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Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 1
NEWS RELEASE – May 16, 2007
For information, call:
Ken Golden
Director, Strategic Public Relations
309-765-5678
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Of $624 Million
25 percent increase reported in second-quarter EPS from continuing operations.
Positive asset-management trend continues.
Favorable global farm fundamentals.
MOLINE, Illinois (May 16, 2007) — Deere & Company today announced worldwide net
income of $623.6 million, or $2.72 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30. Last year’s
second-quarter net income of $744.6 million, or $3.13 per share, included $227.6 million from the
company's discontinued health-care business. Income from continuing operations was $623.6
million, or $2.72 per share, for the second quarter, versus $517.0 million, or $2.17 per share, last
year.
For the first six months, net income was $862.3 million, or $3.76 per share, compared with
$980.5 million, or $4.11 per share, last year. Six-month income from continuing operations was
$862.3 million, or $3.76 per share, compared with $740.9 million, or $3.11 per share, last year.
Income from continuing operations for both the quarter and six months last year included an after-
tax charge of $44.2 million related to the completion of a cash tender offer to repurchase
outstanding debt securities.
Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent to $6.882 billion for the second
quarter and were up 5 percent to $11.308 billion for the first six months. Net sales of the
equipment operations were $6.266 billion for the quarter and $10.081 billion for six months,
compared with $6.029 billion and $9.720 billion for the respective periods last year.
Improving conditions in the global farm sector, coupled with a positive customer response
to the company’s innovative product lineup, are continuing to drive strong results, noted
Robert W. Lane, chairman and chief executive officer. "Advanced product offerings that help John
Deere customers be more profitable and productive are supporting our positive financial
performance and expanded global market presence,” he said. "At the same time, we are making
further progress holding the line on asset levels while effectively serving the needs of customers
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 2
throughout the world.” Trade receivables and inventories relative to sales have declined for 28
consecutive quarters, compared with the same period of the prior year.
Summary of Operations
Net sales of the worldwide equipment operations increased 4 percent for both the quarter
and six months. This included positive effects for currency translation and price changes of 4
percent for both the quarter and six months. Equipment net sales in the U.S. and Canada were
down 3 percent for the quarter and down 4 percent for the year to date. Net sales outside the
U.S. and Canada increased by 22 percent for the quarter and 23 percent for six months, including
a positive currency-translation effect of 7 percent for both periods.
Deere’s equipment divisions reported operating profit of $829 million for the quarter and
$1.099 billion for six months, compared with $786 million and $1.047 billion for the periods last
year. Higher operating profit for the quarter and six months was primarily the result of improved
price realization, partially offset by higher selling and administrative expenses and increased raw
material costs. The impact of higher sales volumes from the company’s agricultural-equipment
division largely offset lower construction-equipment volumes in both periods.
Deere’s ongoing emphasis on rigorous asset management is continuing to produce solid
results. Trade receivables and inventories at the end of the quarter were $6.970 billion, or 34
percent of previous 12-month sales, compared with $7.112 billion, or 36 percent of sales, a year
ago.
Financial services reported net income of $86.4 million for the quarter and $174.6 million
for six months versus $309.4 million and $406.0 million last year, which included results from the
discontinued health-care business. Income from continuing operations was $86.4 million for the
quarter and $174.6 million for six months, versus $81.8 million and $166.4 million a year earlier.
The improvement for both periods was primarily due to growth in the credit portfolio, partially
offset by a higher provision for credit losses and, for the first six months, increased selling and
administrative expenses.
Company Outlook
Company equipment sales are projected to increase by approximately 6 percent for full-
year 2007 and to be up about 5 percent for the third quarter. Included in the yearly forecast is
about two percentage points of positive currency translation. Net income is forecast to be around
$1.55 billion for the year and in a range of $400 million to $425 million for the third quarter.
Company Summary
"Our efforts to grow a great business are meeting with considerable success,” Lane said.
"As a result, the company is poised to realize substantial benefits from powerful global economic
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 3
trends, such as growing affluence, increasing demand for food, and the rising use of biofuels. In
our view, these global developments hold great long-range potential for the company and its
investors. On the basis of these factors, we believe John Deere is in an increasingly attractive
position to deliver more sustainable, strong levels of performance over the long term.”
* * *
Equipment Division Performance
Agricultural. Division sales increased 14 percent for the quarter and 12 percent for six
months. Sales increased due to higher volumes, improved price realization, and the favorable
effects of currency translation. Operating profit was $487 million for the quarter and $624 million
for six months, compared with $385 million and $491 million for the respective periods last year.
Operating profit for both periods was higher primarily due to improved price realization and higher
sales volumes. Partially offsetting the improvement was higher selling and administrative
expenses attributable in part to the division’s growth initiatives.
Commercial & Consumer. Division sales were largely unchanged for the quarter and six
months compared with the prior year. Improved price realization and the favorable effects of
currency translation were mostly offset by lower shipment volumes. Operating profit was $150
million for the quarter and $188 million year to date, compared with $127 million and $146 million
for the respective periods last year. The profit increase for both periods was due to improved
price realization, a favorable product mix and lower operating costs, partially offset by lower
shipment volumes.
Construction & Forestry. Sales declined 12 percent for the quarter and 10 percent for
six months. Operating profit was $192 million for the quarter and $287 million for six months,
compared with $274 million and $410 million a year ago. Lower operating profit for both periods
was primarily due to lower sales volumes and higher raw-material costs, partially offset by
improved price realization year to date. Last year’s results included expenses related to the
closure of a Canadian forestry-equipment facility.
Market Conditions & Outlook
Agricultural. Global demand for farm commodities remains quite strong, driven by
growing economic prosperity and robust demand for renewable fuels. Agricultural equipment
sales in the U.S. and Canada started the year on a slow pace but have picked up in recent
months and are expected to gain further momentum as the year progresses. Industry sales for
the region are forecast to be up about 5 percent for the year, with increases in high-horsepower
tractors more than offsetting relatively flat combine sales and weakness in cotton equipment.
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European markets are benefiting from solid farm fundamentals, though concerns over
potential drought conditions in France, Germany and Italy could affect machinery demand.
Industry sales in Western Europe are forecast to be flat to up 2 percent for the year. Aided by
increased demand for productive farm machinery, markets in Eastern Europe and the CIS
(Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, including Russia, are expected to see higher
sales. In South America, industry sales are now expected to be up by about 20 percent for the
year, primarily as a result of improved conditions in Brazil. The Brazilian market is receiving
support from higher commodity prices and strong demand for sugarcane. Industry sales in
Australia are expected be down about 20 percent for the year largely as a result of drought
conditions. Based on these factors and market conditions, worldwide sales of the company’s
agricultural equipment are forecast to increase by about 13 percent for full-year 2007, including
about 3 points of currency impact.
Commercial & Consumer. John Deere commercial and consumer equipment sales are
projected to be up about 11 percent for the year, including about $350 million of sales from
LESCO, Inc. Acquired by Deere earlier this month, LESCO is a leading supplier of consumable
lawn care, landscape, golf course and pest control products. Division sales also are expected to
benefit from the success of new lines of residential zero-turn radius mowers and utility vehicles
among other products.
Construction & Forestry. U.S. markets for construction and forestry equipment are
expected to remain under pressure for the year. While nonresidential spending in the U.S. is
forecast for improvement, the outlook for residential construction remains lower than last year.
Further, sales to the independent rental channel are expected to decline significantly. In this
environment, Deere's worldwide sales of construction and forestry equipment are forecast to
decrease by about 11 percent for the year.
Credit. Full-year 2007 net income for Deere's credit operations is forecast to be
approximately $355 million. The expected improvement is being driven by growth in the credit
portfolio, partially offset by higher administrative and operating expenses in support of division
growth initiatives.
John Deere Capital Corporation
The following is disclosed on behalf of the company's credit subsidiary, John Deere Capital
Corporation (JDCC), in connection with the disclosure requirements applicable to its periodic
issuance of debt securities in the public market.
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 5
JDCC's net income was $76.3 million for the quarter and $149.5 million for the year to date,
compared with net income of $68.5 million and $138.6 million for the respective periods last year.
Results for the second quarter and for the first six months benefited from growth in the portfolio,
partially offset by a higher provision for credit losses. The first six months this year were also
affected by increased selling and administrative expenses.
Net receivables and leases financed by JDCC were $18.245 billion at April 30, 2007,
compared with $17.142 billion one year ago. Net receivables and leases administered, which
include receivables previously sold, totaled $18.830 billion at April 30, 2007, compared with
$18.343 billion one year ago.
