DEERE & CO, 10-K filed on 12/15/2023
Annual Report
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Document and Entity Information - USD ($)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Nov. 30, 2023
Apr. 28, 2023
Document Information [Line Items]      
Document Type 10-K    
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Document Transition Report false    
Document Period End Date Oct. 29, 2023    
Entity File Number 1-4121    
Entity Registrant Name DEERE & CO    
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code DE    
Entity Tax Identification Number 36-2382580    
Entity Address, Address Line One One John Deere Place    
Entity Address, City or Town Moline    
Entity Address, State or Province IL    
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 61265    
City Area Code 309    
Local Phone Number 765-8000    
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer Yes    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Interactive Data Current Yes    
Entity Filer Category Large Accelerated Filer    
Entity Small Business false    
Entity Emerging Growth Company false    
ICFR Auditor Attestation Flag true    
Document Financial Statement Error Correction [Flag] false    
Entity Shell Company false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   280,255,442  
Entity Public Float     $ 110,752,079,592
Auditor Name DELOITTE & TOUCHE LLP    
Auditor Firm ID 34    
Auditor Location Chicago, Illinois    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --10-29    
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2023    
Document Fiscal Period Focus FY    
Entity Central Index Key 0000315189    
Amendment Flag false    
Common Stock      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security Common stock, $1 par value    
Trading Symbol DE    
Security Exchange Name NYSE    
6.55% Debentures Due 2028      
Document Information [Line Items]      
Title of 12(b) Security 6.55% Debentures Due 2028    
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Security Exchange Name NYSE    
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED INCOME - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues $ 61,251 $ 52,577 $ 44,024
Costs and Expenses      
Research and development expenses 2,177 1,912 1,587
Selling, administrative and general expenses 4,595 3,863 3,383
Interest expense 2,453 1,062 993
Other operating expenses 1,292 1,275 1,343
Total 48,232 43,450 36,422
Income of Consolidated Group before Income Taxes 13,019 9,127 7,602
Provision for income taxes 2,871 2,007 1,658
Income of Consolidated Group 10,148 7,120 5,944
Equity in income of unconsolidated affiliates 7 10 21
Net Income 10,155 7,130 5,965
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (11) (1) 2
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company $ 10,166 $ 7,131 $ 5,963
Per Share Data      
Basic (in dollars per share) $ 34.80 $ 23.42 $ 19.14
Diluted (in dollars per share) 34.63 23.28 18.99
Dividends declared (in dollars per share) 5.05 4.36 3.61
Dividends paid (in dollars per share) $ 4.83 $ 4.28 $ 3.32
Average Shares Outstanding (In millions of shares)      
Basic (in shares) 292.2 304.5 311.6
Diluted (in shares) 293.6 306.3 314.0
Net Sales      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues $ 55,565 $ 47,917 $ 39,737
Cost of Sales      
Cost of sales 37,715 35,338 29,116
Finance and Interest Income      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues 4,683 3,365 3,296
Other income      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues $ 1,003 $ 1,295 $ 991
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED COMPREHENSIVE INCOME      
Net Income $ 10,155 $ 7,130 $ 5,965
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes      
Retirement benefits adjustment (456) 645 2,884
Cumulative translation adjustment 443 (1,116) 118
Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives (29) 63 16
Unrealized loss on debt securities (16) (109) (18)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Net of Income Taxes (58) (517) 3,000
Comprehensive Income of Consolidated Group 10,097 6,613 8,965
Less: Comprehensive income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (2) (16) 2
Comprehensive Income Attributable to Deere & Company $ 10,099 $ 6,629 $ 8,963
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
ASSETS    
Cash and cash equivalents $ 7,458 $ 4,774
Marketable securities 946 734
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net 7,739 6,410
Other receivables 2,623 2,492
Equipment on operating leases - net 6,917 6,623
Inventories 8,160 8,495
Property and equipment - net 6,879 6,056
Goodwill 3,900 3,687
Other intangible assets - net 1,133 1,218
Retirement benefits 3,007 3,730
Deferred income taxes 1,814 824
Other assets 2,503 2,417
Total Assets 104,087 90,030
LIABILITIES    
Short-term borrowings 17,939 12,592
Short-term securitization borrowings 6,995 5,711
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 16,130 14,822
Deferred income taxes 520 495
Long-term borrowings 38,477 33,596
Retirement benefits and other liabilities 2,140 2,457
Total liabilities 82,201 69,673
Commitments and contingencies (Note 20)
Redeemable noncontrolling interest (Note 3) 97 92
STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY    
Common stock, $1 par value (authorized - 1,200,000,000 shares; issued - 536,431,204 shares in 2023 and 2022), at paid-in amount 5,303 5,165
Common stock in treasury, 254,846,927 shares in 2023 and 237,659,289 shares in 2022, at cost (31,335) (24,094)
Retained earnings 50,931 42,247
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3,114) (3,056)
Total Deere & Company stockholders' equity 21,785 20,262
Noncontrolling interests 4 3
Total stockholders' equity 21,789 20,265
Total Liabilities and Stockholders' Equity 104,087 90,030
Unrestricted    
ASSETS    
Financing receivables - net 43,673 36,634
Securitized    
ASSETS    
Financing receivables - net $ 7,335 $ 5,936
Location of liability for pledged asset Short-term securitization borrowings Short-term securitization borrowings
Other assets $ 152 $ 155
Total Assets $ 7,487 $ 6,091
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS (Parenthetical) - $ / shares
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS    
Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) $ 1 $ 1
Common stock, authorized shares 1,200,000,000 1,200,000,000
Common stock, issued shares 536,431,204 536,431,204
Common stock in treasury, shares 254,846,927 237,659,289
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STATEMENTS OF CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOWS - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Cash Flows from Operating Activities      
Net income $ 10,155 $ 7,130 $ 5,965
Adjustments to reconcile net income to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Provision (credit) for credit losses (16) 192 (6)
Provision for depreciation and amortization 2,004 1,895 2,050
Impairments and other adjustments 191    
Impairments and other adjustments   88 50
Share-based compensation expense 130 85 82
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment   (326)  
Credit for deferred income taxes (790) (66) (441)
Changes in assets and liabilities:      
Receivables related to sales (4,253) (2,483) 969
Inventories 279 (2,091) (2,497)
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 830 1,133 1,884
Accrued income taxes payable/receivable (23) 141 11
Retirement benefits (170) (1,015) 29
Other 252 16 (370)
Net cash provided by operating activities 8,589 4,699 7,726
Cash Flows from Investing Activities      
Collections of receivables (excluding receivables related to sales) 23,051 20,907 18,959
Proceeds from sales of equipment on operating leases 1,981 2,093 2,094
Cost of receivables acquired (excluding receivables related to sales) (28,772) (26,300) (23,653)
Acquisitions of businesses, net of cash acquired (82) (498) (244)
Purchases of property and equipment (1,498) (1,134) (848)
Cost of equipment on operating leases acquired (2,970) (2,654) (1,732)
Collateral on derivatives - net (12) (642) (281)
Other (447) (257) (45)
Net cash used for investing activities (8,749) (8,485) (5,750)
Cash Flows from Financing Activities      
Net proceeds in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less) 4,008 3,852 818
Proceeds from borrowings issued (original maturities greater than three months) 15,429 10,358 8,722
Payments of borrowings (original maturities greater than three months) (7,913) (8,445) (7,090)
Repurchases of common stock (7,216) (3,597) (2,538)
Dividends paid (1,427) (1,313) (1,040)
Other (73) (29) 50
Net cash provided by (used for) financing activities 2,808 826 (1,078)
Effect of Exchange Rate Changes on Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash 31 (224) 55
Net Increase (Decrease) in Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash 2,679 (3,184) 953
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at Beginning of Year 4,941 8,125 7,172
Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash at End of Year 7,620 4,941 8,125
Components of Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash      
Cash and cash equivalents 7,458 4,774 8,017
Restricted cash (Other assets) $ 162 $ 167 $ 108
Balance sheet location of restricted cash Other assets Other assets Other assets
Total Cash, Cash Equivalents, and Restricted Cash $ 7,620 $ 4,941 $ 8,125
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STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Common Stock
Treasury Stock
Retained Earnings
Cumulative Effect from Adoption
Retained Earnings
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)
Noncontrolling Interests
Cumulative Effect from Adoption
Total
Balance (ASU 2016-13) at Nov. 01, 2020     $ (35)       $ (35)  
Balance at Nov. 01, 2020 $ 4,895     $ 31,646 $ (5,539) $ 7   $ 12,944
Balance at Nov. 01, 2020   $ (18,065)            
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                
Net income       5,963   2   5,965
Other comprehensive income (loss)         3,000     3,000
Repurchases of common stock   (2,538)           (2,538)
Treasury shares reissued   70           70
Dividends declared       (1,125)   (2)   (1,127)
Share based awards and other 159         (4)   155
Balance at Oct. 31, 2021 5,054     36,449 (2,539) 3   18,434
Balance at Oct. 31, 2021   (20,533)            
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                
Net income       7,131   2   7,133
Other comprehensive income (loss)         (517)     (517)
Repurchases of common stock   (3,597)           (3,597)
Treasury shares reissued   36           36
Dividends declared       (1,327)   (2)   (1,329)
Share based awards and other 111     (6)       105
Balance at Oct. 30, 2022 5,165     42,247 (3,056) 3   20,265
Balance at Oct. 30, 2022   (24,094)           (24,094)
Increase (Decrease) in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest                
Acquisitions (see Note 3)               104
Net loss               (3)
Other comprehensive income (loss)               (15)
Other               6
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Balance at Oct. 30, 2022               92
Increase (Decrease) in Stockholders' Equity                
Net income       10,166   2   10,168
Other comprehensive income (loss)         (58)     (58)
Repurchases of common stock   (7,274)           (7,274)
Treasury shares reissued   33           33
Dividends declared       (1,472)   (5)   (1,477)
Share based awards and other 138     (10)   4   132
Balance at Oct. 29, 2023 $ 5,303     $ 50,931 $ (3,114) $ 4   21,789
Balance at Oct. 29, 2023   $ (31,335)           (31,335)
Increase (Decrease) in Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest                
Net loss               (13)
Other comprehensive income (loss)               9
Other               9
Redeemable Noncontrolling Interest - Balance at Oct. 29, 2023               $ 97
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ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION  
ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION

1. ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION

References to “Deere & Company”, “John Deere”, “Deere”, “we”, “us”, or “our” include our consolidated subsidiaries. We manage our business through the following operating segments: production and precision agriculture (PPA), small agriculture and turf (SAT), construction and forestry (CF), and financial services (FS). References to “equipment operations” include PPA, SAT, and CF, while references to “agriculture and turf” include both PPA and SAT.

