Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report is filed by Deere & Company on January 20, 2026. The filing addresses a significant change in executive leadership under Item 5.02, specifically the departure of the Chief Financial Officer and the appointment of an interim replacement.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a current report regarding corporate governance and does not contain financial performance data. Consequently, there are no reported values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
- Resignation of CFO: Joshua A. Jepsen notified the Company of his resignation as Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective February 19, 2026.
- Reason for Departure: The resignation is not related to any financial or accounting issues, nor any disagreement with the Company regarding operations, policies, or practices.
- Interim Appointment: Ryan D. Campbell was appointed as acting Chief Financial Officer (principal financial officer and principal accounting officer) on an interim basis, effective February 19, 2026.
- Succession Plan: The Company intends to conduct a search for both internal and external candidates to fill the permanent CFO role.
Outlook, Risks, and Management Commentary
The filing confirms that the leadership transition is planned and not indicative of underlying operational distress. Ryan D. Campbell, age 51, brings prior experience as the Company's CFO from March 2019 to May 2022 and has served as President of Worldwide Construction & Forestry and Power Systems since May 2022. No specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items beyond the executive transition are disclosed in this report.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the effective date of the CFO transition (February 19, 2026) for continuity of financial reporting.
- Review the Company's most recent proxy statement (Form DEF 14A filed January 14, 2026) for details on Ryan D. Campbell's compensation.
- Monitor future filings for the announcement of a permanent Chief Financial Officer.
- Confirm that no undisclosed accounting irregularities exist, as explicitly stated in the filing.