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9
On behalf of the John Deere team,
Samuel R. Allen December 18, 2015
Deere’s senior management team is shown in front of a 6195R tractor at
company headquarters in Moline, Illinois. From left: Jim Field, Mark von Pentz, John May,
Max Guinn, Mary Jones, Jean Gilles, Sam Allen, Mike Mack, and Raj Kalathur.
At the same time, we’re condent our actions to develop a
more durable business model will allow the company to continue
delivering solid results even in a depressed farm economy.
On visits to company locations throughout the world in 2015,
I was reminded time and again of the pride that our employees
and other stakeholders share in being associated with John Deere.
This pride has inspired a sense of unity and purpose that
transcends the bounds of language, culture, and nationality.
It also gives our company a powerful competitive advantage in
building its brand and attracting new customers.
All this reinforces my conviction that by working together we
can overcome present challenges, seize the great opportunities
the future holds, and leave no doubt that John Deere’s best days
are still to come!