Principles of Consolidation

The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all companies in which Deere & Company has a controlling interest. Certain variable interest entities (VIEs) are consolidated since we are the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We consolidate certain VIEs related to retail note securitizations (see Note 12).

We record our investment in each unconsolidated affiliated company (20 to 50 percent ownership) at cost, plus or minus our share of the profit or loss after acquisition, and further reduced for any dividends (see Note 16). Other investments (less than 20 percent ownership) are recorded at cost.

Fiscal Year

We use a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in the reporting period, which generally occurs near the end of October. An additional week is included in the fourth fiscal quarter every five or six years to realign our fiscal quarters with the calendar. The fiscal year ends for 2023, 2022, and 2021 were October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021, respectively. Fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021 contained 52 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, references to particular years, quarters, or months refer to our fiscal years and the associated periods in those fiscal years.

Presentation of Amounts

All amounts are presented in millions of dollars, unless otherwise specified.

Argentina

We have equipment operations and financial services operations in Argentina. The U.S. dollar has historically been the functional currency for our Argentina operations, as our business is indexed to the U.S. dollar due to the highly inflationary conditions. The Argentine government has certain capital and currency controls that restrict our ability to access U.S. dollars in Argentina and remit earnings from our Argentine operations. As of October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, our net investment in Argentina was $766 and $742, respectively. Net sales and revenues from our Argentine operations represented approximately 1 percent of consolidated net sales and revenues for 2023 and 2022. We have employed mechanisms to convert Argentine pesos into U.S. dollars to the extent possible. These mechanisms are short-term in nature, leaving us exposed to long-term currency fluctuations. As of October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, the gross peso exposure was $30 and $133, respectively, while the net peso exposure (after considering the impact of short-term hedges) was $5 and $53, respectively. Argentine peso-denominated monetary assets and liabilities are remeasured at each balance sheet date using the official currency exchange rate.

 

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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS  
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS

The following are significant accounting policies in addition to those included in other notes to the consolidated financial statements.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements

Certain accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions in determining the amounts reflected in the financial statements and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition

General

Sales of equipment and service parts are recognized when we transfer control of the good to the independent customer, which generally occurs upon shipment. In most situations, the independent customer is a dealer, which subsequently sells the equipment and service parts purchased from us to a retail customer, who can finance the equipment with the financial services segment or another source of financing. In some

situations, we sell directly to a retail customer. The term “customer” includes both dealers and retail customers to whom we make direct sales.

Interest-Free Periods and Past-Due Interest

We charge dealers interest on outstanding balances from the earlier of when goods are sold to a retail customer by the dealer or the expiration of the interest-free period granted at the time of the sale to the dealer. Interest-free periods are determined based on the type of equipment sold and the time of year of the sale. These periods range from one to twelve months for most equipment. Interest-free periods may not be extended. Interest charged may not be forgiven, and past due interest rates are charged at higher rates. If the interest-free or below market interest rate period exceeds one year, we adjust the expected sales revenue for the effects of the time value of money using a current market interest rate. The revenue related to the financing component is recognized in “Finance and interest income” using the interest method. We do not adjust the sales price to account for a financing component if the expected interest-free or below market period is one year or less.

Right of Return

Generally, no right of return exists on sales of equipment. Dealers cannot cancel purchases after we recognize a sale and are responsible for payment even if the equipment is not sold to a retail customer. Service parts and certain attachment returns are estimable and accrued at the time a sale is recognized. The estimated returns are based on historical return rates, current dealer inventory levels, and current economic conditions. The estimated returns are recorded in “Other assets” for the inventory value of estimated returns, adjusted for restocking fees. The estimated dealer refund liability, adjusted for restocking fees, is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

Remanufacturing

We remanufacture used engines and components (cores) that are sold to dealers and retail customers for maintenance and repair parts. Revenue for remanufactured components is recognized using the same criteria as other parts sales. When a remanufactured part is sold, we collect a deposit that is repaid if the customer returns a core that meets certain specifications within a defined time period. The deposit received from the customer is recognized as a liability in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” and the used component that is expected to be returned is recognized in “Other assets.” When a customer returns a core, the deposit is repaid, the liability reversed, and the returned core is recorded in inventory to be remanufactured and sold to another customer. If a core is not returned within the required time, the deposit is recognized as revenue in “Net sales,” and the cost of the core is recorded as an expense in “Cost of sales.”

Bundled Technology

Certain equipment is sold with precision guidance, telematics, and other information gathering and analyzing capabilities. These technology solutions require hardware, software, and may include an obligation to provide services for a period of time. These solutions are mostly bundled with the sale of the equipment but

can also be purchased or renewed separately. The revenue related to the hardware and embedded software is recognized at the time of the equipment sale and recorded in “Net sales.” The revenue for the future services and usage-based software is deferred and recognized over the service period. The deferred revenue is recorded as a contract liability in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

Financing Revenue and Origination Costs

Financing revenue and deferred costs on the origination of financing receivables are recorded over the lives of the related receivables using the interest method. Deferred costs are recognized as a reduction to “Finance and interest income.” Income and deferred costs on the origination of operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the scheduled lease terms in “Finance and interest income.”

Sales Incentives

We offer sales incentive programs to promote the sale of our products from the dealer to the retail customer. At the time of the sale to a dealer, we record an estimated cost for the sales incentive programs as a reduction to the sales price. The estimated cost is based on historical data, announced and expected incentive programs, field inventory levels, and forecasted sales volumes. The final cost of these programs is determined at the end of the measurement period for volume-based incentives or when the dealer sells the equipment to a retail customer. Actual cost differences from the original cost estimate are recognized in “Net sales.”

Product Warranties

For equipment and service parts sales, we provide a standard warranty. At the time a sale is recognized, the estimated future warranty costs are recorded. The warranty liability is estimated based on historical warranty claims rate experience and the estimated amount of equipment still under warranty. The historical claims rate is primarily determined by a review of five-year claims costs while also taking into consideration current quality developments. The amount of equipment still under warranty is estimated based on dealer inventories and retail sales.

We also offer extended warranty arrangements for purchase at the customer’s option. The premiums for extended warranties are recognized in “Other income” primarily in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred over the contract period. The unamortized extended warranty premiums (deferred revenue) are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” (see Note 18).

Sales and Transaction Taxes

We collect and remit taxes for revenue producing transactions as necessary based on various tax laws. These taxes include sales, use, value-added, and some excise taxes. We elected to exclude these taxes from the determination of the sales price. These taxes are not included in revenues.

Contract Costs

Incremental costs of obtaining an equipment revenue contract are recognized as an expense when incurred since the amortization period would be one year or less.

Advertising Costs

Advertising costs are charged to “Selling, administrative and general expenses” as incurred. Advertising costs were $244 in 2023, $227 in 2022, and $212 in 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization

Property and equipment, capitalized software, and other intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization. These assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Equipment on operating leases is depreciated over the terms of the leases using the straight-line method. Property and equipment expenditures for new and revised products, increased capacity, and the replacement or major renewal of significant items are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged to expense as incurred.

Cash and Cash Equivalents

We consider investments with purchased maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Receivables and Allowances

All financing and trade receivables are reported on the balance sheet at outstanding principal and accrued interest, adjusted for:

write-offs,
allowance for credit losses, and
unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated financing receivables.

The allowance is a reduction to the receivable balances, and the provision is recorded in “Selling, administrative and general expenses.” The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of the receivable portfolio. The allowance is measured on a collective basis for receivables with similar risk characteristics. Receivables that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Risk characteristics include:

finance product category,
market,
geography,
credit risk, and
remaining balance.

We utilize the following loss forecast models to estimate expected credit losses:

Transition matrix models are used for large and complex retail customer receivable pools. These models are used for more than 90 percent of retail customer receivables. Historical portfolio performance and current delinquency levels are used to forecast future defaults. Estimated recovery rates are applied to the estimated default balance to calculate the expected credit losses.
Weighted average remaining maturity (WARM) models are used for smaller and less complex retail customer receivable pools.
Historical loss rate models are used on wholesale receivables, with consideration of current economic conditions and dealer financial risk.

The model output is adjusted for forecasted economic conditions, which may include the following economic indicators:

commodity prices,
industry equipment sales,
unemployment rates, and
housing starts.

Management reviews each model’s output quarterly, and qualitative adjustments are incorporated as necessary (see Note 11).

Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill, and Other Intangible Asset Impairment

We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets (including equipment on operating leases, property and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets) when events or circumstances warrant such a review. Goodwill and unamortized intangible assets are tested for impairment annually at the end of the third quarter of each fiscal year, and more often if events or circumstances may have caused the fair value to fall below the carrying value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset is considered impaired, the long-lived asset is written down to its fair value (see Notes 4 and 25).

Goodwill is allocated and reviewed for impairment by reporting unit. Goodwill is allocated to the reporting unit in which the business that created the goodwill resides. To test for goodwill impairment, the carrying value of each reporting unit is compared with its fair value. If the carrying value of the goodwill is considered impaired, the impairment is measured as the reporting unit’s carrying value minus the fair value.

Derivative Financial Instruments

It is our policy to use derivative transactions only to manage exposures from the normal course of business. We do not execute derivative transactions for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Our financial services operations have interest rate and foreign currency exposure between (a) the receivable or lease portfolio and (b) how those portfolios are funded. We also have foreign currency exposures at some of our foreign and domestic operations related to buying, selling, and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies. In addition, we have interest rate and foreign currency exposure at certain equipment operations units for sales incentive programs.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral received or paid is not offset against the derivative fair values on the balance sheets. The cash flows from the derivative contracts are recorded in operating activities in the statements of consolidated cash flows. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or remains undesignated.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded as follows:

Cash flow hedges: Recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the income statement. These amounts offset the effects of interest rate changes on the related borrowings in interest expense.
Fair value hedges: Recorded in interest expense, and the gains or losses are offset by the fair value gains or losses on the hedged items (fixed-rate borrowings), which are also recorded in interest expense.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized as they occur in the income statement.

All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the hedging instrument is assessed for its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued (see Note 26).

Foreign Currency Translation

The functional currencies for most of our foreign operations are their respective local currencies. The assets and liabilities of these operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates at the end of the period. The revenues and expenses are translated at weighted-average rates for the period. The gains or losses from these translations are recorded in OCI.

Foreign currency gains or losses and foreign exchange components of derivative contracts are included in net income, with trade flow activity recorded in “Cost of sales,” sales incentive activity recorded in “Net sales,” and all other activity recorded in “Other operating expenses.” The pretax net loss for foreign exchange in 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $159, $175, and $134, respectively.

