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DEERE ANNOUNCES DIVIDEND RATE INCREASE
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- Quarterly dividend rate boosted to 44 cents a share, from 39 cents.
- Dividend up 100% since early 2004.
- Move reflects confidence in Deere's future, CEO Lane says.
MOLINE, IL (November 29, 2006) —
The Deere & Company board of directors today authorized an increase in the quarterly dividend rate to 44 cents a share, from the previous level of 39 cents. Since early 2004, the company has increased the quarterly dividend rate on four occasions, by a combined total of 100 percent.
"This action, in conjunction with investing to meet customer requirements for advanced, productive machinery and ongoing share repurchases, lends further support to our goal of delivering superior long-term value to investors," said Robert W. Lane, chairman and chief executive officer. "It also reflects confidence in Deere's future direction and its ability to produce strong levels of cash flow on a sustainable basis. Over the period since early 2004, Deere also has repurchased more than $2 billion of common stock and made voluntary contributions to strengthen its employee pension and health-care plans."
The 44-cent dividend is payable February 1, 2007, to stockholders of record on December 31, 2006.
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This document includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, including projections regarding future cash flows, dividends, share repurchases and retirement benefit contributions, are based on current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. More detailed information about risks and uncertainties is contained in Deere & Company filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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