Safe Harbor Statement
Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995:
Statements under “Company Outlook,” “Company Summary,” “Market Conditions & Outlook,” and
other statements herein that relate to future operating periods are subject to important risks and
uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and
uncertainties could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of the
Company’s businesses.
Forward-looking statements involve certain factors that are subject to change, including
for the Company’s agricultural equipment segment, the many interrelated factors that affect
farmers’ confidence. These factors include worldwide demand for agricultural products, world
grain stocks, weather conditions (including drought in Australia and potential drought in Western
Europe), soil conditions, harvest yields, prices for commodities and livestock, crop production
expenses, availability of transport for crops, the growth of non-food uses for some crops
(including ethanol and biodiesel production), real estate values, available acreage for farming, the
land ownership policies of various governments, changes in government farm programs
(including those that may result from farm economic conditions in Brazil), international reaction to
such programs, global trade agreements, animal diseases and their effects on poultry and beef
consumption and prices (including bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as “mad
cow” disease, and avian flu), crop pests and diseases (including Asian rust), and the level of farm
product exports (including concerns about genetically modified organisms).
Factors affecting the outlook for the Company’s commercial and consumer equipment
segment include weather conditions, general economic conditions, consumer confidence,
consumer borrowing patterns, consumer purchasing preferences, housing starts, and spending
by municipalities and golf courses.
The number of housing starts, interest rates and consumer spending patterns are
especially important to sales of the Company’s construction equipment. The levels of public and
non-residential construction also impact the results of the Company’s construction and forestry
Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 6
segment. Prices for pulp, lumber and structural panels are important to sales of forestry
equipment.
All of the Company’s businesses and its reported results are affected by general
economic conditions in and the political and social stability of the global markets in which the
Company operates; production, design and technological difficulties, including capacity and
supply constraints and prices, including for supply commodities such as steel and rubber; the
availability and prices of strategically sourced materials, components and whole goods; start-up
of new plants and new products; the success of new product initiatives and customer acceptance
of new products; oil and energy prices and supplies; inflation and deflation rates, interest rate
levels and foreign currency exchange rates; the availability and cost of freight; trade, monetary
and fiscal policies of various countries; wars and other international conflicts and the threat
thereof; actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and other central banks; actions by the U.S.
Securities and Exchange Commission; actions by environmental regulatory agencies, including
those related to engine emissions and the risk of global warming; actions by other regulatory
bodies; actions by rating agencies; capital market disruptions; customer borrowing and
repayment practices, and the number of customer loan delinquencies and defaults; actions of
competitors in the various industries in which the Company competes, particularly price
discounting; dealer practices especially as to levels of new and used field inventories; labor
relations; changes to accounting standards; the effects of, or response to, terrorism; and
legislation affecting the sectors in which the Company operates. The spread of major epidemics
(including influenza, SARS, fevers and other viruses) also could affect Company results.
Company results are also affected by changes in the level of employee retirement benefits,
changes in market values of investment assets and the level of interest rates, which impact
retirement benefit costs, and significant changes in health care costs. Other factors that could
affect results are changes in Company declared dividends, acquisitions and divestitures of
businesses, and common stock issuances and repurchases.
The Company’s outlook is based upon assumptions relating to the factors described
above, which are sometimes based upon estimates and data prepared by government agencies.
Such estimates and data are often revised. The Company, except as required by law,
undertakes no obligation to update or revise its outlook, whether as a result of new developments
or otherwise. Further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors
that potentially could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the
Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K (including the factors discussed in Item 1A.
Risk Factors) and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Second Quarter 2007 Press Release
(millions of dollars)
Three Months Ended April 30 Six Months Ended April 30
2007 2006
%
Change 2007 2006
%
Change
Net sales and revenues:
Agricultural equipment net sales $ 3,498 $ 3,068 +14 $ 5,579 $ 4,962 +12
Commercial and consumer
equipment net sales 1,318 1,319 1,959 1,948 +1
Construction and forestry net sales 1,450 1,642 -12 2,543 2,810 -10
Total net sales * 6,266 6,029 +4 10,081 9,720 +4
Credit revenues 501 434 +15 994 842 +18
Other revenues 115 99 +16 233 202 +15
Total net sales and revenues * $ 6,882 $ 6,562 +5 $ 11,308 $ 10,764 +5
Operating profit: **
Agricultural equipment $ 487 $ 385 +26 $ 624 $ 491 +27
Commercial and consumer equipment 150 127 +18 188 146 +29
Construction and forestry 192 274 -30 287 410 -30
Credit 131 124 +6 263 253 +4
Other 2 1 +100
Total operating profit * 960 910 +5 1,364 1,301 +5
Interest, corporate expenses
and income taxes (336) (393) -15 (502) (560) -10
Income from continuing operations 624 517 +21 862 741 +16
Income from discontinued operations 228 240
Net income $ 624 $ 745 -16 $ 862 $ 981 -12
* Includes equipment operations outside the U.S. and Canada as follows:
Net sales $ 2,100 $ 1,723 +22 $ 3,424 $ 2,795 +23
Operating profit $ 251 $ 171 +47 $ 334 $ 243 +37
The company views its operations as consisting of two geographic areas, the “U.S. and Canada”, and “outside the U.S. and
Canada”.
** Operating profit is income from continuing operations before external interest expense, certain foreign
exchange gains and losses, income taxes and corporate expenses. However, operating profit of the credit
segment includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses.
DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006
(In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited
2007 2006
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales $ 6,265.9 $ 6,029.0
Finance and interest income 490.4 416.9
Other income 126.2 115.6
Total 6,882.5 6,561.5
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales 4,705.5 4,542.7
Research and development expenses 204.3 187.8
Selling, administrative and general expenses 657.3 613.8
Interest expense 283.6 250.4
Other operating expenses 142.6 181.6
Total 5,993.3 5,776.3
Income of Consolidated Group
Before Income Taxes 889.2 785.2
Provision for income taxes 279.9 269.9
Income of Consolidated Group 609.3 515.3
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates
Credit .1 .2
Other 14.2 1.5
Total 14.3 1.7
Income from Continuing Operations 623.6 517.0
Income from Discontinued Operations 227.6
Net Income $ 623.6 $ 744.6
Per Share Data
Basic:
Continuing operations $ 2.75 $ 2.19
Discontinued operations .97
Net income $ 2.75 $ 3.16
Diluted:
Continuing operations $ 2.72 $ 2.17
Discontinued operations .96
Net income $ 2.72 $ 3.13
Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 226.5 235.3
Diluted 229.3 238.1
See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006
(In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited
2007 2006
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales $ 10,080.8 $ 9,720.3
Finance and interest income 972.8 820.4
Other income 254.0 222.9
Total 11,307.6 10,763.6
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales 7,655.7 7,439.0
Research and development expenses 381.1 348.8
Selling, administrative and general expenses 1,200.7 1,081.5
Interest expense 550.7 480.3
Other operating expenses 264.8 288.7
Total 10,053.0 9,638.3
Income of Consolidated Group
Before Income Taxes 1,254.6 1,125.3
Provision for income taxes 408.0 386.0
Income of Consolidated Group 846.6 739.3
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates
Credit .2 .3
Other 15.5 1.3
Total 15.7 1.6
Income from Continuing Operations 862.3 740.9
Income from Discontinued Operations 239.6
Net Income $ 862.3 $ 980.5
Per Share Data
Basic:
Continuing operations $ 3.80 $ 3.14
Discontinued operations 1.02
Net income $ 3.80 $ 4.16
