Item 1. Financial Statements
ITEM 1. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022
(In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales
$
14,284
$
13,000
$
41,765
$
33,565
Finance and interest income
1,253
846
3,326
2,441
Other income
264
256
748
1,035
Total
15,801
14,102
45,839
37,041
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales
9,624
9,511
28,288
25,124
Research and development expenses
528
481
1,571
1,336
Selling, administrative and general expenses
1,110
959
3,392
2,672
Interest expense
623
296
1,671
713
Other operating expenses
310
316
971
954
Total
12,195
11,563
35,893
30,799
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes
3,606
2,539
9,946
6,242
Provision for income taxes
636
654
2,164
1,364
Income of Consolidated Group
2,970
1,885
7,782
4,878
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates
2
5
8
Net Income
2,972
1,885
7,787
4,886
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
( 6 )
1
( 10 )
1
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,978
$
1,884
$
7,797
$
4,885
Per Share Data
Basic
$
10.24
$
6.20
$
26.48
$
15.97
Diluted
10.20
6.16
26.35
15.88
Dividends declared
1.25
1.13
3.70
3.23
Dividends paid
1.25
1.05
3.58
3.15
Average Shares Outstanding
Basic
290.8
304.1
294.4
305.8
Diluted
292.1
305.7
295.9
307.7
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
For the Three and Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net Income
$
2,972
$
1,885
$
7,787
$
4,886
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes
Retirement benefits adjustment
( 9 )
79
( 267 )
( 137 )
Cumulative translation adjustment
144
( 269 )
925
( 784 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
5
( 1 )
( 26 )
41
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 13 )
6
13
( 57 )
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes
127
( 185 )
645
( 937 )
Comprehensive Income of Consolidated Group
3,099
1,700
8,432
3,949
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests
( 5 )
( 3 )
2
( 8 )
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Deere & Company
$
3,104
$
1,703
$
8,430
$
3,957
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents
$
6,576
$
4,774
$
4,359
Marketable securities
841
734
719
Trade accounts and notes receivable – net
9,297
6,410
6,696
Financing receivables – net
41,302
36,634
35,056
Financing receivables securitized – net
7,001
5,936
5,141
Other receivables
3,118
2,492
1,999
Equipment on operating leases – net
6,709
6,623
6,554
Inventories
9,350
8,495
9,121
Property and equipment – net
6,418
6,056
5,666
Goodwill
3,994
3,687
3,754
Other intangible assets – net
1,199
1,218
1,281
Retirement benefits
3,573
3,730
3,125
Deferred income taxes
1,360
824
1,110
Other assets
2,659
2,417
2,236
Total Assets
$
103,397
$
90,030
$
86,817
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Liabilities
Short-term borrowings
$
17,143
$
12,592
$
14,176
Short-term securitization borrowings
6,608
5,711
4,920
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
15,340
14,822
12,986
Deferred income taxes
506
495
561
Long-term borrowings
38,112
33,596
32,132
Retirement benefits and other liabilities
2,536
2,457
2,911
Total liabilities
80,245
69,673
67,686
Commitments and contingencies (Note 16)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest
101
92
95
Stockholders’ Equity
Common stock, $ 1 par value (issued shares at July 30, 2023 – 536,431,204 )
5,272
5,165
5,139
Common stock in treasury
( 28,760 )
( 24,094 )
( 22,976 )
Retained earnings
48,947
42,247
40,346
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
( 2,411 )
( 3,056 )
( 3,476 )
Total Deere & Company stockholders’ equity
23,048
20,262
19,033
Noncontrolling interests
3
3
3
Total stockholders’ equity
23,051
20,265
19,036
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
$
103,397
$
90,030
$
86,817
See Condensed Notes to Interim Consolidated Financial Statements.