New Accounting Standards

We closely monitor all Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other authoritative guidance. We adopted the following standards in 2023, none of which had a material effect on our consolidated financial statements:

New Accounting Standards Adopted

 

No. 2021-10 — Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance

No. 2021-05 — Leases (Topic 842): Lessors – Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments

No. 2021-04 — Issuer's Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity Classified Written Call Options

We will adopt the following standards in future periods, none of which are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Standards to be Adopted

No. 2022-04 — Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations

No. 2022-02 — Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures

No. 2022-01 — Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging – Portfolio Layer Method

No. 2021-08 — Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers

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ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS  
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

3. ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS

During the presented periods, we completed acquisitions to support our Leap Ambitions, which focus on advancing our capabilities in technology.

Acquisitions

2023 Acquisitions

In 2023, we acquired SparkAI Inc. (Spark AI) and Smart Apply, Inc. (Smart Apply) to accelerate the integration of smart technology innovation in our products. The combined cost of these acquisitions was $82, net of cash acquired of $2. Spark AI was assigned to the PPA segment, while Smart Apply was assigned to the SAT segment. Most of the purchase price for these acquisitions was allocated to goodwill.

2022 Acquisitions

Kreisel

In February 2022, we acquired majority ownership in Kreisel Electric Inc. (Kreisel), a pioneer in the development of immersion-cooled battery technology. The Austrian company manufactures high-density, high-durability electric battery modules and packs for high-performance and off-highway applications and has created a battery-buffered, high-powered charging infrastructure platform.

The transaction includes a call option to purchase the remaining ownership interest in Kreisel in 2027. The minority interest holders also have a put option that would require us to purchase the holders’ ownership interests in 2027. The put and call options cannot be separated from the noncontrolling interest. Due to the redemption features, the minority interest is classified as redeemable noncontrolling interest in our consolidated balance sheets.

The total cash purchase price was $276, consisting of $253 for the acquired equity interests, $21 to reduce the option price, and customary working capital adjustments, net of cash acquired. The fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity, which are based on information as of the acquisition date and available at October 30, 2022, follows:

February 2022

Trade accounts and notes receivable

$

2

Other receivables

11

Inventories

11

Property and equipment

11

Goodwill

218

Other intangible assets

178

Other assets

6

Total assets

$

437

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

26

Deferred income taxes

39

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

$

96

The identifiable intangible assets were related to technology, trade name, and customer relationships with a weighted average amortization period of 12 years. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. Kreisel is allocated amongst the PPA, SAT, and CF segments.

Excavator Factories

In March 2022, we acquired full ownership of three former Deere-Hitachi joint venture factories and began new license and supply agreements with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd. (Hitachi). The two companies also ended their joint venture manufacturing and marketing agreements. The former joint venture factories continue to manufacture Deere-branded construction excavators and forestry equipment. Through a new supply agreement with Hitachi, Deere continues to offer a full portfolio of excavators. Deere’s marketing arrangement for Hitachi-branded construction excavators and mining equipment in the Americas ended with Hitachi assuming distribution and support of these products. John Deere dealers may continue to support their existing field population of Hitachi-branded excavators.

With the completion of this acquisition, we now have complete control over the excavator design, product, and feature updates, making it possible to more rapidly respond to customer requirements and integrate excavators with other construction products in the John Deere product portfolio. We can leverage technology developed for other product lines and production systems across the enterprise and extend those advanced solutions to Deere-designed excavators, strengthening the entire product portfolio. The total invested capital is as follows:

March 2022

Cash consideration for factories

$

205

Cash consideration for license agreement

70

Deferred consideration

271

Total purchase price consideration

546

Less: Cash obtained

(187)

Less: Settlement of intercompany balances

(113)

Net purchase price consideration

246

Fair value of previously held equity investment

444

Total invested capital

$

690

The total purchase price consideration includes deferred consideration that will be paid as we purchase Deere-branded excavators, components, and service parts from Hitachi under the new supply agreement with a duration that ranges from 5 to 30 years. The deferred consideration represents the price increases under the new supply arrangement. Excluding inflation adjustments, the price increases for products to be acquired by us from Hitachi are as much as 27 percent higher than the prior supply arrangement. We financed the acquisition and associated transaction expenses from cash on hand. The fair value of the previously held equity investment created a non-cash gain of $326 (pretax and after-tax), which was recorded in “Other income” and included in the CF segment’s operating profit.

Prior to the acquisition, we purchased Deere- and Hitachi-branded excavators, components, and parts from the Deere-Hitachi joint venture factories for sale to John Deere dealers. These purchases were included in Cost of sales, while the sales to John Deere dealers were included in Net sales. Cost of sales also included profit-sharing payments to Hitachi in accordance with the previous marketing agreements. Following the acquisition, Net sales only

includes the sale of Deere-branded excavators to John Deere dealers, while Cost of sales reflects market pricing to purchase and manufacture excavators, as well as the related components and service parts.

The fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities of the acquired factories, which are based on information as of the acquisition date and available at October 30, 2022, follow:

March 2022

Other receivables

$

29

Inventories

286

Property and equipment

180

Goodwill

529

Other intangible assets

70

Deferred income taxes

56

Other assets

3

Total assets

$

1,153

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

300

Long-term borrowings

163

Total liabilities

$

463

The identifiable intangible assets were related to technology with a 10-year amortization period. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes. The excavator factories are reported in the CF segment.

Other Acquisitions

In 2022, we acquired AgriSync Inc. (AgriSync), a technology service provider; an 80 percent stake in both SureFire Ag Systems, Inc. and SureFire Electronics, LLC (renamed after acquisition and collectively referred to as SurePoint), which design and manufacture liquid fertilizer application and spray tendering systems; an equity method investment in GUSS Automation LLC (GUSS Automation), a pioneer in semi-autonomous orchard and vineyard sprayers; LGT, LLC (Light), which specializes in depth sensing and camera-based perception for autonomous vehicles; and an equity method investment in InnerPlant, Inc. (InnerPlant), an early-stage biotech company. The combined cost of these acquisitions was $134, net of cash acquired of $3. The asset and liability fair values at the respective acquisition dates follow:

October 2022

Trade accounts and notes receivable

$

8

Inventories

8

Property and equipment

4

Goodwill

53

Other intangible assets

21

Other assets

60

Total assets

$

154

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

6

Deferred income taxes

5

Total liabilities

$

11

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

$

9

The identifiable intangible assets were related to trade name, technology, and customer relationships with a weighted average amortization period of 7 years. AgriSync was allocated amongst the PPA, SAT, and CF segments, while SurePoint, Light, and InnerPlant were allocated to the PPA segment. GUSS Automation was assigned to the SAT segment.

2021 Acquisitions

Bear Flag

In August 2021, we acquired Bear Flag Robotics, Inc. (Bear Flag) to further accelerate Deere’s development and delivery of advanced technology. Bear Flag’s technology is complementary to other Deere technology efforts and enables autonomous tractor operations. The total cash purchase price before final adjustments, net of cash acquired of $4, was $225, with an additional $25 to be recognized as compensation expense over the four-year post-acquisition service period. In addition to the cash purchase price, $19 of liabilities were assumed. The asset and liability fair values at the acquisition date follow:

August 2021

Property and equipment

$

1

Goodwill

189

Other intangible assets

54

Total assets

$

244

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

1

Deferred income taxes

18

Total liabilities

$

19

The identified intangible was related to technology with a seven-year amortization period. The goodwill is not deductible for income tax purposes.

For the acquisitions, the goodwill was the result of future cash flows and related fair value exceeding the fair value of the identified assets and liabilities. The results of these operations have been included in our consolidated financial statements, and the pro forma results of operations as if these acquisitions had occurred at the beginning of the current or comparative fiscal year would not differ significantly from the reported results.

Dispositions

In October 2023, we sold our roadbuilding business in Russia. At the time of the sale, total assets were $32, consisting primarily of restricted cash, total liabilities were $1, and the cumulative translation loss was $11. Total proceeds from the sale include $16 of cash and $8 of deferred consideration. A pretax and after-tax loss of $18 was recorded in “Other operating expenses” in the CF segment.

In March 2023, we sold our financial services business in Russia (registered in Russia as a leasing company) to Insight Investment Group. The total proceeds, net of restricted cash sold, were $36. The operations were included in the financial services operating segment through the date of sale. At the disposal date, the total assets were $31, consisting primarily of financing receivables, the total liabilities were $5, and the cumulative translation loss was $10. In the first quarter of 2023, we reversed the allowance for

credit losses and recorded a valuation allowance on the assets held for sale in “Selling, administrative and general expenses.” We did not incur additional gains or losses upon disposition.

v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SPECIAL ITEMS  
SPECIAL ITEMS

4. SPECIAL ITEMS

We were impacted by the following infrequent items. These items should not be considered recurring in nature.

2023 Special Items

Sale of Russian Roadbuilding Business

In the fourth quarter of 2023, we sold our Russian roadbuilding business, recognizing a loss of $18 (pretax and after-tax). The loss was recorded in “Other operating expenses” in the construction and forestry operations.

Brazil Tax Ruling

In the third quarter of 2023, the Brazil Superior Court of Justice published a favorable tax ruling regarding taxability of local incentives, which allowed us to record a $243 reduction in the provision for income taxes and $47 of interest income.

Financial Services Financing Incentives Correction

In the second quarter of 2023, we corrected the accounting treatment for financing incentives offered to John Deere dealers, which impacted the timing of expense recognition and the presentation of incentive costs in the consolidated financial statements. The cumulative effect of this correction, $173 pretax ($135 after-tax), was recorded in the second quarter of 2023. Prior period results for Deere & Company were not restated, as the adjustment was considered immaterial to our financial statements.

2022 Special Items

UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement

In November 2021, employees represented by the International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace and Agricultural Implement Workers of America (UAW) approved a new collective bargaining agreement. The agreement, which has a term of six years, covers the wages, hours, benefits, and other terms and conditions of employment for our UAW-represented employees at 14 U.S. facilities. The labor agreement included a lump sum ratification bonus payment of $8,500 per eligible employee, totaling $90 million, and an immediate wage increase of 10 percent plus further wage increases over the term of the contract. The lump sum payment was expensed in the first quarter of 2022.

Impact of Events in Russia / Ukraine

We suspended shipments of machines and service parts to Russia due to the events in Russia / Ukraine. The suspension of shipments reduced the forecasted revenue for the region, which made it probable future cash flows would not cover the carrying value of certain assets. As a result, an impairment was recorded for most long-lived assets in Russia, and our U.S. senior management decided to initiate a voluntary employee-separation program. We also recorded a reserve on inventory, and increased our allowance for credit losses, reflecting economic uncertainty in Russia.

The financial services operations received an intercompany benefit from the equipment operations, which guarantees the financial

services’ investments in certain international markets, including Russia.

The Russian government imposed certain restrictions on companies’ abilities to repatriate or remit cash from their Russian-based operations to locations outside of Russia. Cash in excess of what was required to fund operations in Russia was reclassified as restricted. A summary of the reserves, impairments, and voluntary-separation costs recorded in 2022 follows. See Note 25 for fair value measurement information.

