Legal Proceedings
−Removed: We are subject to various unresolved legal actions, the most prevalent of which relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), retail credit, employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters.
−Removed: We believe the reasonably possible range of losses for these unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.
+Added: On January 15, 2025, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC), along with the Attorneys General of the States of Illinois and Minnesota, filed a lawsuit against us in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois Western Division.
+Added: The Attorneys General of the States of Arizona, Michigan, and Wisconsin have since joined the lawsuit.
+Added: The lawsuit alleges monopolization and unfair competition in violation of federal and state antitrust laws.
+Added: Plaintiffs seek a permanent injunction and other equitable relief to allow owners of our equipment, as well as independent repair providers, access to our repair tools and any other repair resources available to authorized John Deere dealers.
+Added: At this stage, we are unable to predict the outcome or impact of this matter on our business and financial results.
+Added: In addition to the above, the most prevalent legal claims relate to product liability (including asbestos-related liability), employment, patent, trademark, and antitrust matters (including class action litigation).
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