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DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
For the Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
2023
2022
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income
$
7,787
$
4,886
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:
Provision (credit) for credit losses
( 64 )
62
Provision for depreciation and amortization
1,527
1,443
Impairments and other adjustments
173
81
Share-based compensation expense
112
64
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment
( 326 )
Credit for deferred income taxes
( 429 )
( 6 )
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables related to sales
( 5,059 )
( 2,357 )
Inventories
( 663 )
( 2,526 )
Accounts payable and accrued expenses
47
( 15 )
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable
( 595 )
82
Retirement benefits
( 116 )
( 1,014 )
Other
176
44
Net cash provided by operating activities
2,896
418
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales)
17,592
15,774
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases
1,445
1,501
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales)
( 20,714 )
( 18,578 )
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired
( 82 )
( 488 )
Purchases of property and equipment
( 887 )
( 596 )
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired
( 1,968 )
( 1,717 )
Collateral on derivatives - net
240
( 193 )
Other
( 189 )
( 133 )
Net cash used for investing activities
( 4,563 )
( 4,430 )
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase in total short-term borrowings
5,040
4,267
Proceeds from long-term borrowings
9,972
6,281
Payments of long-term borrowings
( 5,862 )
( 6,578 )
Repurchases of common stock
( 4,663 )
( 2,477 )
Dividends paid
( 1,065 )
( 971 )
Other
( 43 )
( 7 )
Net cash provided by financing activities
3,379
515
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
125
( 143 )
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
1,837
( 3,640 )
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Period
4,941
8,125
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Period
$
6,778
$
4,485
Components of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
Cash and cash equivalents
$
6,576
$
4,359
Restricted cash (Other assets)
202
126
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash
$
6,778
$
4,485
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 Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 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 July 31, 2022
Balance May 1, 2022
$
18,907
$
5,117
$
( 21,727 )
$
38,805
$
( 3,291 )
$
3
$
99
Net income
1,884
1,884
1
Other comprehensive loss
( 185 )
( 185 )
( 4 )
Repurchases of common stock
( 1,251 )
( 1,251 )
Treasury shares reissued
2
2
Dividends declared
( 343 )
( 343 )
Share based awards and other
22
22
( 1 )
Balance July 31, 2022
$
19,036
$
5,139
$
( 22,976 )
$
40,346
$
( 3,476 )
$
3
$
95
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022
Balance October 31, 2021
$
18,434
$
5,054
$
( 20,533 )
$
36,449
$
( 2,539 )
$
3
Acquisitions
$
105
Net income (loss)
4,887
4,885
2
( 1 )
Other comprehensive loss
( 937 )
( 937 )
( 9 )
Repurchases of common stock
( 2,477 )
( 2,477 )
Treasury shares reissued
34
34
Dividends declared
( 990 )
( 988 )
( 2 )
Share based awards and other
85
85
Balance July 31, 2022
$
19,036
$
5,139
$
( 22,976 )
$
40,346
$
( 3,476 )
$
3
$
95
Three Months Ended July 30, 2023
Balance April 30, 2023
$
22,399
$
5,227
$
( 26,630 )
$
46,336
$
( 2,538 )
$
4
$
102
Net income (loss)
2,978
2,978
( 6 )
Other comprehensive income
127
127
1
Repurchases of common stock
( 2,139 )
( 2,139 )
Treasury shares reissued
9
9
Dividends declared
( 364 )
( 362 )
( 2 )
Share based awards and other
41
45
( 5 )
1
4
Balance July 30, 2023
$
23,051
$
5,272
$
( 28,760 )
$
48,947
$
( 2,411 )
$
3
$
101
Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023
Balance October 30, 2022
$
20,265
$
5,165
$
( 24,094 )
$
42,247
$
( 3,056 )
$
3
$
92
Net income (loss)
7,799
7,797
2
( 12 )
Other comprehensive income
645
645
12
Repurchases of common stock
( 4,696 )
( 4,696 )
Treasury shares reissued
30
30
Dividends declared
( 1,091 )
( 1,088 )
( 3 )
Share based awards and other
99
107
( 9 )
1
9
Balance July 30, 2023
$
23,051
$
5,272
$
( 28,760 )
$
48,947
$
( 2,411 )
$
3
$
101
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 third quarter ends for fiscal year 2023 and 2022 were July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022, respectively. Both third quarters contained 13 weeks, while both year-to-date periods contained 39 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 July 30, 2023
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
3,394
$
2,098
$
2,346
$
860
$
8,698
Canada
397
179
288
165
1,029
Western Europe
833
802
421
35
2,091
Central Europe and CIS
302
85
98
6
491
Latin America
1,326
220
371
117
2,034
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
720
422
271
45
1,458
Total
$
6,972
$
3,806
$
3,795
$
1,228
$
15,801
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
6,721
$
6,721
Small agriculture
$
2,688
2,688
Turf
964
964
Construction
$
1,745
1,745
Compact construction
614
614
Roadbuilding
987
987
Forestry
334
334
Financial products
89
28
15
$
1,228
1,360
Other
162
126
100
388
Total
$
6,972
$
3,806
$
3,795
$
1,228
$
15,801
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
6,857
$