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

Inventory reserve – Cost of sales

$

14

$

2

$

3

$

19

Fixed asset impairment – Cost of sales

30

11

41

Intangible asset impairment – Cost of sales

28

28

Allowance for credit losses – Financing receivables – SA&G expenses

$

153

153

Voluntary-separation program:
– Cost of sales

3

3

– SA&G expenses

4

6

1

11

Intercompany agreement

82

9

62

(153)

Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense

$

133

$

11

$

110

$

1

255

Net tax impact

(40)

Total Russia/Ukraine events after-tax expense

$

215

Gain on Previously Held Equity Investment

In March 2022, we acquired full ownership of three former Deere-Hitachi joint venture factories and began new license and supply agreements with Hitachi. The fair value of the previous equity investment resulted in a non-cash gain of $326 (pretax and after-tax; see Note 3).

Summary of 2023 and 2022 Special Items

The following table summarizes the operating profit impact of the special items recorded in 2023 and 2022:

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2023 Expense

Russian roadbuilding sale - Other operating expense

$

18

$

18

Financing incentive – SA&G expense

$

173

173

Total expense

18

173

191

2022 Expense (benefit)

Gain on remeasurement of equity investment – Other income (Note 3)

(326)

(326)

Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense

$

133

$

11

110

1

255

UAW ratification bonus – Cost of sales

53

9

28

90

Total expense (benefit)

186

20

(188)

1

19

Year over year change

$

(186)

$

(20)

$

206

$

172

$

172

 

v3.23.3
REVENUE RECOGNITION
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
REVENUE RECOGNITION  
REVENUE RECOGNITION

5. REVENUE RECOGNITION

Our net sales and revenues by primary geographic market, major product line, and timing of revenue recognition follow:

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2023

Primary geographic markets:

United States

$

13,917

$

7,796

$

9,109

$

3,283

$

34,105

Canada

1,738

687

1,221

641

4,287

Western Europe

2,640

2,824

1,725

132

7,321

Central Europe and CIS

1,218

530

353

36

2,137

Latin America

5,608

707

1,429

453

8,197

Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East

2,166

1,679

1,183

176

5,204

Total

$

27,287

$

14,223

$

15,020

$

4,721

$

61,251

Major product lines:

Production agriculture

$

26,450

$

26,450

Small agriculture

$

10,122

10,122

Turf

3,505

3,505

Construction

$

6,842

6,842

Compact construction

2,451

2,451

Roadbuilding

3,794

3,794

Forestry

1,429

1,429

Financial products

219

96

58

$

4,721

5,094

Other

618

500

446

1,564

Total

$

27,287

$

14,223

$

15,020

$

4,721

$

61,251

Revenue recognized:

At a point in time

$

26,969

$

14,092

$

14,915

$

111

$

56,087

Over time

318

131

105

4,610

5,164

Total

$

27,287

$

14,223

$

15,020

$

4,721

$

61,251

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2022

Primary geographic markets:

United States

$

10,975

$

7,741

$

7,103

$

2,419

$

28,238

Canada

1,387

676

1,238

601

3,902

Western Europe

2,188

2,478

1,576

102

6,344

Central Europe and CIS

1,207

488

545

49

2,289

Latin America

4,991

578

1,467

303

7,339

Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East

1,570

1,608

1,136

151

4,465

Total

$

22,318

$

13,569

$

13,065

$

3,625

$

52,577

Major product lines:

Production agriculture

$

21,685

$

21,685

Small agriculture

$

10,027

10,027

Turf

3,027

3,027

Construction

$

5,864

5,864

Compact construction

1,667

1,667

Roadbuilding

3,441

3,441

Forestry

1,308

1,308

Financial products

60

52

32

$

3,625

3,769

Other

573

463

753

1,789

Total

$

22,318

$

13,569

$

13,065

$

3,625

$

52,577

Revenue recognized:

At a point in time

$

22,178

$

13,493

$

12,980

$

105

$

48,756

Over time

140

76

85

3,520

3,821

Total

$

22,318

$

13,569

$

13,065

$

3,625

$

52,577

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2021

Primary geographic markets:

United States

$

8,223

$

6,505

$

5,697

$

2,389

$

22,814

Canada

853

498

1,047

617

3,015

Western Europe

2,086

2,433

1,807

103

6,429

Central Europe and CIS

1,322

475

828

39

2,664

Latin America

2,916

456

903

247

4,522

Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East

1,417

1,679

1,331

153

4,580

Total

$

16,817

$

12,046

$

11,613

$

3,548

$

44,024

Major product lines:

Production agriculture

$

16,248

$

16,248

Small agriculture

$

8,619

8,619

Turf

2,853

2,853

Construction

$

4,684

4,684

Compact construction

1,489

1,489

Roadbuilding

3,749

3,749

Forestry

1,280

1,280

Financial products

55

46

20

$

3,548

3,669

Other

514

528

391

1,433

Total

$

16,817

$

12,046

$

11,613

$

3,548

$

44,024

Revenue recognized:

At a point in time

$

16,659

$

11,969

$

11,522

$

105

$

40,255

Over time

158

77

91

3,443

3,769

Total

$

16,817

$

12,046

$

11,613

$

3,548

$

44,024

Following is a description of the elements of net sales and revenues for our major product lines:

Production Agriculture – Includes net sales of large and certain mid-size tractors and associated attachments, combines, cotton pickers, cotton strippers, sugarcane harvesters, sugarcane loaders and pull behind scrapers, tillage, seeding, and application equipment, including sprayers and nutrient management and soil preparation machinery, and related attachments and service parts.

Small Agriculture – Includes net sales of mid-size, utility, and compact utility tractors, self-propelled forage harvesters, hay and forage equipment, balers, mowers, and related attachments and service parts.

Turf – Includes net sales of turf and utility equipment, including riding lawn equipment, golf course equipment, utility vehicles, and commercial mowing equipment, along with a broad line of associated implements, other outdoor power products, and related attachments and service parts.

Construction – Includes net sales of a broad range of machines used in construction, earthmoving, and material handling, including backhoe loaders, crawler dozers and loaders, four-wheel-drive loaders, excavators, motor graders, articulated dump trucks, and related attachments and service parts.

Compact Construction – Includes net sales of smaller construction equipment, including compact excavators, compact track loaders, compact wheel loaders, skid steers, landscape loaders, and related attachments and service parts.

Roadbuilding – Includes net sales of equipment used in roadbuilding and renovation, including milling machines, recyclers, slipform pavers, surface miners, asphalt pavers, compactors, tandem and static rollers, mobile crushers and screens, mobile and stationary asphalt plants, and related attachments and service parts.

Forestry – Includes net sales of equipment used in timber harvesting, including log skidders, feller bunchers, log loaders, log forwarders, log harvesters, and related attachments and service parts.

Financial Products – Includes finance and interest income from retail notes related to sales of John Deere equipment to retail customers, wholesale financing to dealers of John Deere equipment, and revolving charge accounts; lease income from retail leases of John Deere equipment; and revenue from extended warranties.

Other – Includes sales of components to other equipment manufacturers that are included in “Net sales;” revenue earned over time from precision guidance, telematics, and other information enabled solutions; revenue from service performed at company owned dealerships and service centers; gains on disposition of property and businesses; trademark licensing revenue; and other miscellaneous revenue items that are included in “Other income.”

We invoice in advance of recognizing the sale of certain products and the revenue for certain services. These relate to extended warranty premiums, advance payments for future equipment sales, and subscription and service revenue related to precision guidance, telematic services, and other information enabled solutions. These advanced customer payments are presented as deferred revenue, a contract liability, in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.” The deferred revenue received, but not recognized in revenue was $1,697 and $1,423 at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, respectively. The contract liability is reduced as the revenue is recognized. Revenue recognized from deferred revenue that was recorded as a contract liability at the beginning of the fiscal year was $547 in 2023, $609 in 2022, and $485 in 2021.

The total amount of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year and the estimated revenue to be recognized by fiscal year at October 29, 2023 follows:

Year

Net Sales and Revenues

2024

$

457

2025

382

2026

268

2027

161

2028

97

Later years

126

Total

$

1,491

As permitted, we elected only to disclose remaining performance obligations with an original contract duration greater than one year. The contracts with an expected duration of one year or less are for sales to dealers and retail customers for equipment, service parts, repair services, and certain telematics services.

v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION  
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

6. SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION

All cash flows from receivables related to sales are included in operating activities. This includes all changes in trade accounts and notes receivables, as well as some financing receivables. Financing receivables that are related to loans on equipment sold by independent dealers are included in investing activities.

Our short-term borrowings mature or may require payment within three months or less. During 2023, we issued $4.5 billion and retired $3.2 billion of retail note securitization borrowings, which are presented in “Net proceeds (payments) in short-term borrowings (original maturities three months or less).”

Restricted cash, recorded in “Other assets,” relates to securitization of financing receivables (see Note 12) and cash held in Russia.

Supplemental cash flow information follows:

2023

2022

2021

Cash paid for interest

$

2,227

$

1,101

$

1,041

Cash paid for income taxes

3,578

1,940

2,075

Inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases

195

167

662

Accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment

211

165

121

v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS  
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

7. PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS

We have several funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans. These plans cover U.S. employees and certain foreign employees. The measurement date of our plans is October 31. The funded status as of October 31, 2023 of the significant plans follows:

Funded

Enrollment

    

Status

    

Status

 

Pensions

U.S. salaried qualified

    

$

1,511

Closed

U.S. hourly qualified

 

1,042

Open

Other

 

(477)

Varies

Total

$

2,076

OPEB

U.S. salaried

    

$

(1,086)

Closed

U.S. hourly

 

178

Closed

Other

 

(93)

Varies

Total

$

(1,001)

The components of net periodic pension and OPEB cost excluding the service component are included in the line item “Other operating expenses.”

The components of net periodic pension (benefit) cost and the related assumptions consisted of the following:

  

2023

    

2022

    

2021

 

Pensions

Service cost

  

$

246

$

349

$

332

Interest cost

 

533

 

330

 

276

Expected return on plan assets

 

(878)

 

(726)

 

(799)

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss

 

(13)

 

132

 

259

Amortization of prior service cost

 

38

 

34

 

12

Settlements/curtailment

 

37

 

45

 

21

Net (benefit) cost

$

(37)

$

164

$

101

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rates - service cost

5.2%

3.0%

2.5%

Discount rates - interest cost

5.1%

2.6%

2.1%

Rate of compensation increase

3.8%

3.7%

3.7%

Expected long-term rates of return

6.3%

5.1%

6.0%

Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plans

4.3%

2.1%

1.7%

In November 2021, employees represented by the UAW approved a new collective bargaining agreement. We remeasured the U.S. hourly pension plan, which increased the 2022 pension expense by nearly $80 with $35 negatively impacting operating profit.

