Additional Proxy Soliciting Materials (definitive) (defa14a)
January 11 2019 - 6:53AM
Edgar (US Regulatory)
UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
SCHEDULE 14A
Proxy Statement Pursuant to Section 14(a) of the Securities
Exchange
Act of 1934 (Amendment No. )
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Preliminary Proxy
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Confidential, for Use of the
Commission Only (as permitted by Rule 14a-6(e)(2))
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Definitive Proxy
Statement
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Definitive Additional
Materials
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Soliciting Material Pursuant to §240.14a-12
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DEERE & COMPANY
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(Name of Registrant as
Specified In Its Charter)
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(Name
of Person(s) Filing Proxy Statement, if other than the
Registrant)
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*** Exercise Your
Right
to Vote
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Important Notice Regarding the
Availability of Proxy Materials for the
Shareholder Meeting to Be Held on
February 27, 2019.
DEERE &
COMPANY
DEERE &
COMPANY
SHAREHOLDER RELATIONS
ONE JOHN DEERE PLACE
MOLINE, IL
61265
Meeting Information
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Meeting Type:
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Annual
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For holders as of:
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December 31, 2018
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Date:
February 27, 2019
Time:
10:00 a.m. CST
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Location:
Deere & Company World Headquarters
One John Deere Place
Moline, IL 61265
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You are
receiving this communication because you hold shares in the company named above.
This is not a
ballot. You cannot use this notice to vote these shares. This communication
presents only an overview of the more complete proxy materials that are
available to you on the Internet. You may view the proxy materials online at
www.proxyvote.com
or easily request a paper copy (see reverse side).
We encourage
you to access and review all of the important information contained in the proxy
materials before voting.
See the reverse side of this notice to obtain proxy materials
and voting instructions.
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Before You Vote
How to Access the Proxy Materials
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Proxy Materials Available to VIEW or
RECEIVE:
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Notice of the 2019 Annual Meeting, the Fiscal 2018 Proxy Statement, Form of Proxy, and the Fiscal 2018 Annual Report
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How to
View Online:
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Have the information that is printed in
the box marked by the arrow →
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on the following page) and visit:
www.proxyvote.com.
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How to
Request and Receive a PAPER or E-MAIL Copy:
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If you want to receive a paper or e-mail
copy of these documents, you must request one. There is NO charge for requesting a
copy. Please choose one of the following methods to make your
request:
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BY
INTERNET
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www.proxyvote.com
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2)
BY TELEPHONE
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1-800-579-1639
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BY E-MAIL*
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sendmaterial@proxyvote.com
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* If requesting materials by
e-mail, please send a blank e-mail with the information that is printed in
the box marked by the arrow →
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on the following page) in the subject line.
Requests, instructions and other inquiries sent to this e-mail address will NOT be forwarded to your investment
advisor. Please make the request as instructed above on or before February 13, 2019 to facilitate timely delivery.
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How To Vote
Please Choose One of the Following Voting Methods
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Vote By Telephone:
Follow the instructions on the proxy card to submit your
voting instructions telephonically.
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Vote By Internet:
To vote now by
Internet, go to
www.proxyvote.com.
Have the information that is printed in
the box marked by the arrow →
XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
(located on the following page) available and follow the
instructions.
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Vote By Mail:
You can vote by
mail by requesting a paper copy of the materials, which will include a
proxy card.
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Vote In Person:
Submit your voting instructions at the
meeting by filling out a ballot which, upon request, will be provided to
you during the meeting.
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Shareholder Meeting
Registration:
To vote and/or attend the meeting, go to the
"Register for Meeting" link at
www.proxyvote.com
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR all Nominees.
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1a.
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Election of Director:
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Samuel R. Allen
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1b.
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Election of Director:
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Vance D. Coffman
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1c.
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Election of Director:
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Alan C. Heuberger
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1d.
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Election of Director:
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Charles O. Holliday, Jr.
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1e.
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Election of Director:
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Dipak C. Jain
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1f.
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Election of Director:
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Michael O. Johanns
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1g.
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Election of Director:
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Clayton M. Jones
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1h.
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Election of Director:
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Gregory R. Page
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1i.
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Election of Director:
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Sherry M. Smith
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1j.
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Election of Director:
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Dmitri L. Stockton
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1k.
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Election of
Director:
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Sheila G.
Talton
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following Proposal:
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2.
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Advisory vote on executive compensation
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote FOR the following Proposal:
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Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Deere's independent
registered public accounting firm for
fiscal 2019
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The Board of Directors recommends a vote AGAINST the following Proposal:
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4.
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Shareholder Proposal - Right to Act by
Written Consent
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