Diluted:
Continuing operations $ 3.76 $ 3.11
Discontinued operations 1.00
Net income $ 3.76 $ 4.11
Average Shares Outstanding:
Basic 226.9 235.8
Diluted 229.6 238.5
See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
DEERE & COMPANY
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
April 30 October 31 April 30
2007 2006 2006
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,983.7 $ 1,687.5 $ 1,201.9
Marketable securities 1,864.8 1,816.7 1,774.7
Receivables from unconsolidated
affiliates 22.2 22.2 22.7
Trade accounts and notes
receivable - net 4,397.6 3,037.7 4,400.6
Financing receivables - net 13,314.8 14,004.0 13,082.9
Restricted financing receivables - net 2,766.3 2,370.8 1,685.3
Other receivables 411.0 448.2 366.7
Equipment on operating leases - net 1,490.4 1,493.9 1,360.9
Inventories 2,572.8 1,957.3 2,711.8
Property and equipment - net 3,100.2 2,763.6 2,449.9
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 138.6 124.0 109.8
Goodwill 1,117.1 1,110.0 1,083.3
Other intangible assets - net 77.8 56.4 53.3
Prepaid pension costs 2,636.8 2,642.4 2,648.2
Other assets 367.2 465.6 458.3
Deferred income taxes 756.5 582.2 538.1
Deferred charges 150.3 137.9 146.4
Total Assets $ 37,168.1 $ 34,720.4 $ 34,094.8
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term borrowings $ 9,809.7 $ 8,121.2 $ 7,584.5
Payables to unconsolidated
affiliates 126.7 31.0 188.0
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses 4,803.1 4,482.8 4,330.7
Accrued taxes 339.6 152.5 246.2
Deferred income taxes 101.8 64.9 67.0
Long-term borrowings 11,275.6 11,584.0 11,479.8
Retirement benefit accruals
and other liabilities 2,752.0 2,792.8 2,638.3
Total liabilities 29,208.5 27,229.2 26,534.5
Stockholders’ equity 7,959.6 7,491.2 7,560.3
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 37,168.1 $ 34,720.4 $ 34,094.8
See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
DEERE & COMPANY
STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited
2007 2006
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $ 862.3 $ 980.5
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
used for operating activities:
Provision for doubtful receivables 30.3 17.4
Provision for depreciation and amortization 367.4 331.9
Share-based compensation expense 55.0 61.0
Gain on the sale of a business (355.4)
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (12.9) (.2)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes (137.5) 82.4
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Trade, notes and financing receivables
related to sales of equipment (1,169.5) (1,478.3)
Inventories (684.5) (657.7)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 242.1 44.2
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable 262.9 196.8
Retirement benefit accruals/prepaid pension costs (71.1) (592.0)
Other 95.8 (23.5)
Net cash used for operating activities (159.7) (1,392.9)
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of financing receivables 5,518.2 4,921.0
Proceeds from sales of financing receivables 59.3 39.6
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 1,113.5 1,913.0
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 168.2 157.0
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold 437.2
Cost of financing receivables acquired (5,295.4) (5,002.3)
Purchases of marketable securities (1,155.5) (1,443.8)
Purchases of property and equipment (527.9) (322.8)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (194.8) (190.2)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (14.6)
Other 124.8 (40.8)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (189.6) 453.3
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase in short-term borrowings 1,044.4 456.4
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 1,339.5 1,479.8
Payments of long-term borrowings (1,220.7) (1,657.9)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 178.6 268.1
Repurchases of common stock (595.0) (566.4)
Dividends paid (188.8) (165.7)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 53.1 66.7
Other (5.0) (9.6)
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 606.1 (128.6)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
and Cash Equivalents 39.4 11.9
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 296.2 (1,056.3)
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 1,687.5 2,258.2
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 1,983.7 $ 1,201.9
See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
Notes to Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited)
(1) Dividends declared and paid on a per share basis were as follows:
Three Months Ended
April 30
Six Months Ended
April 30
2007 2006 2007 2006
Dividends declared $ .44 $ .39 $ .88 $ .78
Dividends paid $ .44 $ .39 $ .83 $ .70
(2) The calculation of basic net income per share is based on the average number of shares outstanding. The
calculation of diluted net income per share recognizes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of stock
options.
(3) Comprehensive income, which includes all changes in the Company’s equity during the period except
transactions with stockholders, was as follows in millions of dollars:
Three Months Ended
April 30
Six Months Ended
April 30
2007 2006 2007 2006
Net income $ 623.6 $ 744.6 $ 862.3 $ 980.5
Other comprehensive income (loss),
net of tax:
Cumulative translation adjustment 109.8 46.6 104.6 75.4
Unrealized gain (loss) on investments .9 (1.0) (.8) 1.1
Unrealized gain on derivatives .2 3.7 1.4 4.1
Comprehensive income $ 734.5 $ 793.9 $ 967.5 $ 1,061.1
(4) The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all Deere & Company’s subsidiaries
except for the health care operations, which are reported on a discontinued basis in the Statements of
Consolidated Income and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. In the supplemental consolidating data
in Note 5 to the financial statements, "Equipment Operations" include the Company's agricultural equipment,
commercial and consumer equipment and construction and forestry operations, with Financial Services
reflected on the equity basis except for the health care operations, which are reported on a discontinued basis.
The supplemental "Financial Services" data in Note 5 include primarily Deere & Company's credit operations
with the health care operations reported on a discontinued basis. In February 2006, the Company sold its
health care operations.
(5) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA
STATEMENT OF INCOME
For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS* FINANCIAL SERVICES
2007 2006 2007 2006
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales $ 6,265.9 $ 6,029.0
Finance and interest income 27.1 16.6 $ 541.0 $ 475.0
Other income 95.0 88.7 48.7 40.1
Total 6,388.0 6,134.3 589.7 515.1
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales 4,705.7 4,542.7
Research and development expenses 204.3 187.8
Selling, administrative and general expenses 557.5 516.8 101.6 97.5
Interest expense 46.5 52.4 247.6 208.6
Interest compensation to Financial Services 67.1 64.2
Other operating expenses 48.0 109.5 110.2 84.6
Total 5,629.1 5,473.4 459.4 390.7
Income of Consolidated Group
Before Income Taxes 758.9 660.9 130.3 124.4
Provision for income taxes 236.0 227.2 44.0 42.8
Income of Consolidated Group 522.9 433.7 86.3 81.6
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated
Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Credit 86.6 81.5 .1 .2
Other 14.1 1.8
Total 100.7 83.3 .1 .2
Income from Continuing Operations 623.6 517.0 86.4 81.8
Income from Discontinued Operations 227.6 227.6
Net Income $ 623.6 $ 744.6 $ 86.4 $ 309.4
* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis except for the health care operations reported on a discontinued
basis.
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the “Equipment Operations”
and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
STATEMENT OF INCOME
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS* FINANCIAL SERVICES
2007 2006 2007 2006
Net Sales and Revenues
Net sales $ 10,080.8 $ 9,720.3
Finance and interest income 49.3 38.7 $ 1,062.0 $ 916.2
Other income 199.0 178.8 91.7 72.8
Total 10,329.1 9,937.8 1,153.7 989.0
Costs and Expenses
Cost of sales 7,656.3 7,439.0
Research and development expenses 381.1 348.8
Selling, administrative and general expenses 1,014.3 913.5 190.0 169.6
Interest expense 89.0 106.0 482.6 395.6
Interest compensation to Financial Services 117.6 113.1
Other operating expenses 80.5 145.9 216.8 170.0
Total 9,338.8 9,066.3 889.4 735.2
Income of Consolidated Group
Before Income Taxes 990.3 871.5 264.3 253.8
Provision for income taxes 318.1 298.3 89.9 87.7
Income of Consolidated Group 672.2 573.2 174.4 166.1
Equity in Income of Unconsolidated
Subsidiaries and Affiliates
Credit 173.6 165.8 .2 .3
Other 16.5 1.9
Total 190.1 167.7 .2 .3
Income from Continuing Operations 862.3 740.9 174.6 166.4
Income from Discontinued Operations 239.6 239.6
Net Income $ 862.3 $ 980.5 $ 174.6 $ 406.0
* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis except for the health care operations reported on a discontinued
basis.