The 2024 net periodic pension benefit is expected to increase by $130 due to an increase in the expected long-term rates of return on plan assets (estimated to be 7.0 percent) and the Canadian pension settlement charge recognized in 2023, described below.

The components of net periodic OPEB cost and the assumptions related to the cost consisted of the following:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

 

OPEB

Service cost

$

27

$

45

$

48

Interest cost

 

176

 

99

 

102

Expected return on plan assets

 

(117)

 

(110)

 

(77)

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss

 

(59)

 

(18)

 

27

Amortization of prior service credit

 

(3)

 

(4)

 

(4)

Net cost

$

24

$

12

$

96

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rates - service cost

6.1%

3.6%

3.4%

Discount rates - interest cost

5.4%

2.3%

2.1%

Expected long-term rates of return

5.7%

4.4%

5.4%

The benefit plan obligations, funded status, and the assumptions related to the obligations at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follow:

Pensions

OPEB

2023

2022

2023

2022

Change in benefit obligations

            

 

            

 

          

 

          

Beginning of year balance

$

(10,529)

$

(14,525)

$

(3,341)

$

(4,930)

Service cost

 

(246)

 

(349)

 

(27)

 

(45)

Interest cost

 

(533)

 

(330)

 

(176)

 

(99)

Actuarial gain

 

504

 

4,122

 

285

 

1,492

Prior service cost

 

(505)

 

 

(12)

Benefits paid

 

838

 

757

 

260

 

282

Health care subsidies

 

(27)

 

(33)

Settlement

 

112

 

Foreign exchange and other

 

(74)

 

301

 

(3)

 

4

End of year balance

 

(9,928)

 

(10,529)

 

(3,029)

 

(3,341)

Change in plan assets (fair value)

Beginning of year balance

 

13,219

 

17,190

 

2,136

 

1,755

Actual loss on plan assets

 

(387)

 

(3,070)

 

(8)

 

(495)

Employer contribution

 

70

 

85

 

158

 

1,155

Benefits paid

 

(838)

 

(757)

 

(260)

 

(282)

Settlement

 

(112)

 

Foreign exchange and other

 

52

 

(229)

 

2

 

3

End of year balance

 

12,004

 

13,219

 

2,028

 

2,136

Funded status

$

2,076

$

2,690

$

(1,001)

$

(1,205)

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rates

5.9%

5.4%

6.0%

5.6%

Rate of compensation increase

3.8%

3.8%

Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plans

4.9%

4.4%

The actuarial gain for pension for 2023 was due to an increase in discount rates. The actuarial gain for OPEB for 2023 was due to changes to health care assumptions. The actuarial gains for pension and OPEB for 2022 were due to an increase in discount rates. The pension prior service cost for 2022 was due to the new UAW collective bargaining agreement.

During 2023, we irrevocably transferred to an insurance company $112 of a Canadian pension plan’s defined benefit obligations and related plan assets. The transaction resulted in no changes to the benefits to be received by the retired participants. We recognized a one-time, non-cash, pretax pension settlement charge of $36 related to the accelerated recognition of actuarial losses included within “Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss).”

The discount rate assumptions used to determine the pension and OPEB obligations for all periods presented were based on hypothetical AA yield curves represented by a series of annualized individual discount rates. These discount rates represent the rates at which our benefit obligations could effectively be settled at the October 31 measurement dates.

The mortality assumptions for the 2023 and 2022 U.S. benefit plan obligations used the most recent tables and scales issued by the Society of Actuaries at that time. The 2023 and 2022 mortality assumptions included an adjustment to the scale related to COVID for some plans.

The weighted-average annual rates of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits (the health care cost trend rates) for medical and prescription drug claims for pre- and post-65 age groups used to determine the October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 accumulated postretirement benefit obligations were as follows:

2023

2022

Initial year

18.7% (2023 to 2024)

0.0% (2022 to 2023)

Second year

8.8% (2024 to 2025)

12.6% (2023 to 2024)

Ultimate

4.7% (2032 to 2033)

4.7% (2032 to 2033)

An increase in Medicare Advantage premiums and prescription drug trends impacted the weighted-average annual rates of increase for the initial year in 2023. A decrease in Medicare Advantage premiums impacted the weighted-average annual rates of increase for the initial year in 2022.

Information related to pension plans benefit obligations at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

2023

2022

Total accumulated benefit obligations for all plans

$

9,453

$

10,068

Plans with accumulated benefit obligation exceeding fair value of plan assets:

Accumulated benefit obligations

1,147

1,116

Fair value of plan assets

704

672

Plans with projected benefit obligation exceeding fair value of plan assets:

Projected benefit obligations

1,261

1,225

Fair value of plan assets

729

692

The pension and OPEB amounts recognized in the balance sheet at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

Pensions

OPEB

2023

2022

2023

2022

Noncurrent asset

$

2,608

  

$

3,223

$

399

  

$

507

Less: Current liability

 

59

 

42

40

39

Less: Noncurrent liability

 

473

 

491

 

1,360

 

1,673

Total

$

2,076

$

2,690

$

(1,001)

$

(1,205)

The retirement benefits and other liabilities recognized in the balance sheet at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

2023

2022

Deferred compensation - current

$

25

$

30

Deferred compensation and other - noncurrent

183

182

Pensions and OPEB - current

99

81

Pensions and OPEB - noncurrent

1,833

2,164

Total

$

2,140

$

2,457

The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income pretax at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

Pensions

OPEB

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net actuarial (gain) loss

$

1,660

$

926

$

(921)

$

(820)

Prior service (credit) cost

 

406

 

446

 

(1)

 

(4)

Total

$

2,066

$

1,372

$

(922)

$

(824)

Actuarial gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). To the extent unamortized gains and losses exceed 10 percent of the higher of the market-related value of assets or the benefit obligation, the excess is amortized as a component of net periodic (benefit) cost over the remaining service period of the active participants. For plans in which all or almost all of the plan’s participants are inactive, the amortization period is the remaining life expectancy of the inactive participants.

Contributions

We make any required contributions to the plan assets under applicable regulations and voluntary contributions after evaluating our liquidity position and ability to make tax-deductible contributions. Total contributions to the plans were $228 in 2023 and $1,240 in 2022, which included both required and voluntary contributions and direct benefit payments. 2022 OPEB contributions included a voluntary contribution of $1,000 to a U.S. plan.

We expect to contribute approximately $85 to our pension plans and approximately $140 to our OPEB plans in 2024. The contributions include required and voluntary contributions and direct benefit payments from company funds. We have no significant required contributions to U.S. pension plan assets in 2024 under applicable funding regulations.

Expected Future Benefit Payments

The expected future benefit payments at October 29, 2023 were as follows:

 

   Pensions   

    

      OPEB*      

 

2024

$

746

$

249

2025

 

726

 

252

2026

 

727

 

257

2027

 

720

 

257

2028

 

708

 

257

2029 to 2033

 

3,564

 

1,251

*       Net of prescription drug group benefit subsidy under Medicare Part D.

Plan Asset Information

The fair values of the pension plan assets at October 29, 2023 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

Level 3

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

513

$

470

$

43

Equity:

U.S. equity securities

 

342

 

330

12

International equity securities and funds

 

199

 

197

2

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

1,017

 

759

 

258

 

Corporate debt securities

 

4,389

 

 

4,389

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

285

 

 

285

 

Private equity

 

18

 

 

$

18

Other investments

 

50

 

30

 

20

 

Derivative contracts - assets

 

53

 

17

 

36

 

Derivative interest rate contracts - liabilities

 

(309)

 

(215)

 

(94)

 

Receivables, prepaids, and payables

 

(137)

 

(137)

Securities lending collateral

 

615

 

615

 

Securities lending liability

 

(615)

 

(615)

 

Securities sold short

 

(73)

 

(69)

(4)

Total of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 assets

6,347

$

1,382

$

4,947

$

18

Investments at net asset value:

Short-term investments

362

U.S. equity funds

92

International equity funds

151

Fixed income funds

1,418

Real estate funds

462

Hedge funds

491

Private equity

1,306

Venture capital

1,341

Other investments

34

Total net assets

$

12,004

The fair values of the OPEB health care assets at October 29, 2023 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

76

$

76

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

637

 

596

$

41

Corporate debt securities

 

515

 

515

Mortgage-backed securities

 

89

 

89

Other

 

8

 

5

3

Securities lending collateral

 

122

 

122

Securities lending liability

 

(122)

 

(122)

Total of Level 1 and Level 2 assets

1,325

$

677

$

648

Investments at net asset value:

Fixed income funds

392

Real estate funds

104

Hedge funds

104

Private equity

43

Venture capital

43

Other investments

17

Total net assets

$

2,028

The fair values of the pension plan assets at October 30, 2022 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

338

$

283

$

55

Equity:

U.S. equity securities

 

311

 

290

21

International equity securities and funds

 

196

 

195

1

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

1,296

 

1,053

 

243

Corporate debt securities

 

4,587

 

4,587

Mortgage-backed securities

 

213

 

 

213

Other investments

 

49

 

31

 

18

Derivative contracts - assets

 

92

 

54

 

38

Derivative contracts - liabilities

 

(209)

 

(106)

 

(103)

Receivables, prepaids, and payables

 

(207)

 

(207)

Securities lending collateral

 

684

 

684

Securities lending liability

 

(684)

 

(684)

Securities sold short

 

(64)

 

(58)

(6)

Total of Level 1 and Level 2 assets

6,602

$

1,535

$

5,067

Investments at net asset value:

Short-term investments

633

U.S. equity funds

54

International equity funds

125

Fixed income funds

1,736

Real estate funds

592

Hedge funds

569

Private equity

1,322

Venture capital

1,553

Other investments

33

Total net assets

$

13,219

The fair values of the OPEB health care assets at October 30, 2022 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

79

$

79

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

629

 

597

$

32

Corporate debt securities

 

516

 

516

Mortgage-backed securities

 

83

 

83

Other

(4)

(7)

3

Securities lending collateral

 

98

 

98

Securities lending liability

 

(98)

 

(98)

Total of Level 1 and Level 2 assets

1,303

$

669

$

634

Investments at net asset value:

U.S. equity funds

40

International equity funds

22

Fixed income funds

347

Real estate funds

140

Hedge funds

188

Private equity

41

Venture capital

48

Other investments

7

Total net assets

$

2,136

Investments at net asset value in the preceding tables are measured at fair value using the net asset value per share practical expedient and are not classified in the fair value hierarchy. Fair value measurement levels in the preceding tables are defined in Note 25.

Fair values are determined as follows:

Cash and Short-Term Investments – The investments include (1) cash accounts that are valued based on the account value, which approximates fair value; (2) investments that are valued at quoted prices in the active markets in which the investment trades or using a market approach (matrix pricing model) in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data; and (3) investment funds that are valued based on a constant fund net asset value, which is based on quoted prices in the active market in which the investment fund trades, or the fund’s net asset value using the net asset value per share practical expedient (NAV), which is based on the fair value of the underlying securities.