3,769
$
3,767
$
30
$
14,423
Over time
115
37
28
1,198
1,378
Total
$
6,972
$
3,806
$
3,795
$
1,228
$
15,801
Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
10,079
$
6,005
$
6,807
$
2,339
$
25,230
Canada
1,303
514
865
468
3,150
Western Europe
2,092
2,254
1,278
95
5,719
Central Europe and CIS
897
420
263
26
1,606
Latin America
4,106
577
1,098
318
6,099
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
1,709
1,291
906
129
4,035
Total
$
20,186
$
11,061
$
11,217
$
3,375
$
45,839
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
19,565
$
19,565
Small agriculture
$
7,835
7,835
Turf
2,782
2,782
Construction
$
5,040
5,040
Compact construction
1,750
1,750
Roadbuilding
2,939
2,939
Forestry
1,119
1,119
Financial products
149
66
40
$
3,375
3,630
Other
472
378
329
1,179
Total
$
20,186
$
11,061
$
11,217
$
3,375
$
45,839
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
19,965
$
10,970
$
11,142
$
80
$
42,157
Over time
221
91
75
3,295
3,682
Total
$
20,186
$
11,061
$
11,217
$
3,375
$
45,839
8
Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
2,904
$
2,177
$
1,789
$
602
$
7,472
Canada
451
185
288
149
1,073
Western Europe
645
646
380
25
1,696
Central Europe and CIS
348
109
111
14
582
Latin America
1,327
155
459
77
2,018
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
510
419
296
36
1,261
Total
$
6,185
$
3,691
$
3,323
$
903
$
14,102
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
6,019
$
6,019
Small agriculture
$
2,705
2,705
Turf
842
842
Construction
$
1,506
1,506
Compact construction
460
460
Roadbuilding
910
910
Forestry
316
316
Financial products
17
15
6
$
903
941
Other
149
129
125
403
Total
$
6,185
$
3,691
$
3,323
$
903
$
14,102
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
6,154
$
3,672
$
3,303
$
27
$
13,156
Over time
31
19
20
876
946
Total
$
6,185
$
3,691
$
3,323
$
903
$
14,102
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022
Production & Precision Ag
Small Ag & Turf
Construction
& Forestry
Financial
Services
Total
Primary geographic markets:
United States
$
6,946
$
5,718
$
5,157
$
1,744
$
19,565
Canada
899
468
975
450
2,792
Western Europe
1,648
1,836
1,202
76
4,762
Central Europe and CIS
954
386
452
36
1,828
Latin America
3,229
393
1,020
218
4,860
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East
1,118
1,170
833
113
3,234
Total
$
14,794
$
9,971
$
9,639
$
2,637
$
37,041
Major product lines:
Production agriculture
$
14,333
$
14,333
Small agriculture
$
7,305
7,305
Turf
2,286
2,286
Construction
$
4,198
4,198
Compact construction
1,208
1,208
Roadbuilding
2,619
2,619
Forestry
946
946
Financial products
39
35
17
$
2,637
2,728
Other
422
345
651
1,418
Total
$
14,794
$
9,971
$
9,639
$
2,637
$
37,041
Revenue recognized:
At a point in time
$
14,694
$
9,919
$
9,580
$
77
$
34,270
Over time
100
52
59
2,560
2,771
Total
$
14,794
$
9,971
$
9,639
$
2,637
$
37,041
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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 $ 1,753 million, $ 1,423 million, and $ 1,424 million at July 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022, respectively. The contract liability is reduced as the revenue is recognized. During the three months ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022, $ 96 million and $ 93 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 nine months ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022, $ 440 million and $ 488 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 $ 1,437 million at July 30, 2023. The estimated revenue to be recognized by fiscal year follows in millions of dollars: remainder of 2023 - $ 139 , 2024 - $ 403 , 2025 - $ 337 , 2026 - $ 228 , 2027 - $ 136 , 2028 - $ 86 and later years - $ 108 . 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:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Retirement benefits adjustment
$
( 656 )
$
( 389 )
$
( 1,171 )
Cumulative translation adjustment
( 1,669 )
( 2,594 )
( 2,262 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 5 )
21
( 1 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 81 )
( 94 )
( 42 )
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 2,411 )
$
( 3,056 )
$
( 3,476 )
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 July 30, 2023
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
143
$
1
$
144
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
24
( 5 )
19
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
( 18 )
4
( 14 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
6
( 1 )
5
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
( 16 )
3
( 13 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 16 )
3
( 13 )
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
( 1 )
( 1 )
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
( 20 )
5
( 15 )
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
9
( 2 )
7
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
( 12 )
3
( 9 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
121
$
6
$
127
10
Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
914
$
11
$
925
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
19
( 4 )
15
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
( 52 )
11
( 41 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 33 )
7
( 26 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
17
( 4 )
13
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
17
( 4 )
13