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the “Equipment Operations”
and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS * FINANCIAL SERVICES
April 30
2007
October 31
2006
April 30
2006
April 30
2007
October 31
2006
April 30
2006
Assets
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,725.8 $ 1,476.7 $ 826.1 $ 257.8 $ 210.8 $ 375.9
Cash equivalents deposited with
unconsolidated subsidiaries 166.6
Cash and cash equivalents 1,725.8 1,476.7 992.7 257.8 210.8 375.9
Marketable securities 1,726.4 1,709.0 1,708.5 138.4 107.7 66.2
Receivables from unconsolidated
subsidiaries and affiliates 166.3 494.2 307.2 1.8 .1 3.3
Trade accounts and notes
receivable - net 1,431.3 986.7 1,341.8 3,564.0 2,485.6 3,580.1
Financing receivables - net 3.9 5.3 2.6 13,310.9 13,998.7 13,080.3
Restricted financing receivables - net 2,766.3 2,370.8 1,685.3
Other receivables 307.2 317.9 248.3 103.7 130.4 118.4
Equipment on operating leases - net 1,490.4 1,493.9 1,360.9
Inventories 2,572.8 1,957.3 2,711.8
Property and equipment - net 2,514.6 2,414.0 2,293.7 585.6 349.6 156.3
Investments in unconsolidated
subsidiaries and affiliates 2,568.0 2,665.3 2,546.3 5.2 4.6 4.7
Goodwill 1,117.1 1,110.0 1,083.3
Other intangible assets - net 77.8 56.4 53.3
Prepaid pension costs 2,626.6 2,630.3 2,634.0 10.2 12.1 14.2
Other assets 205.8 200.5 178.7 161.5 265.1 279.5
Deferred income taxes 815.1 681.5 637.9 35.3 10.6 8.1
Deferred charges 118.6 105.6 113.3 33.4 33.2 34.9
Total Assets $ 17,977.3 $ 16,810.7 $ 16,853.4 $ 22,464.5 $ 21,473.2 $ 20,768.1
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
Short-term borrowings $ 297.6 $ 282.5 $ 244.3 $ 9,512.1 $ 7,838.6 $ 7,340.2
Payables to unconsolidated
subsidiaries and affiliates 128.5 31.0 191.2 144.0 472.2 451.2
Accounts payable and accrued
expenses 4,559.8 4,115.2 4,056.4 842.7 803.1 797.4
Accrued taxes 308.2 137.9 210.0 31.4 14.6 36.2
Deferred income taxes 36.9 16.8 15.6 158.8 158.0 159.2
Long-term borrowings 1,965.0 1,969.5 1,960.5 9,310.5 9,614.5 9,519.3
Retirement benefit accruals
and other liabilities 2,721.7 2,766.6 2,615.1 30.4 26.3 23.2
Total liabilities 10,017.7 9,319.5 9,293.1 20,029.9 18,927.3 18,326.7
Stockholders' equity 7,959.6 7,491.2 7,560.3 2,434.6 2,545.9 2,441.4
Total Liabilities and Stockholders’
Equity $ 17,977.3 $ 16,810.7 $ 16,853.4 $ 22,464.5 $ 21,473.2 $ 20,768.1
* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis except for the health care operations reported on a discontinued basis.
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the "Equipment Operations" and
"Financial Services" have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006
(In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS* FINANCIAL SERVICES
2007 2006 2007 2006
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Net income $ 862.3 $ 980.5 $ 174.6 $ 406.0
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash
provided by (used for) operating activities:
Provision (credit) for doubtful receivables (.2) 5.0 30.6 12.4
Provision for depreciation and amortization 217.8 200.5 178.3 153.9
Gain on the sale of a business (355.4) (355.4)
Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries
and affiliates 149.9 (167.6) (.2) (.2)
Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes (112.1) 84.5 (25.4) (2.0)
Changes in assets and liabilities:
Receivables (489.6) (467.4) 3.3 14.0
Inventories (576.3) (567.5)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 394.7 75.5 11.3 113.5
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable 246.7 182.7 16.2 14.1
Retirement benefit accruals/prepaid pension costs (76.6) (583.2) 5.5 (8.9)
Other 147.2 115.4 11.9 64.6
Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 763.8 (497.0) 406.1 412.0
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Collections of receivables 14,015.4 13,784.8
Proceeds from sales of financing receivables 105.1 52.1
Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 1,111.3 1,809.6 2.1 103.4
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 168.2 157.0
Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold 437.2
Cost of receivables acquired (14,684.6) (15,047.4)
Purchases of marketable securities (1,123.0) (1,366.4) (32.5) (77.4)
Purchases of property and equipment (278.8) (224.7) (249.1) (98.1)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (341.1) (312.0)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (14.6)
Other (47.8) 46.2 143.4 (108.4)
Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (338.3) 687.3 (873.1) (1,546.0)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities
Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 13.3 (171.5) 1,031.1 627.9
Change in intercompany receivables/payables 334.7 24.2 (334.7) (37.3)
Proceeds from long-term borrowings 1,339.4 1,479.8
Payments of long-term borrowings (5.5) (775.7) (1,215.2) (882.2)
Proceeds from issuance of common stock 178.6 268.1
Repurchases of common stock (595.0) (566.4)
Dividends paid (188.8) (165.7) (337.2) (17.3)
Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 53.1 66.7
Other (.3) (9.6) 24.7 21.5
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (209.9) (1,329.9) 508.1 1,192.4
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash
and Cash Equivalents 33.5 8.7 5.9 3.3
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 249.1 (1,130.9) 47.0 61.7
Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 1,476.7 2,123.6 210.8 314.2
Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 1,725.8 $ 992.7 $ 257.8 $ 375.9
* Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis.
The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and
“Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
Deere & Company
Other Financial Information
For the Six Months Ended April 30, Equipment Operations Agricultural Equipment
Commercial and Consumer
Equipment
Construction and Forestry
Dollars in millions 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
Net Sales $ 10,081 $ 9,720 $ 5,579 $ 4,962 $ 1,959 $ 1,948 $ 2,543 $ 2,810
Average Identifiable Assets
With Inventories at LIFO $ 7,823 $ 7,573 $ 3,861 $ 3,686 $ 1,584 $ 1,662 $ 2,378 $ 2,225
With Inventories at Standard Cost $ 8,925 $ 8,659 $ 4,599 $ 4,410 $ 1,777 $ 1,855 $ 2,549 $ 2,394
Operating Profit $ 1,099 $ 1,047 $ 624 $ 491 $ 188 $ 146 $ 287 $ 410
Percent of Net Sales 10.9% 10.8% 11.2% 9.9% 9.6% 7.5% 11.3% 14.6%
Operating Return on Assets
With Inventories at LIFO 14.0% 13.8% 16.2% 13.3% 11.9% 8.8% 12.1% 18.4%
With Inventories at Standard Cost 12.3% 12.1% 13.6% 11.1% 10.6% 7.9% 11.3% 17.1%
SVA Cost of Assets $ (531) $ (520) $ (275) $ (265) $ (103) $ (111) $ (153) $ (144)
SVA $ 568 $ 527 $ 349 $ 226 $ 85 $ 35 $ 134 $ 266
For the Six Months Ended April 30, Financial Services
Dollars in millions 2007 2006
Net Income $ 175 $ 406
Average Equity $ 2,573 $ 2,420
Return on Equity 6.8% 16.8%
Operating Profit $ 265 $ 254
Change in Allowance for Doubtful Receivables $ 5 $ 3
SVA Income $ 270 $ 257
Average Equity Continuing Operations $ 2,573 $ 2,342
Average Allowance for Doubtful Receivables $ 163 $ 146
SVA Average Equity $ 2,736 $ 2,488
Cost of Equity $ (244) $ (223)
SVA Continuing Operations $ 26 $ 34
The Company evaluates its business results on the basis of generally accepted
accounting principles. In addition, it uses a metric referred to as Shareholder
Value Added (SVA), which management believes is an appropriate measure for
the performance of its businesses. SVA is, in effect, the pretax profit left over
after subtracting the cost of enterprise capital. The Company is aiming for a
sustained creation of SVA and is using this metric for various performance
goals. Certain compensation is also determined on the basis of performance
using this measure. For purposes of determining SVA, each of the equipment
segments is assessed a pretax cost of assets, which on an annual basis is
approximately 11-12 percent of the segment’s average identifiable operating
assets during the applicable period with inventory at standard cost. Management
believes that valuing inventories at standard cost more closely approximates the
current cost of inventory and the Company’s investment in the asset. Financial
Services is assessed a pretax cost of equity, which on an annual basis is
approximately 18 percent of its average equity during the period excluding the
allowance for doubtful receivables. The cost of assets or equity, as applicable, is
deducted from the operating profit or added to the operating loss of the
equipment segments or Financial Services to determine the amount of SVA. For
this purpose, the operating profit of Financial Services is net income before
income taxes, changes to the allowance for doubtful receivables and
discontinued operations. The average equity and operating profit of Financial
Services is adjusted for the allowance for doubtful receivables in order to more
closely reflect credit losses on a write-off basis.