Equity Securities and Funds The values are determined by quoted prices in the active market in which the equity investment trades, or the fund’s NAV, based on the fair value of the underlying securities.

Fixed Income Securities and Funds and Other FundsThe securities are valued using either a market approach (matrix pricing model) in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, credit risk, and prepayment speeds, or they are valued using the quoted prices in the active market in which the fixed income investment trades. Fixed income and other funds are valued using the fund’s NAV, based on the fair value of the underlying securities.

Real Estate, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and Hedge Funds The investments that are structured as limited partnerships, excluding the private equity investments classified as Level 3, are valued at estimated fair value based on their proportionate share of the limited partnership’s fair value that is determined by the respective general partner. These investments are valued using the fund’s NAV, which is based on the fair value of the underlying investments. Valuations may be lagged up to six months. The NAV is adjusted for cash flows (additional investments or contributions, and distributions) and any known substantive valuation changes through year end. The private equity investments classified as Level 3 are valued based on the current market pricing of the assets related to an expected secondary sale. The investments were transferred into Level 3 as of October 29, 2023.

Derivative InstrumentsThe derivatives are valued using either an income approach (discounted cash flow) using market observable inputs, including swap curves and both forward and spot exchange rates, or a market approach (quoted prices in the active market in which the derivative instrument trades).

The investment objective for the pension and health care plan assets is to fulfill the projected obligations to the beneficiaries over a long period of time, while meeting our fiduciary responsibilities. The asset allocation policy is the most important decision in managing the assets, and it is reviewed regularly. The asset allocation policy considers our long-term asset class risk/return expectations for each plan since the obligations are long-term in nature. The target asset allocations as of October 29, 2023 are as follows:

Pension

Health Care

 

    

Assets

    

Assets

 

Equity

5%

9%

Debt

68%

83%

Real estate

4%

2%

Other investments

23%

6%

The assets are diversified and are managed by professional investment firms as well as by investment professionals who are company employees. As a result of our diversified investment policy, there were no significant concentrations of risk.

A market related value of plan assets is used to calculate the expected return on assets. The market related value recognizes changes in the fair value of pension plan assets systematically over a five-year period. The market related value of the health care plan assets equals fair value.

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects management’s expectations of long-term average rates of return on funds invested to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligations. The expected return is based on the outlook for inflation and for returns in multiple asset classes, while also considering historical returns, asset allocation, and investment strategy. Our approach has emphasized the long-term nature of the return estimate such that the return assumption is not changed significantly unless there are fundamental changes in capital markets that affect our expectations for returns over an

extended period of time (i.e., 10 to 20 years). The average annual return of our U.S. pension fund was approximately 6.8 percent during the past ten years and approximately 7.8 percent during the past 20 years.

We have created a Voluntary Employees’ Beneficiary Association trust (VEBA) for the funding of hourly postretirement health care benefits. The future expected asset returns for the VEBA is lower than the expected return on the other pension and health care plan assets due to investment in a higher proportion of liquid securities. These assets are in addition to the other postretirement health care plan assets that have been funded under Section 401(h) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code and maintained in a separate account in the John Deere Pension Trust.

Defined Contribution Plans

We have defined contribution plans related to employee investment and savings plans primarily in the U.S. Our contributions and costs under these plans were $288 in 2023, $263 in 2022, and $207 in 2021. The contribution rate varies based on employee participation in the plans.

 

v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
INCOME TAXES  
INCOME TAXES

8. INCOME TAXES

We are subject to income taxes in a number of jurisdictions. We determine our income tax provision using the asset and liability method. The provision for income taxes by taxing jurisdiction and by significant component consisted of the following:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

Current:

             

             

             

U.S.:

Federal

$

1,803

$

514

$

899

State

 

386

 

136

 

183

Foreign

 

1,472

 

1,423

 

1,017

Total current

 

3,661

 

2,073

 

2,099

Deferred:

U.S.:

Federal

 

(485)

 

29

 

(303)

State

 

(65)

 

24

 

(45)

Foreign

 

(240)

 

(119)

 

(93)

Total deferred

 

(790)

 

(66)

 

(441)

Provision for income taxes

$

2,871

$

2,007

$

1,658

Based upon the location of our operations, the consolidated income before income taxes in the U.S. in 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $7.8 billion, $5.0 billion, and $4.1 billion, respectively, and in foreign countries was $5.2 billion, $4.1 billion, and $3.5 billion, respectively. Certain foreign operations are branches or partnerships of Deere & Company and are subject to U.S. as well as foreign income tax regulations. The pretax income by location and the preceding analysis of the income tax provision by taxing jurisdiction are not directly related.

A comparison of the statutory and effective income tax provision and reasons for related differences follow:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

U.S. federal income tax provision at the U.S. statutory rate (21 percent)

$

2,734

$

1,917

$

1,597

State and local taxes, net of federal effect

266

133

119

Other impacts of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

(58)

(29)

(85)

Rate differential on foreign subsidiaries

 

142

 

121

 

148

Research and business tax credits

 

(107)

 

(65)

 

(48)

Excess tax benefits on equity compensation

(49)

(55)

(79)

Valuation allowances

 

9

 

179

 

18

Other - net

 

(66)

(194)

(12)

Provision for income taxes

$

2,871

$

2,007

$

1,658

At October 29, 2023, undistributed profits of subsidiaries outside the U.S. of approximately $5.1 billion are considered indefinitely reinvested. Determination of the amount of a foreign withholding tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable.

Deferred income taxes arise because there are certain items that are treated differently for financial accounting than for income tax reporting purposes. An analysis of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

2023

2022

 Deferred

 Deferred

 Deferred

 Deferred

Tax

Tax

Tax

Tax

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Accrual for employee benefits

$

439

$

304

Accrual for sales allowances

 

884

 

579

Allowance for credit losses

 

79

 

90

Amortization of R&D expenditures

492

Deferred compensation

 

45

 

44

Goodwill and other intangible assets

$

166

$

178

Lessee lease transactions

68

61

62

57

Lessor lease transactions

581

310

OPEB - net

193

213

Pension - net

 

424

 

532

Share-based compensation

 

38

 

41

Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards

 

1,518

 

1,405

Tax over book depreciation

198

174

Unearned revenue

177

 

154

 

Other items

 

681

 

278

 

487

 

254

Less: valuation allowances

 

(1,612)

 

(1,545)

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities

$

3,002

$

1,708

$

1,834

$

1,505

Deere & Company files a consolidated federal income tax return in the U.S., which includes the wholly-owned financial services subsidiaries. These subsidiaries account for income taxes as if they filed separate income tax returns, with a modification for realizability of certain tax benefits.

At October 29, 2023, tax loss and tax credit carryforwards of $1,518 were available with $1,031 expiring from 2024 through 2043 and $487 with an indefinite carryforward period.

A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits at October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021 follows:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

Beginning of year balance

$

891

$

811

$

668

Increases to tax positions taken during the current year

 

68

 

98

 

81

Increases to tax positions taken during prior years

 

164

 

29

 

100

Decreases to tax positions taken during the current year

(3)

Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years

 

(209)

 

(18)

 

(23)

Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations

 

(10)

 

(7)

 

(12)

Other

(4)

2

(3)

Foreign exchange

 

10

 

(24)

 

End of year balance

$

907

$

891

$

811

The amount of unrecognized tax benefits at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 that would impact the effective tax rate if the tax benefits were recognized was $329 and $303, respectively. The remaining liability was related to tax positions for which there are offsetting tax receivables, or the uncertainty was only related to timing. We expect that any reasonably possible change in the amounts of unrecognized tax benefits in the next twelve months would not be significant.

We file our tax returns according to the tax laws of the jurisdictions in which we operate, which includes the U.S. federal jurisdiction and various state and foreign jurisdictions. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has completed the examination of our federal income tax returns for periods prior to 2015. The federal income tax returns for years 2015 to 2020 are currently under examination. Various state and foreign income tax returns also remain subject to examination by taxing authorities.

v3.23.3
OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES  
OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

9. OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES

The major components of other income and other operating expenses consisted of the following:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

Other income

            

            

            

Revenues from services

$

312

$

283

$

322

Extended warranty premiums earned

312

289

227

Trademark licensing income

95

89

87

Operating lease disposition gains

 

33

 

72

 

65

Gain on previously held equity investment

326

Investment income

 

29

 

14

 

41

Other

 

222

 

222

 

249

Total

$

1,003

$

1,295

$

991

Other operating expenses

Depreciation of equipment on operating leases

$

853

$

827

$

983

Extended warranty claims

 

309

 

267

 

235

Cost of services

 

227

 

214

 

202

Pension and OPEB benefit, excluding the service cost component

(286)

(218)

(183)

Foreign exchange loss

122

132

59

Other

 

67

 

53

 

47

Total

$

1,292

$

1,275

$

1,343

 

v3.23.3
MARKETABLE SECURITIES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
MARKETABLE SECURITIES  
MARKETABLE SECURITIES

10. MARKETABLE SECURITIES

Most marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale. Realized gains or losses are based on specific identification.

The amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

 

Cost

Gains

Losses

   Value   

 

2023

International equity securities

$

3

International mutual funds securities

101

U.S. equity fund

86

U.S. fixed income fund

32

Total equity securities

222

Corporate debt securities

$

285

$

41

 

244

International debt securities

5

4

1

Mortgage-backed securities*

 

225

 

40

 

185

Municipal debt securities

 

87

12

 

75

U.S. government debt securities

260

41

 

219

Total debt securities

$

862

$

138

724

Marketable securities

$

946

2022

International equity securities

$

3

U.S. equity fund

70

Total equity securities

73

Corporate debt securities

$

236

$

36

 

200

International debt securities

64

4

60

Mortgage-backed securities*

 

186

 

31

 

155

Municipal debt securities

 

74

11

 

63

U.S. government debt securities

220

37

 

183

Total debt securities

$

780

$

119

661

Marketable securities

$

734

*       Primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.

The purchases, maturities, and sale proceeds for marketable securities during 2023, 2022, and 2021 follow:

    2023    

  

    2022    

  

    2021    

Purchases

$

491

$

250

$

194

Maturities and sale proceeds

186

79

109

Equity Securities

Proceeds of equity securities sold during 2023, 2022, and 2021 were not material. Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities during 2023 and 2022 follow:

    2023    

  

    2022    

Net gain (loss) recognized on equity securities

$

(11)

Less: Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold

$

(1)

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities

$

1

$

(11)

Debt Securities

The contractual maturities of debt securities at October 29, 2023 follow:

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

 

Cost

 

   Value   

Due in one year or less

$

20

$

19

Due after one through five years

 

147

 

136

Due after five through 10 years

 

249

 

214

Due after 10 years

 

221

 

170

Mortgage-backed securities

 

225

 

185

Debt securities

$

862

$

724

Actual maturities may differ from contractual maturities because some securities may be called or prepaid. Mortgage-backed securities contain prepayment provisions and are not categorized by contractual maturity.