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
( 351 )
83
( 268 )
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
( 61 )
15
( 46 )
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
28
( 7 )
21
Settlements – Other operating expenses
36
( 10 )
26
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
( 348 )
81
( 267 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
550
$
95
$
645
Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
( 267 )
$
( 2 )
$
( 269 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
1
1
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:
Interest rate contracts – Interest expense
( 3 )
1
( 2 )
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
( 2 )
1
( 1 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
6
( 1 )
5
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss – Other income
1
1
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
7
( 1 )
6
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss)
34
( 9 )
25
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
27
( 7 )
20
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
8
( 2 )
6
Settlements/curtailment – Other operating expenses
36
( 8 )
28
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
105
( 26 )
79
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 157 )
$
( 28 )
$
( 185 )
11
Before
Tax
After
Tax
(Expense)
Tax
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022
Amount
Credit
Amount
Cumulative translation adjustment
$
( 774 )
$
( 10 )
$
( 784 )
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:
Unrealized hedging gain (loss)
52
( 11 )
41
Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives
52
( 11 )
41
Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:
Unrealized holding gain (loss)
( 74 )
16
( 58 )
Reclassification of realized (gain) loss – Other income
1
1
Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities
( 73 )
16
( 57 )
Retirement benefits adjustment:
Net actuarial gain (loss) and prior service credit (cost)
( 338 )
81
( 257 )
Reclassification of amortized amounts:
Actuarial (gain) loss – Other operating expenses
94
( 24 )
70
Prior service (credit) cost – Other operating expenses
22
( 6 )
16
Settlements/curtailment – Other operating expenses
44
( 10 )
34
Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment
( 178 )
41
( 137 )
Total other comprehensive income (loss)
$
( 973 )
$
36
$
( 937 )
(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
Nine Months Ended
July 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
Net income attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,978
$
1,884
$
7,797
$
4,885
Average shares outstanding
290.8
304.1
294.4
305.8
Basic per share
$
10.24
$
6.20
$
26.48
$
15.97
Average shares outstanding
290.8
304.1
294.4
305.8
Effect of dilutive share-based compensation
1.3
1.6
1.5
1.9
Total potential shares outstanding
292.1
305.7
295.9
307.7
Diluted per share
$
10.20
$
6.16
$
26.35
$
15.88
Shares excluded from EPS calculation, as antidilutive
.2
.2
.1
.2
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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
Nine Months Ended
July 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
Pension
Service cost
$
62
$
86
$
186
$
265
Interest cost
133
85
400
242
Expected return on plan assets
( 223 )
( 182 )
( 655 )
( 544 )
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss
( 5 )
31
( 16 )
107
Amortization of prior service cost
10
9
30
25
Settlements/curtailment
36
36
44
Net (benefit) cost
$
( 23 )
$
65
$
( 19 )
$
139
OPEB
Service cost
$
7
$
11
$
20
$
34
Interest cost
44
25
132
74
Expected return on plan assets
( 29 )
( 28 )
( 87 )
( 83 )
Amortization of actuarial gain
( 15 )
( 4 )
( 45 )
( 13 )
Amortization of prior service credit
( 1 )
( 1 )
( 2 )
( 3 )
Net cost
$
6
$
3
$
18
$
9
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, the Canada 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
Nine Months Ended
July 30
July 31
%
July 30
July 31
%
2023
2022
Change
2023
2022
Change
Net sales and revenues:
Production & precision ag net sales
$
6,806
$
6,096
+ 12
$
19,826
$
14,568
+ 36
Small ag & turf net sales
3,739
3,635
+ 3
10,886
9,836
+ 11
Construction & forestry net sales
3,739
3,269
+ 14
11,053
9,161
+ 21
Financial services revenues
1,228
903
+ 36
3,375
2,637
+ 28
Other revenues
289
199
+ 45
699
839
- 17
Total net sales and revenues
$
15,801
$
14,102
+ 12
$
45,839
$
37,041
+ 24
Operating profit:
Production & precision ag
$
1,782
$
1,293
+ 38
$
5,160
$
2,646
+ 95
Small ag & turf
732
552
+ 33
2,028
1,443
+ 41
Construction & forestry
716
514
+ 39
2,179
1,599
+ 36
Financial services
286
287
565
864
- 35
Total operating profit
3,516
2,646
+ 33
9,932
6,552
+ 52
Reconciling items
98
( 108 )
29
( 303 )
Income taxes
( 636 )
( 654 )
- 3
( 2,164 )
( 1,364 )
+ 59
Net income attributable to Deere & Company
$
2,978
$
1,884
+ 58
$
7,797
$
4,885
+ 60
Intersegment sales and revenues:
Production & precision ag net sales
$
9
$
5
+ 80
$
21
$
15
+ 40
Small ag & turf net sales
2
2
10
8
+ 25
Construction & forestry net sales
Financial services revenues
217
81
+ 168
612
214
+ 186
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 for financial services includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains and losses. Reconciling items to net income are primarily corporate expenses, certain interest income and 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.
