DEERE & CO

proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on January 14, 2026, which descriptions are incorporated herein by reference.

There are no family relationships between Mr. Norwood and the Company or any director, executive officer or person nominated or chosen by the Company to become a director or executive officer. The Company is not aware of any related party transactions or relationships between Mr. Norwood and the Company that would require disclosure under Item 404(a) of Regulation S-K.

On May 1, 2026, the Company issued a press release relating to the election described above, which press release is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference as Exhibit 99.1.

The information disclosed in this Item 7.01 and Exhibit 99.1 is not filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and is not deemed incorporated by reference by any general statements incorporating by reference this report or future filings into any filings under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, except to the extent the Company specifically incorporates the information by reference.

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Signatures

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.