The following debt security items were not material in 2023, 2022, and 2021:

realized gains,
realized losses, and
unrealized losses that have been continuous for over twelve months.

Unrealized losses at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 were not recognized in income due to the ability and intent to hold to maturity. There were no significant impairment write-downs in the periods reported.

 

v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
RECEIVABLES  
RECEIVABLES

11. RECEIVABLES

Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable

Trade accounts and notes receivable arise from sales of goods to independent dealers. See Note 2 for our revenue recognition policy. We evaluate and assess dealers’ credit worthiness on an ongoing basis. Receivables are secured with collateral or other credit enhancements. Trade accounts and notes receivable at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

    

    2023    

    

    2022    

 

Trade accounts and notes receivable:

Production & precision ag

$

2,642

$

2,397

Small ag & turf

2,344

2,065

Construction & forestry

 

2,753

 

1,948

Trade accounts and notes receivable – net

$

7,739

$

6,410

These receivables have significant concentrations of credit risk in the agriculture and turf and construction and forestry markets. Credit losses have been historically low. There is not a disproportionate concentration of credit risk with any single dealer. On a geographic basis, 53 percent of our trade accounts and notes receivable are located in the U.S. and Canada at October 29, 2023.

At October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 trade and notes receivables balances outstanding greater than 12 months were $107 and $49, respectively.

The allowance for credit losses on trade accounts and notes receivable at October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021, as well as the related activity, follow:

2023

2022

2021

Beginning of year balance

$

36

$

41

$

39

ASU No. 2016-13

(2)

Provision

7

1

10

Write-offs

(8)

(5)

(7)

Translation adjustments

(1)

1

End of year balance

$

35

$

36

$

41

The equipment operations sell a significant portion of their trade receivables to financial services. Compensation is provided to financial services at market interest rates.

Financing Receivables Overall

Financing receivables originate under the following circumstances:

Retail customers purchase (or lease) equipment from a dealer and finance the equipment through John Deere Financial.
We sell the equipment to a dealer under trade terms. Trade terms end, and the dealer finances the equipment on a wholesale receivable. Shown as wholesale notes in “Financing Receivables related to the Sale of Equipment.”
A dealer finances the purchase of used equipment through John Deere Financial.
We sell (or lease) the equipment directly to a retail customer with terms typically greater than 12 months. Shown as retail notes or sales-type leases in the “Financing Receivables related to the Sale of Equipment.”
The customer utilizes a revolving credit product to finance parts, service, or input costs.

Financing receivables at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

2023

2022

 

 

Unrestricted/Securitized

 

Unrestricted/Securitized

Retail notes:

                

 

                

                

 

                

Agriculture and turf

$

26,955

$

6,052

$

23,830

$

4,868

Construction and forestry

 

4,623

 

1,442

 

4,396

 

1,179

Total

 

31,578

 

7,494

 

28,226

 

6,047

Wholesale notes

 

6,947

 

3,285

Revolving charge accounts

 

4,789

 

4,316

Financing leases (direct
and sales-type)

 

2,906

 

2,832

Total financing receivables

 

46,220

 

7,494

 

38,659

 

6,047

Less:

Unearned finance income:

Retail notes

 

1,906

 

137

 

1,358

 

95

Wholesale notes

25

12

Revolving charge accounts

91

61

Financing leases

 

350

 

285

Total

 

2,372

 

137

 

1,716

 

95

Allowance for credit losses

 

175

 

22

 

309

 

16

Financing receivables – net

$

43,673

$

7,335

$

36,634

$

5,936

Assets managed by financial services continue to be evaluated by market, rather than by operating segment. Financing receivables have significant concentrations of credit risk in the agriculture and turf and construction and forestry markets. On a geographic basis,

84 percent of our financing receivables were located in the U.S. and Canada at October 29, 2023. There is no disproportionate concentration of credit risk with any single customer or dealer. We retain as collateral security in the equipment associated with most financing receivables. Theft and physical damage insurance are required for this equipment.

Financing Receivables Related to the Sale of Equipment

Financing receivables related to the sale of equipment are presented in the operating section of the cash flow statement. The balances at the end of 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

2023

2022

 

Retail notes*:

Agriculture and turf

$

1,084

$

1,392

Construction and forestry

320

 

304

Total

1,404

 

1,696

Wholesale notes

6,947

 

3,285

Direct financing and sales-type leases*

494

 

799

Total

8,845

5,780

Less:

Unearned finance income:

Retail notes

137

133

Wholesale notes

25

12

Direct financing and sales-type leases

60

 

67

Total

 

222

 

212

Financing receivables related to our sales of equipment

$

8,623

$

5,568

*    These balances arise from sales and direct financing leases of equipment by company-owned dealers or through direct sales.

Financing Receivables Contractual Installment Payments

Financing receivable installments, including unearned finance income, at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 were scheduled as follows:

2023

2022

 

Unrestricted/Securitized

  

Unrestricted/Securitized

 

Due in months:

 

                

 

                

 

                

 

                

0 – 12

$

22,176

$

2,820

$

17,032

$

2,226

13 – 24

 

8,646

 

2,089

 

7,975

 

1,667

25 – 36

 

6,692

 

1,509

 

5,987

 

1,209

37 – 48

 

4,844

 

824

 

4,297

 

709

49 – 60

 

2,920

 

241

 

2,559

 

227

Thereafter

 

942

 

11

 

809

 

9

Total

$

46,220

$

7,494

$

38,659

$

6,047

Financing Receivables Credit Quality Analysis

We monitor the credit quality of financing receivables based on delinquency status, defined as follows:

Past due balances represent any payments 30 days or more past the due date.
Non-performing financing receivables represent receivables for which we have stopped accruing finance income. This generally occurs when receivables are 90 days delinquent.
Write-offs generally occur when receivables are 120 days delinquent. In these situations, the estimated uncollectible amount is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Any expected recovery is presented as non-performing.

Finance income for non-performing receivables is recognized on a cash basis. Accrual of finance income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.

The credit quality analysis of retail notes, financing leases, and revolving charge accounts (collectively, retail customer receivables) by year of origination was as follows:

October 29, 2023

2023

2022

2021

2020

Retail customer receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

15,191

$

8,430

$

5,120

$

2,334

30-59 days past due

62

75

39

21

60-89 days past due

18

26

18

10

90+ days past due

2

1

3

3

Non-performing

30

78

62

33

Construction and forestry

Current

2,927

1,961

1,084

353

30-59 days past due

49

34

27

9

60-89 days past due

19

14

12

5

90+ days past due

6

1

Non-performing

42

80

55

23

Total retail customer receivables

$

18,340

$

10,705

$

6,421

$

2,791

October 29, 2023

2019

Prior Years

Revolving Charge Accounts

Total

Retail customer receivables:

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

853

$

280

$

4,526

$

36,734

30-59 days past due

9

3

29

238

60-89 days past due

4

2

9

87

90+ days past due

9

Non-performing

22

22

8

255

Construction and forestry

Current

84

29

119

6,557

30-59 days past due

4

4

127

60-89 days past due

2

2

54

90+ days past due

1

8

Non-performing

9

4

1

214

Total retail customer receivables

$

987

$

341

$

4,698

$

44,283

October 30, 2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

Retail customer receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

13,500

$

7,984

$

4,091

$

1,875

30-59 days past due

46

63

36

17

60-89 days past due

14

25

13

6

90+ days past due

1

Non-performing

27

60

44

28

Construction and forestry

Current

2,964

1,974

842

292

30-59 days past due

53

52

23

9

60-89 days past due

19

16

7

3

90+ days past due

1

4

1

3

Non-performing

25

61

34

19

Total retail customer receivables

$

16,650

$

10,239

$

5,091

$

2,252

October 30, 2022

2018

Prior Years

Revolving Charge Accounts

Total

Retail customer receivables:

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

785

$

200

$

4,111

$

32,546

30-59 days past due

7

3

19

191

60-89 days past due

2

1

5

66

90+ days past due

1

Non-performing

18

19

8

204

Construction and forestry

Current

73

12

108

6,265

30-59 days past due

2

1

3

143

60-89 days past due

1

1

47

90+ days past due

1

10

Non-performing

7

3

149

Total retail customer receivables

$

895

$

240

$

4,255

$

39,622

The credit quality analysis of wholesale receivables by year of origination was as follows:

October 29, 2023

2023

2022

2021

2020

Wholesale receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

631

$

93

$

21

$

4

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Construction and forestry

Current

23

5

20

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

654

$

98

$

41

$

4

October 29, 2023

2019

Prior Years

Revolving

Total

Wholesale receivables:

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

1

$

160

$

5,175

$

6,085

30+ days past due

Non-performing

1

1

Construction and forestry

Current

76

712

836

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

2

$

236

$

5,887

$

6,922

October 30, 2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

Wholesale receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

387

$

64

$

27

$

4

30+ days past due

Non-performing

1

Construction and forestry

Current

7

29

2

1

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

394

$

93

$

29

$

6

October 30, 2022

2018

Prior Years

Revolving

Total

Wholesale receivables:

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

2

$

2,371

$

2,855

30+ days past due

Non-performing

1

Construction and forestry

Current

1

377

417

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

3

$

2,748

$

3,273

Financing Receivables Allowance for Credit Losses

An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in financing receivables follows:

Retail Notes

Revolving

 

& Financing

Charge

Wholesale

 

 

Leases

 

Accounts

 

Receivables

     Total    

 

2023

 

               

               

 

 

Allowance:

Beginning of year balance

$

299

$

22

$

4

$

325

Provision

97

22

119

Provision transferred to held for sale

(142)

(142)

Provision (credit)

 

(45)

 

22

 

 

(23)

Write-offs

 

(84)

 

(45)

 

 

(129)

Recoveries

 

21

 

22

 

43

Translation adjustments

 

(19)

 

 

(19)

End of year balance*

$

172

$

21

$

4

$

197

Financing receivables:

End of year balance

$

39,585

$

4,698

$

6,922

$

51,205

2022

 

 

               

 

 

 

Allowance:

Beginning of year balance

$

138

$

21

$

7

$

166

Provision (credit)

 

197

 

(2)

 

(3)

 

192

Write-offs

 

(61)

 

(27)

 

 

(88)

Recoveries

 

22

 

30

 

52

Translation adjustments

 

3

 

 

3

End of year balance*

$

299

$

22

$

4

$

325

Financing receivables:

End of year balance

$

35,367

$

4,255

$

3,273

$

42,895

2021

Allowance:

Beginning of year balance

$

133

$

43

$

8

$

184

ASU No. 2016-13

44

 

(13)

 

31

Provision (credit)

 

 

(17)

 

(1)

 

(18)

Write-offs

 

(60)

 

(28)

 

 

(88)

Recoveries

 

20

 

36

 

56

Translation adjustments

 

1

 

 

1

End of year balance*

$

138

$

21

$

7

$

166

Financing receivables:

End of year balance

$

32,233

$

3,825

$

2,566

$

38,624

*    Individual allowances were not significant.

