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Get filing alertsDeere director Dmitri Stockton to retire after 12 years, will not seek re-election in 2027
Filed June 1, 2026 · Period ending May 26, 2026 · ~1 min read
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Director Dmitri Stockton notified the Board on May 26, 2026 that he will not stand for re-election at the 2027 annual meeting after nearly 12 years of service. He will continue serving through his current term.
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The filing explicitly states Stockton's decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices, indicating a routine retirement.
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Summary
Deere & Company disclosed that longtime director Dmitri Stockton will retire from the Board after nearly 12 years of service. Stockton informed the Board on May 26, 2026 that he will not seek re-election at the 2027 annual meeting, though he will continue serving through the remainder of his current term until that meeting.
The company explicitly noted his departure is not related to any disagreements with management or company direction. For retail investors, this is a routine board transition with no apparent red flags. Director retirements after extended tenures are common and often reflect natural board refreshment cycles. The advance notice—more than a year before the 2027 meeting—suggests orderly succession planning. Investors should watch for the company's announcement of Stockton's replacement, which may signal strategic priorities through the expertise and background of the new director nominee.
Section-by-Section Diff
Event · Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation
Item 5.02 — Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Compensation filed; see Key Changes for terms.
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On May 26, 2026, Dmitri Stockton notified the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Deere & Company (the “Company”) that he would not stand for re-election as a director at the 2027 annual meeting of stockholders.
Dmitri Stockton, a director who has served nearly 12 years, informed the Board he will not seek re-election at the 2027 annual meeting. He will continue serving through the remainder of his current term until that meeting. The filing explicitly states his decision is not due to any disagreement with the Company's operations, policies, or practices.
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