DEERE & CO — Proxy Solicitation & Information Statement 2024

Jan 10, 2024

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UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

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THIS IS NOT A VOTABLE BALLOT This is an overview of the proposals being presented at the upcoming shareholder meeting. Please follow the instructions on the reverse side to vote these important matters.

Voting Items — 1.	Election of the following Director Nominees:	Board Recommends	​
1a.	Leanne G. Caret	●	For
1b.	Tamra A. Erwin	●	For
1c.	Alan C. Heuberger	●	For
1d.	L. Neil Hunn	●	For
1e.	Michael O. Johanns	●	For
1f.	Clayton M. Jones	●	For
1g.	John C. May	●	For
1h.	Gregory R. Page	●	For
1i.	Sherry M. Smith	●	For
1j.	Dmitri L. Stockton	●	For
1k.	Sheila G. Talton	●	For
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2.	Advisory vote to approve executive compensation (“say-on-pay”)	●	For
3.	Ratification of the appointment of Deloitte & Touche LLP as Deere’s independent registered public accounting firm for fiscal 2024	●	For
4.	Shareholder proposal regarding a customer and company sustainability congruency report	●	Against
5.	Shareholder proposal regarding a civil rights, non-discrimination, and return to merit audit	Against
6.	Shareholder proposal regarding shareholder ratification of golden parachutes	Against
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