Deere & Company (DE) Proxy Filing summary

Executive summary

• Annual meeting scheduled for February 26, 2025, with virtual attendance available for shareholders.

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

Voting matters and shareholder proposals

• Election of eleven director nominees is up for shareholder approval.

• Advisory vote on executive compensation (say-on-pay) is included.

• Ratification of Deloitte & Touche LLP as independent auditor for fiscal 2025.

• Shareholder proposals include reports on racial and gender hiring, meritocratic workplace efforts, financial sustainability, civil rights audit, and charitable giving.

• Board recommends voting for all management proposals and against all shareholder proposals.

Board of directors and corporate governance

• Eleven individuals nominated for election to the board, including current and new members.