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John DeereMedia Release & Financials 2007 2nd

  • 1. Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 1 NEWS RELEASE – May 16, 2007 For information, call: Ken Golden Director, Strategic Public Relations 309-765-5678 Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Of $624 Million 25 percent increase reported in second-quarter EPS from continuing operations. Positive asset-management trend continues. Favorable global farm fundamentals. MOLINE, Illinois (May 16, 2007) — Deere & Company today announced worldwide net income of $623.6 million, or $2.72 per share, for the second quarter ended April 30. Last year’s second-quarter net income of $744.6 million, or $3.13 per share, included $227.6 million from the company's discontinued health-care business. Income from continuing operations was $623.6 million, or $2.72 per share, for the second quarter, versus $517.0 million, or $2.17 per share, last year. For the first six months, net income was $862.3 million, or $3.76 per share, compared with $980.5 million, or $4.11 per share, last year. Six-month income from continuing operations was $862.3 million, or $3.76 per share, compared with $740.9 million, or $3.11 per share, last year. Income from continuing operations for both the quarter and six months last year included an after- tax charge of $44.2 million related to the completion of a cash tender offer to repurchase outstanding debt securities. Worldwide net sales and revenues increased 5 percent to $6.882 billion for the second quarter and were up 5 percent to $11.308 billion for the first six months. Net sales of the equipment operations were $6.266 billion for the quarter and $10.081 billion for six months, compared with $6.029 billion and $9.720 billion for the respective periods last year. Improving conditions in the global farm sector, coupled with a positive customer response to the company’s innovative product lineup, are continuing to drive strong results, noted Robert W. Lane, chairman and chief executive officer. "Advanced product offerings that help John Deere customers be more profitable and productive are supporting our positive financial performance and expanded global market presence,” he said. "At the same time, we are making further progress holding the line on asset levels while effectively serving the needs of customers
  • 2. Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 2 throughout the world.” Trade receivables and inventories relative to sales have declined for 28 consecutive quarters, compared with the same period of the prior year. Summary of Operations Net sales of the worldwide equipment operations increased 4 percent for both the quarter and six months. This included positive effects for currency translation and price changes of 4 percent for both the quarter and six months. Equipment net sales in the U.S. and Canada were down 3 percent for the quarter and down 4 percent for the year to date. Net sales outside the U.S. and Canada increased by 22 percent for the quarter and 23 percent for six months, including a positive currency-translation effect of 7 percent for both periods. Deere’s equipment divisions reported operating profit of $829 million for the quarter and $1.099 billion for six months, compared with $786 million and $1.047 billion for the periods last year. Higher operating profit for the quarter and six months was primarily the result of improved price realization, partially offset by higher selling and administrative expenses and increased raw material costs. The impact of higher sales volumes from the company’s agricultural-equipment division largely offset lower construction-equipment volumes in both periods. Deere’s ongoing emphasis on rigorous asset management is continuing to produce solid results. Trade receivables and inventories at the end of the quarter were $6.970 billion, or 34 percent of previous 12-month sales, compared with $7.112 billion, or 36 percent of sales, a year ago. Financial services reported net income of $86.4 million for the quarter and $174.6 million for six months versus $309.4 million and $406.0 million last year, which included results from the discontinued health-care business. Income from continuing operations was $86.4 million for the quarter and $174.6 million for six months, versus $81.8 million and $166.4 million a year earlier. The improvement for both periods was primarily due to growth in the credit portfolio, partially offset by a higher provision for credit losses and, for the first six months, increased selling and administrative expenses. Company Outlook Company equipment sales are projected to increase by approximately 6 percent for full- year 2007 and to be up about 5 percent for the third quarter. Included in the yearly forecast is about two percentage points of positive currency translation. Net income is forecast to be around $1.55 billion for the year and in a range of $400 million to $425 million for the third quarter. Company Summary "Our efforts to grow a great business are meeting with considerable success,” Lane said. "As a result, the company is poised to realize substantial benefits from powerful global economic
  • 3. Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 3 trends, such as growing affluence, increasing demand for food, and the rising use of biofuels. In our view, these global developments hold great long-range potential for the company and its investors. On the basis of these factors, we believe John Deere is in an increasingly attractive position to deliver more sustainable, strong levels of performance over the long term.” * * * Equipment Division Performance Agricultural. Division sales increased 14 percent for the quarter and 12 percent for six months. Sales increased due to higher volumes, improved price realization, and the favorable effects of currency translation. Operating profit was $487 million for the quarter and $624 million for six months, compared with $385 million and $491 million for the respective periods last year. Operating profit for both periods was higher primarily due to improved price realization and higher sales volumes. Partially offsetting the improvement was higher selling and administrative expenses attributable in part to the division’s growth initiatives. Commercial & Consumer. Division sales were largely unchanged for the quarter and six months compared with the prior year. Improved price realization and the favorable effects of currency translation were mostly offset by lower shipment volumes. Operating profit was $150 million for the quarter and $188 million year to date, compared with $127 million and $146 million for the respective periods last year. The profit increase for both periods was due to improved price realization, a favorable product mix and lower operating costs, partially offset by lower shipment volumes. Construction & Forestry. Sales declined 12 percent for the quarter and 10 percent for six months. Operating profit was $192 million for the quarter and $287 million for six months, compared with $274 million and $410 million a year ago. Lower operating profit for both periods was primarily due to lower sales volumes and higher raw-material costs, partially offset by improved price realization year to date. Last year’s results included expenses related to the closure of a Canadian forestry-equipment facility. Market Conditions & Outlook Agricultural. Global demand for farm commodities remains quite strong, driven by growing economic prosperity and robust demand for renewable fuels. Agricultural equipment sales in the U.S. and Canada started the year on a slow pace but have picked up in recent months and are expected to gain further momentum as the year progresses. Industry sales for the region are forecast to be up about 5 percent for the year, with increases in high-horsepower tractors more than offsetting relatively flat combine sales and weakness in cotton equipment.
  • 4. Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 4 European markets are benefiting from solid farm fundamentals, though concerns over potential drought conditions in France, Germany and Italy could affect machinery demand. Industry sales in Western Europe are forecast to be flat to up 2 percent for the year. Aided by increased demand for productive farm machinery, markets in Eastern Europe and the CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States) countries, including Russia, are expected to see higher sales. In South America, industry sales are now expected to be up by about 20 percent for the year, primarily as a result of improved conditions in Brazil. The Brazilian market is receiving support from higher commodity prices and strong demand for sugarcane. Industry sales in Australia are expected be down about 20 percent for the year largely as a result of drought conditions. Based on these factors and market conditions, worldwide sales of the company’s agricultural equipment are forecast to increase by about 13 percent for full-year 2007, including about 3 points of currency impact. Commercial & Consumer. John Deere commercial and consumer equipment sales are projected to be up about 11 percent for the year, including about $350 million of sales from LESCO, Inc. Acquired by Deere earlier this month, LESCO is a leading supplier of consumable lawn care, landscape, golf course and pest control products. Division sales also are expected to benefit from the success of new lines of residential zero-turn radius mowers and utility vehicles among other products. Construction & Forestry. U.S. markets for construction and forestry equipment are expected to remain under pressure for the year. While nonresidential spending in the U.S. is forecast for improvement, the outlook for residential construction remains lower than last year. Further, sales to the independent rental channel are expected to decline significantly. In this environment, Deere's worldwide sales of construction and forestry equipment are forecast to decrease by about 11 percent for the year. Credit. Full-year 2007 net income for Deere's credit operations is forecast to be approximately $355 million. The expected improvement is being driven by growth in the credit portfolio, partially offset by higher administrative and operating expenses in support of division growth initiatives. John Deere Capital Corporation The following is disclosed on behalf of the company's credit subsidiary, John Deere Capital Corporation (JDCC), in connection with the disclosure requirements applicable to its periodic issuance of debt securities in the public market.