Identifiable assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Production & precision ag
$
9,523
$
8,414
$
8,728
Small ag & turf
4,482
4,451
4,361
Construction & forestry
7,415
6,754
6,824
Financial services
68,850
58,864
56,008
Corporate
13,127
11,547
10,896
Total assets
$
103,397
$
90,030
$
86,817
(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 collection is 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:
July 30, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Years
Revolving Charge Accounts
Total
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
10,554
$
9,701
$
5,792
$
2,779
$
1,080
$
402
$
4,388
$
34,696
30-59 days past due
59
85
53
26
13
4
21
261
60-89 days past due
19
30
17
10
5
1
7
89
90+ days past due
1
1
Non-performing
19
80
71
36
24
27
8
265
Construction and forestry
Current
2,167
2,200
1,284
449
124
39
114
6,377
30-59 days past due
39
46
38
13
5
2
4
147
60-89 days past due
12
23
16
8
2
1
1
63
90+ days past due
2
1
1
4
Non-performing
20
83
61
26
11
5
1
207
Total
$
12,889
$
12,251
$
7,333
$
3,348
$
1,264
$
481
$
4,544
$
42,110
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
July 31, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Years
Revolving Charge Accounts
Total
Retail customer receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
9,161
$
9,169
$
4,713
$
2,234
$
935
$
378
$
3,962
$
30,552
30-59 days past due
40
70
38
23
8
4
18
201
60-89 days past due
15
24
15
7
3
1
5
70
90+ days past due
Non-performing
17
62
48
37
19
27
7
217
Construction and forestry
Current
2,336
2,249
1,004
382
106
20
102
6,199
30-59 days past due
47
54
26
12
4
1
3
147
60-89 days past due
14
14
12
4
1
1
46
90+ days past due
11
3
1
3
18
Non-performing
13
63
49
25
9
4
1
164
Total
$
11,643
$
11,716
$
5,908
$
2,725
$
1,085
$
438
$
4,099
$
37,614
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The credit quality analysis of wholesale receivables by year of origination was as follows in millions of dollars:
July 30, 2023
2023
2022
2021
2020
2019
Prior
Years
Revolving
Total
Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
449
$
139
$
28
$
7
$
1
$
1
$
4,940
$
5,565
30+ days past due
Non-performing
1
1
Construction and forestry
Current
20
6
23
1
1
752
803
30+ days past due
Non-performing
Total
$
469
$
145
$
51
$
8
$
2
$
2
$
5,692
$
6,369
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
July 31, 2022
2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
Prior
Years
Revolving
Total
Wholesale receivables:
Agriculture and turf
Current
$
289
$
99
$
34
$
6
$
1
$
1
$
2,022
$
2,452
30+ days past due
Non-performing
1
1
Construction and forestry
Current
11
32
3
1
1
283
331
30+ days past due
1
1
Non-performing
Total
$
300
$
131
$
37
$
8
$
1
$
3
$
2,305
$
2,785
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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 July 30, 2023
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
157
$
19
$
4
$
180
Provision
14
11
25
Write-offs
( 23 )
( 18 )
( 41 )
Recoveries
5
6
11
Translation adjustments
1
1
End of period balance
$
154
$
18
$
4
$
176
Nine Months Ended July 30, 2023
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
299
$
22
$
4
$
325
Provision
59
15
1
75
Provision transferred to held for sale
( 142 )
( 142 )
Provision (credit) subtotal
( 83 )
15
1
( 67 )
Write-offs
( 60 )
( 36 )
( 96 )
Recoveries
15
17
32
Translation adjustments
( 17 )
( 1 )
( 18 )
End of period balance
$
154
$
18
$
4
$
176
Financing receivables:
End of period balance
$
37,566
$
4,544
$
6,369
$
48,479
Retail Notes
Revolving
& Financing
Charge
Wholesale
Leases
Accounts
Receivables
Total
Three Months Ended July 31, 2022
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
168
$
17
$
5
$
190
Provision (credit)
14
3
( 1 )
16
Write-offs
( 12 )
( 10 )
( 22 )
Recoveries
8
7
15
Translation adjustments
3
3
End of period balance
$
181
$
17
$
4
$
202
Nine Months Ended July 31, 2022
Allowance:
Beginning of period balance
$
138
$
21
$
7
$
166
Provision (credit)
66
( 4 )
( 3 )
59
Write-offs
( 47 )
( 22 )
( 69 )
Recoveries
17
22
39
Translation adjustments
7
7
End of period balance
$
181
$
17
$
4
$
202
Financing receivables:
End of period balance
$
33,515
$
4,099
$
2,785
$
40,399
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).
