Deere & Company evaluates its business segments' performance using operating profit, return on assets, and shareholder value added (SVA). For the quarter ending January 31, 2007: - Agricultural equipment operating profit increased to $137 million from $106 million in 2006. - Construction and forestry equipment operating profit was $95 million compared to $136 million in 2006. - Financial services net income decreased to $88 million from $97 million in 2006, with a return on equity of 3.4% compared to 4.0% last year.