8,500 per eligible employee, totaling $ 90 million, and an immediate wage increase of 10 percent plus further wage increases over the term of the contract. The lump sum payment was expensed in the first quarter of 2022.
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The following table summarizes the operating profit impact, in millions of dollars, of the special items recorded for the three months and six months ended April 30, 2023 and May 1, 2022:
Three Months
Six Months
PPA
SAT
CF
FS
Total
PPA
SAT
CF
FS
Total
2023 Expense:
Financing incentive – SA&G expense
$
173
$
173
$
173
$
173
2022 Expense (benefit):
Gain on remeasurement of equity investment – Other income
$
( 326 )
( 326 )
$
( 326 )
( 326 )
Total Russia/Ukraine events expense
$
46
$
1
47
26
120
$
46
$
1
47
26
120
UAW ratification bonus – Cost of sales
53
9
28
90
Total 2022 expense (benefit)
46
1
( 279 )
26
( 206 )
99
10
( 251 )
26
( 116 )
Period over period change
$
( 46 )
$
( 1 )
$
279
$
147
$
379
$
( 99 )
$
( 10 )
$
251
$
147
$
289
(22) Subsequent Events
On May 22, 2023, the Company entered into a retail note securitization using its revolving warehouse facility that resulted in securitization borrowings of $ 589 million.
On May 31, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $ 1.25 per share payable on August 8, 2023, to stockholders of record on June 30, 2023.
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