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The allowance for credit losses decreased slightly in the third quarter of 2023 as strong fundamentals within the agriculture market continued to benefit the portfolio. Excluding the portfolio in Russia, the allowance for the first nine months of 2023 increased slightly as higher portfolio balances and higher expected losses on turf and construction customer accounts offset the favorable benefits in the agricultural customer accounts. The Company continues to monitor the economy as part of the allowance setting process, including potential impacts of inflation and interest rates, among other factors, and qualitative adjustments to the allowance are incorporated as necessary.
(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:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)
$
7,019
$
5,952
$
5,156
Allowance for credit losses
( 18 )
( 16 )
( 15 )
Other assets (primarily restricted cash)
153
155
136
Total restricted securitized assets
$
7,154
$
6,091
$
5,277
Short-term securitization borrowings
$
6,608
$
5,711
$
4,920
Accrued interest on borrowings
15
6
4
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets
$
6,623
$
5,717
$
4,924
(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:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Raw materials and supplies
$
4,492
$
4,442
$
4,508
Work-in-process
1,307
1,190
1,621
Finished goods and parts
6,164
5,363
5,434
Total FIFO value
11,963
10,995
11,563
Less adjustment to LIFO value
2,613
2,500
2,442
Inventories
$
9,350
$
8,495
$
9,121
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(11) Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets
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
132
69
597
798
Translation adjustments
( 23 )
( 11 )
( 301 )
( 335 )
Goodwill at July 31, 2022
$
651
$
323
$
2,780
$
3,754
Goodwill at October 30, 2022
$
646
$
318
$
2,723
$
3,687
Acquisitions
41
39
80
Translation adjustments
23
8
196
227
Goodwill at July 30, 2023
$
710
$
365
$
2,919
$
3,994
There were no accumulated goodwill impairment losses in the reported periods.
The components of other intangible assets were as follows in millions of dollars:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Amortized intangible assets:
Customer lists and relationships
$
524
$
493
$
507
Technology, patents, trademarks, and other
1,415
1,301
1,320
Total at cost
1,939
1,794
1,827
Less accumulated amortization:
Customer lists and relationships
201
166
162
Technology, patents, trademarks, and other
539
410
384
Total accumulated amortization
740
576
546
Other intangible assets – net
$
1,199
$
1,218
$
1,281
The amortization of other intangible assets in the third quarter and the first nine months of 2023 was $ 42 million and $ 126 million, and for the third quarter and the first nine months of 2022 was $ 42 million and $ 104 million, respectively. The estimated amortization expense for the next five years is as follows in millions of dollars: remainder of 2023 – $ 57 , 2024 – $ 179 , 2025 – $ 147 , 2026 – $ 122 , 2027 – $ 120 , and 2028 – $ 88 .
(12) Short-Term Borrowings
Short-term borrowings were as follows in millions of dollars:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Commercial paper
$
9,003
$
4,703
$
6,035
Notes payable to banks
352
402
427
Finance lease obligations due within one year
23
21
21
Long-term borrowings due within one year
7,765
7,466
7,693
Short-term borrowings
$
17,143
$
12,592
$
14,176
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(13) Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses
Accounts payable and accrued expenses were as follows in millions of dollars:
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Accounts payable:
Trade payables
$
3,308
$
3,894
$
3,577
Payables to unconsolidated affiliates
4
11
5
Dividends payable
365
343
347
Operating lease liabilities
308
302
251
Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants
158
163
154
Other
173
214
162
Accrued expenses:
Dealer sales discounts
902
1,044
586
Product warranties
1,619
1,427
1,398
Employee benefits
1,808
1,528
1,280
Accrued taxes
1,595
1,255
1,171
Unearned operating lease revenue
428
399
378
Unearned revenue (contractual liability)
754
557
586
Extended warranty premium
999
866
839
Accrued interest
402
288
260
Derivative liabilities
948
1,231
667
Other
1,569
1,300
1,325
Total accounts payable and accrued expenses
$
15,340
$
14,822
$
12,986
Amounts are presented net of eliminations, which primarily consist of dealer sales incentives with a right of set-off against trade receivables of $ 2,240 million at July 30, 2023, $ 1,280 million at October 30, 2022, and $ 1,370 million at July 31, 2022. Other eliminations were made for accrued taxes and other accrued expenses.
