Deere & Company (DE) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for February 25, 2026, with virtual participation available for shareholders.

• Shareholders are invited to vote on director elections, executive compensation, auditor ratification, and three shareholder proposals.

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Ten director nominees are up for election, with board recommendations to vote for each.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is recommended for approval.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2026 is recommended for approval.

• Shareholder proposals include a report on ROI of emission reduction goals, right to act by written consent, and a report on faith-based business resource groups; board recommends voting against all three.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Board recommends all ten director nominees for election at the annual meeting.