1、COMMITTED TO THOSE LINKED TO THE LANDDeere&CompanyOne John Deere PlaceMoline,Illinois 61265(309)765-8000www.JohnD“I will never put my nameon a product that does not have in itthe best that is in me.”John DeereMedallion created to celebratethe companys centennial in 1937.Deere&Company Annual Report 2
2、011DEERE&COMPANY ANNUAL REPORT 201130409 2011 AR Covers.indd 112/21/11 5:46 PMNet Sales and Revenues(MM)200920102011$23,112$26,005$32,013Operating Profit(MM)200920102011$1,607$3,408$4,564Net Income*(MM)200920102011$873$1,865$2,800*Net income attributable to Deere&CompanyThe Deere senior management t
3、eam shown with replica of founder John Deeres first 1837 plow and companys new S690 Combine,one of the worlds most advanced harvesters.From left,Dave Everitt,Mike Mack,Jim Jenkins,Sam Allen,Jean Gilles,Jim Field,Mark von Pentz,and Jim Israel.The 175th anniversary of the founding of John Deere is a t
4、ime to connect the pride of the past with the promise of the future.Our heritage is rich.Our achievements are many.Our future is bright.Guided by an ambitious plan for global growth,we aim to seize the great opportunities that lie ahead,based on the worlds growing need for food,shelter and infrastru
5、cture.John Deeres goal is to capitalize on these positive trends in order to deliver increasing value to our customers,investors and other constituents in the years ahead.SAMUEL R.ALLEN(2)Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Deere&Company CRANDALL C.BOWLES(15)Chairman,Springs Industries,Inc.Chairman
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