(14) Long-Term Borrowings
Long-term borrowings were as follows in millions of dollars:
July 30
October 30
July 31
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)
510
1.375 % notes due 2024 (€ 800 principal)
797
816
1.85 % notes due 2028 (€ 600 principal)
659
598
612
2.20 % notes due 2032 (€ 600 principal)
659
598
612
1.65 % notes due 2039 (€ 650 principal)
713
648
663
Serial issuances
Medium-term notes: (principal as of: July 30, 2023 - $ 30,348 , October 30, 2022 - $ 25,629 , July 31, 2022 - $ 22,983 )
29,355
24,604
22,593
Other notes and finance lease obligations
1,605
1,223
1,191
Less debt issuance costs and debt discounts
( 129 )
( 122 )
( 115 )
Long-term borrowings
$
38,112
$
33,596
$
32,132
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.
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(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
Nine Months Ended
July 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
Sales-type and direct finance lease revenues
$
41
$
39
$
120
$
113
Operating lease revenues
332
326
974
991
Variable lease revenues
6
11
20
Total lease revenues
$
373
$
371
$
1,105
$
1,124
(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 $ 999 million and $ 839 million at July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022, respectively.
A reconciliation of the changes in the warranty liability and unearned premiums was as follows in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
Beginning of period balance
$
2,511
$
2,095
$
2,293
$
2,086
Payments
( 314 )
( 240 )
( 851 )
( 657 )
Amortization of premiums received
( 75 )
( 70 )
( 221 )
( 200 )
Accruals for warranties
363
358
1,010
762
Premiums received
123
103
338
277
Foreign exchange
10
( 10 )
49
( 32 )
End of period balance
$
2,618
$
2,236
$
2,618
$
2,236
At July 30, 2023, the Company had $ 201 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 July 30, 2023, the accrued losses under these agreements were not material.
At July 30, 2023, the Company had commitments of $ 649 million for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment. Also, at July 30, 2023, the Company had restricted assets of $ 270 million, classified as Other assets.
The Company also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities and guarantees totaling approximately $ 115 million at July 30, 2023. The accrued liability for these contingencies was not material at July 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.
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(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.
July 30, 2023
October 30, 2022
July 31, 2022
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Carrying
Value
Fair
Value
Financing receivables – net
$
41,302
$
40,675
$
36,634
$
35,526
$
35,056
$
34,158
Financing receivables securitized – net
7,001
6,818
5,936
5,698
5,141
4,990
Short-term securitization borrowings
6,608
6,538
5,711
5,577
4,920
4,862
Long-term borrowings due within one year
7,765
7,568
7,466
7,322
7,693
7,608
Long-term borrowings
38,064
37,121
33,566
31,852
32,101
31,741
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.
Assets and liabilities measured at fair value on a recurring basis in millions of dollars follow. The Company’s cash equivalents, which consisted of money market funds and time deposits, are excluded as these assets were carried at cost that approximates fair value.
July 30
October 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
Level 1:
Marketable securities
International equity securities
$
3
$
3
$
2
U.S. equity fund
101
70
75
U.S. fixed income fund
85
U.S. government debt securities
63
62
63
Total Level 1 marketable securities
252
135
140
Level 2:
Marketable securities
U.S. government debt securities
134
121
134
Municipal debt securities
69
63
70
Corporate debt securities
221
200
213
International debt securities
2
60
1
Mortgage-backed securities
163
155
161
Total Level 2 marketable securities
589
599
579
Other assets - Derivatives
324
373
280
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Derivatives
948
1,231
667
Level 3:
Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Deferred consideration
202
236
252
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The contractual maturities of debt securities at July 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
$
24
Due after one through five years
130
121
Due after five through 10 years
193
170
Due after 10 years
211
174
Mortgage-backed securities
194
163
Debt securities
$
753
$
652
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 July 31, 2022.
Fair Value
Losses
Three Months Ended
Nine Months Ended
July 30
October 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
2023
2022
2022
2023
2022
2023
2022
Inventories
$
19
$
13
$
4
$
12
Property and equipment – net
15
41
Other intangible assets – net
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.
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.