  • 5. Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 5 JDCC's net income was $76.3 million for the quarter and $149.5 million for the year to date, compared with net income of $68.5 million and $138.6 million for the respective periods last year. Results for the second quarter and for the first six months benefited from growth in the portfolio, partially offset by a higher provision for credit losses. The first six months this year were also affected by increased selling and administrative expenses. Net receivables and leases financed by JDCC were $18.245 billion at April 30, 2007, compared with $17.142 billion one year ago. Net receivables and leases administered, which include receivables previously sold, totaled $18.830 billion at April 30, 2007, compared with $18.343 billion one year ago. Safe Harbor Statement Safe Harbor Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: Statements under “Company Outlook,” “Company Summary,” “Market Conditions & Outlook,” and other statements herein that relate to future operating periods are subject to important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially. Some of these risks and uncertainties could affect particular lines of business, while others could affect all of the Company’s businesses. Forward-looking statements involve certain factors that are subject to change, including for the Company’s agricultural equipment segment, the many interrelated factors that affect farmers’ confidence. These factors include worldwide demand for agricultural products, world grain stocks, weather conditions (including drought in Australia and potential drought in Western Europe), soil conditions, harvest yields, prices for commodities and livestock, crop production expenses, availability of transport for crops, the growth of non-food uses for some crops (including ethanol and biodiesel production), real estate values, available acreage for farming, the land ownership policies of various governments, changes in government farm programs (including those that may result from farm economic conditions in Brazil), international reaction to such programs, global trade agreements, animal diseases and their effects on poultry and beef consumption and prices (including bovine spongiform encephalopathy, commonly known as “mad cow” disease, and avian flu), crop pests and diseases (including Asian rust), and the level of farm product exports (including concerns about genetically modified organisms). Factors affecting the outlook for the Company’s commercial and consumer equipment segment include weather conditions, general economic conditions, consumer confidence, consumer borrowing patterns, consumer purchasing preferences, housing starts, and spending by municipalities and golf courses. The number of housing starts, interest rates and consumer spending patterns are especially important to sales of the Company’s construction equipment. The levels of public and non-residential construction also impact the results of the Company’s construction and forestry
  • 6. Deere Reports Second-Quarter Earnings Page 6 segment. Prices for pulp, lumber and structural panels are important to sales of forestry equipment. All of the Company’s businesses and its reported results are affected by general economic conditions in and the political and social stability of the global markets in which the Company operates; production, design and technological difficulties, including capacity and supply constraints and prices, including for supply commodities such as steel and rubber; the availability and prices of strategically sourced materials, components and whole goods; start-up of new plants and new products; the success of new product initiatives and customer acceptance of new products; oil and energy prices and supplies; inflation and deflation rates, interest rate levels and foreign currency exchange rates; the availability and cost of freight; trade, monetary and fiscal policies of various countries; wars and other international conflicts and the threat thereof; actions by the U.S. Federal Reserve Board and other central banks; actions by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission; actions by environmental regulatory agencies, including those related to engine emissions and the risk of global warming; actions by other regulatory bodies; actions by rating agencies; capital market disruptions; customer borrowing and repayment practices, and the number of customer loan delinquencies and defaults; actions of competitors in the various industries in which the Company competes, particularly price discounting; dealer practices especially as to levels of new and used field inventories; labor relations; changes to accounting standards; the effects of, or response to, terrorism; and legislation affecting the sectors in which the Company operates. The spread of major epidemics (including influenza, SARS, fevers and other viruses) also could affect Company results. Company results are also affected by changes in the level of employee retirement benefits, changes in market values of investment assets and the level of interest rates, which impact retirement benefit costs, and significant changes in health care costs. Other factors that could affect results are changes in Company declared dividends, acquisitions and divestitures of businesses, and common stock issuances and repurchases. The Company’s outlook is based upon assumptions relating to the factors described above, which are sometimes based upon estimates and data prepared by government agencies. Such estimates and data are often revised. The Company, except as required by law, undertakes no obligation to update or revise its outlook, whether as a result of new developments or otherwise. Further information concerning the Company and its businesses, including factors that potentially could materially affect the Company’s financial results, is included in the Company’s most recent annual report on Form 10-K (including the factors discussed in Item 1A. Risk Factors) and other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
  • 7. Second Quarter 2007 Press Release (millions of dollars) Three Months Ended April 30 Six Months Ended April 30 2007 2006 % Change 2007 2006 % Change Net sales and revenues: Agricultural equipment net sales $ 3,498 $ 3,068 +14 $ 5,579 $ 4,962 +12 Commercial and consumer equipment net sales 1,318 1,319 1,959 1,948 +1 Construction and forestry net sales 1,450 1,642 -12 2,543 2,810 -10 Total net sales * 6,266 6,029 +4 10,081 9,720 +4 Credit revenues 501 434 +15 994 842 +18 Other revenues 115 99 +16 233 202 +15 Total net sales and revenues * $ 6,882 $ 6,562 +5 $ 11,308 $ 10,764 +5 Operating profit: ** Agricultural equipment $ 487 $ 385 +26 $ 624 $ 491 +27 Commercial and consumer equipment 150 127 +18 188 146 +29 Construction and forestry 192 274 -30 287 410 -30 Credit 131 124 +6 263 253 +4 Other 2 1 +100 Total operating profit * 960 910 +5 1,364 1,301 +5 Interest, corporate expenses and income taxes (336) (393) -15 (502) (560) -10 Income from continuing operations 624 517 +21 862 741 +16 Income from discontinued operations 228 240 Net income $ 624 $ 745 -16 $ 862 $ 981 -12 * Includes equipment operations outside the U.S. and Canada as follows: Net sales $ 2,100 $ 1,723 +22 $ 3,424 $ 2,795 +23 Operating profit $ 251 $ 171 +47 $ 334 $ 243 +37 The company views its operations as consisting of two geographic areas, the “U.S. and Canada”, and “outside the U.S. and Canada”. ** Operating profit is income from continuing operations before external interest expense, certain foreign exchange gains and losses, income taxes and corporate expenses. However, operating profit of the credit segment includes the effect of interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses.
  • 8. DEERE & COMPANY STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 (In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited 2007 2006 Net Sales and Revenues Net sales $ 6,265.9 $ 6,029.0 Finance and interest income 490.4 416.9 Other income 126.2 115.6 Total 6,882.5 6,561.5 Costs and Expenses Cost of sales 4,705.5 4,542.7 Research and development expenses 204.3 187.8 Selling, administrative and general expenses 657.3 613.8 Interest expense 283.6 250.4 Other operating expenses 142.6 181.6 Total 5,993.3 5,776.3 Income of Consolidated Group Before Income Taxes 889.2 785.2 Provision for income taxes 279.9 269.9 Income of Consolidated Group 609.3 515.3 Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates Credit .1 .2 Other 14.2 1.5 Total 14.3 1.7 Income from Continuing Operations 623.6 517.0 Income from Discontinued Operations 227.6 Net Income $ 623.6 $ 744.6 Per Share Data Basic: Continuing operations $ 2.75 $ 2.19 Discontinued operations .97 Net income $ 2.75 $ 3.16 Diluted: Continuing operations $ 2.72 $ 2.17 Discontinued operations .96 Net income $ 2.72 $ 3.13 Average Shares Outstanding: Basic 226.5 235.3 Diluted 229.3 238.1 See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
