Deere & Company Director Dmitri Stockton Not Seeking Re-Election

What Happened
On May 26, 2026, director Dmitri Stockton notified Deere & Company’s Board that he will not stand for re-election at the Company’s 2027 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Stockton will continue to serve through the end of his current term at the 2027 meeting. The Company said his decision is not the result of any disagreement with Deere, its operations, policies, or practices.

Key Details

• Notice given: May 26, 2026; Form 8-K filed June 1, 2026.
• Term end: Mr. Stockton’s current term expires at the 2027 annual meeting.
• Tenure: Nearly 12 years of service on Deere’s Board.
• Company statement: Board thanked him for his service and looks forward to his continued service through the 2027 meeting.

Why It Matters
This is a voluntary board change disclosed under Item 5.02 (director departures/elections). For investors, the filing signals an upcoming open board seat and potential future changes to board composition or governance discussions. Because Mr. Stockton will remain in place until the 2027 meeting and the company noted no disagreements, there is no immediate operational or management impact disclosed in this filing.