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(18) Derivative Instruments
The fair value of the Company’s derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts were as follows in millions of dollars. Assets are recorded in “Other assets” on the consolidated balance sheets, while liabilities are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”
July 30, 2023
October 30, 2022
July 31, 2022
Fair Value
Fair Value
Fair Value
Notional
Assets
Liabilities
Notional
Assets
Liabilities
Notional
Assets
Liabilities
Cash flow hedges:
Interest rate contracts
$
1,500
$
48
$
3
$
1,950
$
87
$
2,350
$
59
$
1
Fair value hedges:
Interest rate contracts
12,160
4
729
10,112
$
1,004
8,303
23
433
Not designated as hedging instruments:
Interest rate contracts
13,233
221
109
10,568
212
107
9,880
163
79
Foreign exchange contracts
8,630
51
82
8,185
66
118
7,457
30
149
Cross-currency interest rate contracts
155
25
260
8
2
276
5
5
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
July 30, 2023
Short-term borrowings
$
2,324
$
25
Long-term borrowings
$
11,379
$
( 728 )
6,319
( 265 )
October 30, 2022
Short-term borrowings
$
2,515
$
15
Long-term borrowings
$
9,060
$
( 1,006 )
5,520
( 19 )
July 31, 2022
Short-term borrowings
$
2,605
$
5
Long-term borrowings
$
7,835
$
( 430 )
5,728
39
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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
Nine Months Ended
July 30
July 31
July 30
July 31
2023
2022
2023
2022
Fair Value Hedges:
Interest rate contracts - Interest expense
$
( 375 )
$
149
$
( 146 )
$
( 507 )
Cash Flow Hedges :
Recognized in OCI
Interest rate contracts - OCI (pretax)
$
24
$
1
$
19
$
52
Reclassified from OCI
Interest rate contracts - Interest expense
18
3
52
Not Designated as Hedges:
Interest rate contracts - Net sales
$
6
$
44
Interest rate contracts - Interest expense *
48
$
( 18 )
$
45
41
Foreign exchange contracts - Net sales
3
( 1 )
2
( 2 )
Foreign exchange contracts - Cost of sales
( 78 )
( 29 )
( 14 )
( 109 )
Foreign exchange contracts - Other operating expenses *
( 142 )
( 20 )
( 157 )
153
Total not designated
$
( 163 )
$
( 68 )
$
( 124 )
$
127
* Includes interest and foreign exchange gains (losses) from cross-currency interest rate contracts.
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 July 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022, was $ 865 million, $ 1,113 million, and $ 518 million, respectively. In accordance with the limits established in these agreements, the Company posted $ 435 million, $ 701 million, and $ 238 million of cash collateral at July 30, 2023, October 30, 2022, and July 31, 2022, respectively.
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
July 30, 2023
Recognized
Arrangements
Collateral
Net Amount
Assets
$
324
$
( 160 )
$
( 28 )
$
136
Liabilities
948
( 160 )
( 435 )
353
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
July 31, 2022
Recognized
Arrangements
Collateral
Net Amount
Assets
$
280
$
( 125 )
$
( 40 )
$
115
Liabilities
667
( 125 )
( 238 )
304
(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 July 30, 2023, options for 1.8 million shares were outstanding with a weighted-average exercise price of $ 187.53 per share. The Company also granted 125 thousand of service-based restricted stock units and 41 thousand of performance/service-based restricted stock units to employees in the first nine months of 2023. The weighted-average fair value of the service-based restricted stock units at the grant date was $ 428.49 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 July 30, 2023, the Company was authorized to grant awards for an additional 16.6 million shares under the equity incentive plans.
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(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
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. 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 in 2022 were impairments of most long-lived assets, an increase in reserves of certain financial assets, and an accrual for various contractual uncertainties. In addition, the Company initiated a voluntary separation program for employees in Russia in the third quarter of 2022.
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 nine months ended July 30, 2023 and July 31, 2022:
Three Months
Nine Months
PPA
SAT
CF
FS
Total
PPA
SAT
CF
FS
Total
2023 Expense:
Financing incentive – SA&G expense
$
173
$
173
2022 Expense (benefit):
Gain on remeasurement of equity investment – Other income
$
( 326 )
( 326 )
Total Russia/Ukraine events expense (benefit)
$
( 1 )
$
1
$
7
$
7
$
45
$
1
48
33
127
UAW ratification bonus – Cost of sales
53
9
28
90
Total 2022 expense (benefit)
( 1 )
1
7
7
98
10
( 250 )
33
( 109 )
Period over period change
$
1
$
( 1 )
$
( 7 )
$
( 7 )
$
( 98 )
$
( 10 )
$
250
$
140
$
282
(22) Subsequent Event
On August 30, 2023, the Company’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of $ 1.35 per share payable on November 8, 2023, to stockholders of record on September 29, 2023.
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