  • 9. DEERE & COMPANY STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 (In millions of dollars and shares except per share amounts) Unaudited 2007 2006 Net Sales and Revenues Net sales $ 10,080.8 $ 9,720.3 Finance and interest income 972.8 820.4 Other income 254.0 222.9 Total 11,307.6 10,763.6 Costs and Expenses Cost of sales 7,655.7 7,439.0 Research and development expenses 381.1 348.8 Selling, administrative and general expenses 1,200.7 1,081.5 Interest expense 550.7 480.3 Other operating expenses 264.8 288.7 Total 10,053.0 9,638.3 Income of Consolidated Group Before Income Taxes 1,254.6 1,125.3 Provision for income taxes 408.0 386.0 Income of Consolidated Group 846.6 739.3 Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Affiliates Credit .2 .3 Other 15.5 1.3 Total 15.7 1.6 Income from Continuing Operations 862.3 740.9 Income from Discontinued Operations 239.6 Net Income $ 862.3 $ 980.5 Per Share Data Basic: Continuing operations $ 3.80 $ 3.14 Discontinued operations 1.02 Net income $ 3.80 $ 4.16 Diluted: Continuing operations $ 3.76 $ 3.11 Discontinued operations 1.00 Net income $ 3.76 $ 4.11 Average Shares Outstanding: Basic 226.9 235.8 Diluted 229.6 238.5 See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
  • 10. DEERE & COMPANY CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET (In millions of dollars) Unaudited April 30 October 31 April 30 2007 2006 2006 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,983.7 $ 1,687.5 $ 1,201.9 Marketable securities 1,864.8 1,816.7 1,774.7 Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates 22.2 22.2 22.7 Trade accounts and notes receivable - net 4,397.6 3,037.7 4,400.6 Financing receivables - net 13,314.8 14,004.0 13,082.9 Restricted financing receivables - net 2,766.3 2,370.8 1,685.3 Other receivables 411.0 448.2 366.7 Equipment on operating leases - net 1,490.4 1,493.9 1,360.9 Inventories 2,572.8 1,957.3 2,711.8 Property and equipment - net 3,100.2 2,763.6 2,449.9 Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 138.6 124.0 109.8 Goodwill 1,117.1 1,110.0 1,083.3 Other intangible assets - net 77.8 56.4 53.3 Prepaid pension costs 2,636.8 2,642.4 2,648.2 Other assets 367.2 465.6 458.3 Deferred income taxes 756.5 582.2 538.1 Deferred charges 150.3 137.9 146.4 Total Assets $ 37,168.1 $ 34,720.4 $ 34,094.8 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Short-term borrowings $ 9,809.7 $ 8,121.2 $ 7,584.5 Payables to unconsolidated affiliates 126.7 31.0 188.0 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,803.1 4,482.8 4,330.7 Accrued taxes 339.6 152.5 246.2 Deferred income taxes 101.8 64.9 67.0 Long-term borrowings 11,275.6 11,584.0 11,479.8 Retirement benefit accruals and other liabilities 2,752.0 2,792.8 2,638.3 Total liabilities 29,208.5 27,229.2 26,534.5 Stockholders’ equity 7,959.6 7,491.2 7,560.3 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 37,168.1 $ 34,720.4 $ 34,094.8 See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
  • 11. DEERE & COMPANY STATEMENT OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 (In millions of dollars) Unaudited 2007 2006 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income $ 862.3 $ 980.5 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash used for operating activities: Provision for doubtful receivables 30.3 17.4 Provision for depreciation and amortization 367.4 331.9 Share-based compensation expense 55.0 61.0 Gain on the sale of a business (355.4) Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated affiliates (12.9) (.2) Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes (137.5) 82.4 Changes in assets and liabilities: Trade, notes and financing receivables related to sales of equipment (1,169.5) (1,478.3) Inventories (684.5) (657.7) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 242.1 44.2 Accrued income taxes payable/receivable 262.9 196.8 Retirement benefit accruals/prepaid pension costs (71.1) (592.0) Other 95.8 (23.5) Net cash used for operating activities (159.7) (1,392.9) Cash Flows from Investing Activities Collections of financing receivables 5,518.2 4,921.0 Proceeds from sales of financing receivables 59.3 39.6 Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 1,113.5 1,913.0 Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 168.2 157.0 Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold 437.2 Cost of financing receivables acquired (5,295.4) (5,002.3) Purchases of marketable securities (1,155.5) (1,443.8) Purchases of property and equipment (527.9) (322.8) Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (194.8) (190.2) Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (14.6) Other 124.8 (40.8) Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (189.6) 453.3 Cash Flows from Financing Activities Increase in short-term borrowings 1,044.4 456.4 Proceeds from long-term borrowings 1,339.5 1,479.8 Payments of long-term borrowings (1,220.7) (1,657.9) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 178.6 268.1 Repurchases of common stock (595.0) (566.4) Dividends paid (188.8) (165.7) Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 53.1 66.7 Other (5.0) (9.6) Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 606.1 (128.6) Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents 39.4 11.9 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 296.2 (1,056.3) Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 1,687.5 2,258.2 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 1,983.7 $ 1,201.9 See Notes to Interim Financial Statements.
  • 12. Notes to Interim Financial Statements (Unaudited) (1) Dividends declared and paid on a per share basis were as follows: Three Months Ended April 30 Six Months Ended April 30 2007 2006 2007 2006 Dividends declared $ .44 $ .39 $ .88 $ .78 Dividends paid $ .44 $ .39 $ .83 $ .70 (2) The calculation of basic net income per share is based on the average number of shares outstanding. The calculation of diluted net income per share recognizes the dilutive effect of the assumed exercise of stock options. (3) Comprehensive income, which includes all changes in the Company’s equity during the period except transactions with stockholders, was as follows in millions of dollars: Three Months Ended April 30 Six Months Ended April 30 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net income $ 623.6 $ 744.6 $ 862.3 $ 980.5 Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax: Cumulative translation adjustment 109.8 46.6 104.6 75.4 Unrealized gain (loss) on investments .9 (1.0) (.8) 1.1 Unrealized gain on derivatives .2 3.7 1.4 4.1 Comprehensive income $ 734.5 $ 793.9 $ 967.5 $ 1,061.1 (4) The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all Deere & Company’s subsidiaries except for the health care operations, which are reported on a discontinued basis in the Statements of Consolidated Income and the Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheet. In the supplemental consolidating data in Note 5 to the financial statements, "Equipment Operations" include the Company's agricultural equipment, commercial and consumer equipment and construction and forestry operations, with Financial Services reflected on the equity basis except for the health care operations, which are reported on a discontinued basis. The supplemental "Financial Services" data in Note 5 include primarily Deere & Company's credit operations with the health care operations reported on a discontinued basis. In February 2006, the Company sold its health care operations.
  • 13. (5) SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA STATEMENT OF INCOME For the Three Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 (In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS* FINANCIAL SERVICES 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net Sales and Revenues Net sales $ 6,265.9 $ 6,029.0 Finance and interest income 27.1 16.6 $ 541.0 $ 475.0 Other income 95.0 88.7 48.7 40.1 Total 6,388.0 6,134.3 589.7 515.1 Costs and Expenses Cost of sales 4,705.7 4,542.7 Research and development expenses 204.3 187.8 Selling, administrative and general expenses 557.5 516.8 101.6 97.5 Interest expense 46.5 52.4 247.6 208.6 Interest compensation to Financial Services 67.1 64.2 Other operating expenses 48.0 109.5 110.2 84.6 Total 5,629.1 5,473.4 459.4 390.7 Income of Consolidated Group Before Income Taxes 758.9 660.9 130.3 124.4 Provision for income taxes 236.0 227.2 44.0 42.8 Income of Consolidated Group 522.9 433.7 86.3 81.6 Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates Credit 86.6 81.5 .1 .2 Other 14.1 1.8 Total 100.7 83.3 .1 .2 Income from Continuing Operations 623.6 517.0 86.4 81.8 Income from Discontinued Operations 227.6 227.6 Net Income $ 623.6 $ 744.6 $ 86.4 $ 309.4 * Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis except for the health care operations reported on a discontinued basis. The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
  • 14. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) STATEMENT OF INCOME For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 (In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS* FINANCIAL SERVICES 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net Sales and Revenues Net sales $ 10,080.8 $ 9,720.3 Finance and interest income 49.3 38.7 $ 1,062.0 $ 916.2 Other income 199.0 178.8 91.7 72.8 Total 10,329.1 9,937.8 1,153.7 989.0 Costs and Expenses Cost of sales 7,656.3 7,439.0 Research and development expenses 381.1 348.8 Selling, administrative and general expenses 1,014.3 913.5 190.0 169.6 Interest expense 89.0 106.0 482.6 395.6 Interest compensation to Financial Services 117.6 113.1 Other operating expenses 80.5 145.9 216.8 170.0 Total 9,338.8 9,066.3 889.4 735.2 Income of Consolidated Group Before Income Taxes 990.3 871.5 264.3 253.8 Provision for income taxes 318.1 298.3 89.9 87.7 Income of Consolidated Group 672.2 573.2 174.4 166.1 Equity in Income of Unconsolidated Subsidiaries and Affiliates Credit 173.6 165.8 .2 .3 Other 16.5 1.9 Total 190.1 167.7 .2 .3 Income from Continuing Operations 862.3 740.9 174.6 166.4 Income from Discontinued Operations 239.6 239.6 Net Income $ 862.3 $ 980.5 $ 174.6 $ 406.0 * Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis except for the health care operations reported on a discontinued basis. The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
  • 15. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) CONDENSED BALANCE SHEET (In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS * FINANCIAL SERVICES April 30 2007 October 31 2006 April 30 2006 April 30 2007 October 31 2006 April 30 2006 Assets Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,725.8 $ 1,476.7 $ 826.1 $ 257.8 $ 210.8 $ 375.9 Cash equivalents deposited with unconsolidated subsidiaries 166.6 Cash and cash equivalents 1,725.8 1,476.7 992.7 257.8 210.8 375.9 Marketable securities 1,726.4 1,709.0 1,708.5 138.4 107.7 66.2 Receivables from unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates 166.3 494.2 307.2 1.8 .1 3.3 Trade accounts and notes receivable - net 1,431.3 986.7 1,341.8 3,564.0 2,485.6 3,580.1 Financing receivables - net 3.9 5.3 2.6 13,310.9 13,998.7 13,080.3 Restricted financing receivables - net 2,766.3 2,370.8 1,685.3 Other receivables 307.2 317.9 248.3 103.7 130.4 118.4 Equipment on operating leases - net 1,490.4 1,493.9 1,360.9 Inventories 2,572.8 1,957.3 2,711.8 Property and equipment - net 2,514.6 2,414.0 2,293.7 585.6 349.6 156.3 Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates 2,568.0 2,665.3 2,546.3 5.2 4.6 4.7 Goodwill 1,117.1 1,110.0 1,083.3 Other intangible assets - net 77.8 56.4 53.3 Prepaid pension costs 2,626.6 2,630.3 2,634.0 10.2 12.1 14.2 Other assets 205.8 200.5 178.7 161.5 265.1 279.5 Deferred income taxes 815.1 681.5 637.9 35.3 10.6 8.1 Deferred charges 118.6 105.6 113.3 33.4 33.2 34.9 Total Assets $ 17,977.3 $ 16,810.7 $ 16,853.4 $ 22,464.5 $ 21,473.2 $ 20,768.1 Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity Short-term borrowings $ 297.6 $ 282.5 $ 244.3 $ 9,512.1 $ 7,838.6 $ 7,340.2 Payables to unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates 128.5 31.0 191.2 144.0 472.2 451.2 Accounts payable and accrued expenses 4,559.8 4,115.2 4,056.4 842.7 803.1 797.4 Accrued taxes 308.2 137.9 210.0 31.4 14.6 36.2 Deferred income taxes 36.9 16.8 15.6 158.8 158.0 159.2 Long-term borrowings 1,965.0 1,969.5 1,960.5 9,310.5 9,614.5 9,519.3 Retirement benefit accruals and other liabilities 2,721.7 2,766.6 2,615.1 30.4 26.3 23.2 Total liabilities 10,017.7 9,319.5 9,293.1 20,029.9 18,927.3 18,326.7 Stockholders' equity 7,959.6 7,491.2 7,560.3 2,434.6 2,545.9 2,441.4 Total Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity $ 17,977.3 $ 16,810.7 $ 16,853.4 $ 22,464.5 $ 21,473.2 $ 20,768.1 * Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis except for the health care operations reported on a discontinued basis. The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the "Equipment Operations" and "Financial Services" have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
  • 16. SUPPLEMENTAL CONSOLIDATING DATA (Continued) STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS For the Six Months Ended April 30, 2007 and 2006 (In millions of dollars) Unaudited EQUIPMENT OPERATIONS* FINANCIAL SERVICES 2007 2006 2007 2006 Cash Flows from Operating Activities Net income $ 862.3 $ 980.5 $ 174.6 $ 406.0 Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by (used for) operating activities: Provision (credit) for doubtful receivables (.2) 5.0 30.6 12.4 Provision for depreciation and amortization 217.8 200.5 178.3 153.9 Gain on the sale of a business (355.4) (355.4) Undistributed earnings of unconsolidated subsidiaries and affiliates 149.9 (167.6) (.2) (.2) Provision (credit) for deferred income taxes (112.1) 84.5 (25.4) (2.0) Changes in assets and liabilities: Receivables (489.6) (467.4) 3.3 14.0 Inventories (576.3) (567.5) Accounts payable and accrued expenses 394.7 75.5 11.3 113.5 Accrued income taxes payable/receivable 246.7 182.7 16.2 14.1 Retirement benefit accruals/prepaid pension costs (76.6) (583.2) 5.5 (8.9) Other 147.2 115.4 11.9 64.6 Net cash provided by (used for) operating activities 763.8 (497.0) 406.1 412.0 Cash Flows from Investing Activities Collections of receivables 14,015.4 13,784.8 Proceeds from sales of financing receivables 105.1 52.1 Proceeds from maturities and sales of marketable securities 1,111.3 1,809.6 2.1 103.4 Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 168.2 157.0 Proceeds from sales of businesses, net of cash sold 437.2 Cost of receivables acquired (14,684.6) (15,047.4) Purchases of marketable securities (1,123.0) (1,366.4) (32.5) (77.4) Purchases of property and equipment (278.8) (224.7) (249.1) (98.1) Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (341.1) (312.0) Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (14.6) Other (47.8) 46.2 143.4 (108.4) Net cash provided by (used for) investing activities (338.3) 687.3 (873.1) (1,546.0) Cash Flows from Financing Activities Increase (decrease) in short-term borrowings 13.3 (171.5) 1,031.1 627.9 Change in intercompany receivables/payables 334.7 24.2 (334.7) (37.3) Proceeds from long-term borrowings 1,339.4 1,479.8 Payments of long-term borrowings (5.5) (775.7) (1,215.2) (882.2) Proceeds from issuance of common stock 178.6 268.1 Repurchases of common stock (595.0) (566.4) Dividends paid (188.8) (165.7) (337.2) (17.3) Excess tax benefits from share-based compensation 53.1 66.7 Other (.3) (9.6) 24.7 21.5 Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities (209.9) (1,329.9) 508.1 1,192.4 Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash and Cash Equivalents 33.5 8.7 5.9 3.3 Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash and Cash Equivalents 249.1 (1,130.9) 47.0 61.7 Cash and Cash Equivalents at Beginning of Period 1,476.7 2,123.6 210.8 314.2 Cash and Cash Equivalents at End of Period $ 1,725.8 $ 992.7 $ 257.8 $ 375.9 * Deere & Company with Financial Services on the equity basis. The supplemental consolidating data is presented for informational purposes. Transactions between the “Equipment Operations” and “Financial Services” have been eliminated to arrive at the consolidated financial statements.
  • 17. Deere & Company Other Financial Information For the Six Months Ended April 30, Equipment Operations Agricultural Equipment Commercial and Consumer Equipment Construction and Forestry Dollars in millions 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 Net Sales $ 10,081 $ 9,720 $ 5,579 $ 4,962 $ 1,959 $ 1,948 $ 2,543 $ 2,810 Average Identifiable Assets With Inventories at LIFO $ 7,823 $ 7,573 $ 3,861 $ 3,686 $ 1,584 $ 1,662 $ 2,378 $ 2,225 With Inventories at Standard Cost $ 8,925 $ 8,659 $ 4,599 $ 4,410 $ 1,777 $ 1,855 $ 2,549 $ 2,394 Operating Profit $ 1,099 $ 1,047 $ 624 $ 491 $ 188 $ 146 $ 287 $ 410 Percent of Net Sales 10.9% 10.8% 11.2% 9.9% 9.6% 7.5% 11.3% 14.6% Operating Return on Assets With Inventories at LIFO 14.0% 13.8% 16.2% 13.3% 11.9% 8.8% 12.1% 18.4% With Inventories at Standard Cost 12.3% 12.1% 13.6% 11.1% 10.6% 7.9% 11.3% 17.1% SVA Cost of Assets $ (531) $ (520) $ (275) $ (265) $ (103) $ (111) $ (153) $ (144) SVA $ 568 $ 527 $ 349 $ 226 $ 85 $ 35 $ 134 $ 266 For the Six Months Ended April 30, Financial Services Dollars in millions 2007 2006 Net Income $ 175 $ 406 Average Equity $ 2,573 $ 2,420 Return on Equity 6.8% 16.8% Operating Profit $ 265 $ 254 Change in Allowance for Doubtful Receivables $ 5 $ 3 SVA Income $ 270 $ 257 Average Equity Continuing Operations $ 2,573 $ 2,342 Average Allowance for Doubtful Receivables $ 163 $ 146 SVA Average Equity $ 2,736 $ 2,488 Cost of Equity $ (244) $ (223) SVA Continuing Operations $ 26 $ 34 The Company evaluates its business results on the basis of generally accepted accounting principles. In addition, it uses a metric referred to as Shareholder Value Added (SVA), which management believes is an appropriate measure for the performance of its businesses. SVA is, in effect, the pretax profit left over after subtracting the cost of enterprise capital. The Company is aiming for a sustained creation of SVA and is using this metric for various performance goals. Certain compensation is also determined on the basis of performance using this measure. For purposes of determining SVA, each of the equipment segments is assessed a pretax cost of assets, which on an annual basis is approximately 11-12 percent of the segment’s average identifiable operating assets during the applicable period with inventory at standard cost. Management believes that valuing inventories at standard cost more closely approximates the current cost of inventory and the Company’s investment in the asset. Financial Services is assessed a pretax cost of equity, which on an annual basis is approximately 18 percent of its average equity during the period excluding the allowance for doubtful receivables. The cost of assets or equity, as applicable, is deducted from the operating profit or added to the operating loss of the equipment segments or Financial Services to determine the amount of SVA. For this purpose, the operating profit of Financial Services is net income before income taxes, changes to the allowance for doubtful receivables and discontinued operations. The average equity and operating profit of Financial Services is adjusted for the allowance for doubtful receivables in order to more closely reflect credit losses on a write-off basis.