We monitor the economy as part of the allowance setting process, including potential impacts of inflation and rising interest rates. Adjustments to the allowance are incorporated, as necessary.

During 2023, we determined that the financial services business in Russia met the held for sale criteria. The financing receivables in Russia were reclassified to “Other assets” and the associated allowance for credit losses was reversed. These operations were sold in the second quarter of 2023 (see Note 3). Excluding the portfolio in Russia, the allowance increased in 2023, primarily driven by growth in the retail notes and financing lease portfolios

and higher expected losses on turf and construction customer accounts.

In 2022, the allowance for credit losses on retail notes and financing lease receivables increased due to higher reserves related to the events in Russia / Ukraine and higher portfolio balances. These increases were partially offset by continued positive agricultural market conditions. The revolving portfolio experienced low write-offs and solid recoveries.

Financing receivable analysis metrics follow:

2023

2022

Percent of the overall financing receivable portfolio:

Past-due amounts

1.02

1.07

Non-performing

.92

.83

Allowance for credit losses

.38

.76

Deposits held as credit enhancements

$

154

$

158

The allowance for credit losses as a percent of the overall financing receivable portfolio follow:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

Deere & Company

.38

.76

.43

Closest comparators*

.90

.93

1.15

*    Peer companies from the 6153 and 6159 standard industrial classification (SIC) codes.

Financing Receivables Troubled Debt Restructurings

Infrequently, a customer experiences financial difficulties, and we grant a concession. These concessions may include:

a reduction of the stated interest rate,
an extension of the maturity dates,
a reduction of the amount of the debt, or
a reduction of accrued interest.

A troubled debt restructuring is a significant modification of the receivable. The following table quantifies troubled debt restructurings:

   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

Number of receivable contracts

209

276

397

Pre-modification balance

$

10

$

12

$

18

Post modification balance

9

10

17

Troubled debt restructurings for the presented periods related to retail notes. In 2023, 2022, and 2021, there were no significant troubled debt restructurings that subsequently defaulted and were written off. At October 29, 2023, we had no commitments to lend to customers whose accounts were modified in troubled debt restructurings.

Other Receivables

Other receivables at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Taxes receivable

$

1,626

$

1,450

 

Collateral on derivatives

667

709

Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates

3

Other

 

327

 

333

Other receivables

 

$

2,623

 

$

2,492

v3.23.3
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES  
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES

12. SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES

Our funding strategy includes receivable securitizations, which allows us to receive cash for financing receivables immediately. While these securitization programs are administered in various forms, they are accomplished in the following basic steps:

1.We transfer financing receivables into a bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity (SPE).
2.The SPE issues debt to investors. The debt is secured by the financing receivables.
3.Investors are paid back based on cash receipts from the financing receivables.

As part of step 1, these receivables are legally isolated from the claims of our general creditors. This ensures cash receipts from the financing receivables are accessible to pay back securitization program investors. The structure of these transactions does not meet the accounting criteria for a sale of receivables. As a result, they are accounted for as a secured borrowing. The receivables and borrowings remain on our balance sheet and are separately reported as “Financing receivables securitized – net” and “Short-term securitization borrowings,” respectively.

We offer securitization programs to institutional investors and other financial institutions through public issuances or privately through a revolving credit agreement. At October 29, 2023, the revolving agreement had a financing limit of up to $1,500. At October 29, 2023, $1,281 of securitization borrowings were outstanding under the revolving agreement. In November 2023, the agreement was renewed for one year with a capacity of $2,000.

Restricted cash held by the SPE serves as a credit enhancement. It would be used to satisfy receivable payment deficiencies, if any. The cash restriction is removed either after all secured borrowing payments are made or proportionally as the secured receivables are collected and the borrowing obligations are reduced.

The components of the securitization programs were as follows at the end of 2023 and 2022:

  

    2023    

  

    2022    

 

Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)

$

7,357

$

5,952

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

(22)

 

(16)

Other assets (primarily restricted cash)

 

152

 

155

Total restricted securitized assets

 

$

7,487

 

$

6,091

Short-term securitization borrowings

$

6,995

$

5,711

Accrued interest on borrowings

 

13

 

6

Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets

 

$

7,008

 

$

5,717

The weighted-average interest rates on short-term securitization borrowings at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 were 4.7 percent and 2.8 percent, respectively.

Although these securitization borrowings are classified as short-term since payment is required if the financing receivables are liquidated early, the payment schedule for these borrowings at October 29, 2023 based on the expected liquidation of the retail notes is as follows: 2024 - $3,278, 2025 - $2,076, 2026 - $1,187, 2027 - $417, 2028 - $44, and later years - $4.

v3.23.3
INVENTORIES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
INVENTORIES  
INVENTORIES

13. INVENTORIES

Inventories were valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, as follows:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Raw materials and supplies

 

$

4,080

 

$

4,442

 

Work-in-process

 

1,010

 

1,190

Finished goods and parts

 

5,435

 

5,363

Total FIFO value

 

10,525

 

10,995

Excess of FIFO over LIFO

 

2,365

 

2,500

Inventories

 

$

8,160

 

$

8,495

Percent valued on LIFO basis

 

53%

57%

v3.23.3
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION  
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION

14. PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION

A summary of property and equipment at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

Useful Lives*

 

  

(Years)

  

   2023   

  

   2022   

 

Land

$

338

$

274

 

Buildings and building equipment

 

22

 

4,735

 

4,386

Machinery and equipment

 

11

 

6,613

 

6,208

Dies, patterns, tools, etc.

 

8

 

1,658

 

1,558

All other

 

5

 

1,323

 

1,205

Construction in progress

 

1,266

 

818

Total at cost

 

15,933

 

14,449

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

9,054

 

8,393

Property and equipment - net

 

$

6,879

 

$

6,056

*    Weighted-averages

Property and equipment additions and depreciation follows:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

Additions

$

1,597

$

1,197

$

897

Depreciation

 

838

 

806

 

830

For property and equipment, more than 10 percent resides in the U.S. and Germany, separately disclosed below:

    

2023

    

2022

U.S.

$

3,807

$

3,452

Germany

 

1,192

 

991

Other countries

 

1,880

 

1,613

Total

$

6,879

$

6,056

 

v3.23.3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET  
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET

15. GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS – NET

The changes in amounts of goodwill by operating segments were as follows. There are no accumulated goodwill impairment losses.

 

PPA

 

SAT

 

CF

 

   Total   

 

October 31, 2021

$

542

$

265

$

2,484

$

3,291

 

Acquisitions (Note 3)

132

69

599

800

Translation adjustments and other

(28)

(16)

(360)

 

(404)

October 30, 2022

646

318

2,723

 

3,687

Acquisitions (Note 3)

41

40

81

Translation adjustments and other

15

5

112

 

132

October 29, 2023

$

702

$

363

$

2,835

$

3,900

The components of other intangible assets were as follows:

  

 2023 

  

 2022 

 

Customer lists and relationships

$

501

$

493

 

Technology, patents, trademarks, and other

 

1,387

 

1,301

Total at cost

 

1,888

 

1,794

Less accumulated amortization:

 

 

Customer lists and relationships

195

166

Technology, patents, trademarks, and other

560

410

Total accumulated amortization

755

576

Other intangible assets - net

 

$

1,133

 

$

1,218

Actual amortization expense for the past three years and the estimated amortization expense for the next five years follows:

Year

Amortization

2021

$

116

2022

145

2023

169

Estimated - 2024

170

2025

142

2026

119

2027

117

2028

85

v3.23.3
OTHER ASSETS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
OTHER ASSETS  
OTHER ASSETS

16. OTHER ASSETS

Other assets at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

   

2023

   

2022

Operating lease asset (Note 24)

$

283

$

299

Capitalized software, net

450

 

372

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

126

 

117

Deferred charges (including prepaids)

426

383

Derivative assets (Note 26)

292

373

Prepaid taxes

167

185

Parts return asset

127

119

Restricted cash

162

167

Matured lease & repossessed inventory

59

44

Other

411

358

Other Assets

$

2,503

$

2,417

Capitalized software has an estimated useful life of three years. Amortization of these software costs in 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $144, $117, and $121, respectively.

v3.23.3
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS  
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

17. SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS

Short-term borrowings at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Commercial paper

     

$

9,100

     

$

4,703

 

Notes payable to banks

483

 

402

Finance lease obligations due within one year

25

21

Long-term borrowings due within one year

 

8,331

 

7,466

Short-term borrowings

$

17,939

$

12,592

The weighted-average interest rates at the end of 2023 and 2022 were:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Short-term borrowings:

              

              

Commercial paper

     

5.4%

     

3.4%

  

Notes payable to banks

31.6%

 

11.9%

Notes payable to banks, excluding Argentina

8.8%

 

6.6%

Worldwide lines of credit were $10.5 billion at October 29, 2023, consisting primarily of:

a 364-day credit facility agreement of $5.0 billion, expiring in the second quarter of 2024,
a credit facility agreement of $2.5 billion, expiring in the second quarter of 2027, and
a credit facility agreement of $2.5 billion, expiring in the second quarter of 2028.

At October 29, 2023, $.8 billion of these worldwide lines of credit were unused. For the purpose of computing the unused credit lines, commercial paper and short-term bank borrowings were considered to constitute utilization. The credit agreements governing these lines of credit require us to maintain certain covenants. All of these credit agreement requirements have been met during the periods included in the consolidated financial statements.

 

v3.23.3
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES  
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

18. ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES

Accounts payable and accrued expenses at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following:

 

2023

 

2022

 

Accounts payable:

Trade payables

$

3,467

$

3,894

Dividends payable

 

388

 

343

Operating lease liabilities

281

302

Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants

163

163

Payables to unconsolidated affiliates

 

6

 

11

 

Other

 

153

 

214

Accrued expenses:

Employee benefits

2,152

1,528

Product warranties

1,610

1,427

Accrued taxes

 

1,558

 

1,255

Derivative liabilities

1,130

1,231

Dealer sales discounts

 

1,243

 

1,044

Extended warranty premium

1,021

866

Unearned revenue (contractual liability)

 

676

 

557

Unearned operating lease revenue

451

399

Accrued interest

 

434

 

288

Other

 

1,397

 

1,300

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

16,130

 

$

14,822

Amounts are presented net of eliminations, which primarily consist of dealer sales incentives with a right of set-off against trade receivables of $2,228 at October 29, 2023 and $1,280 at October 30, 2022. Other eliminations were made for accrued taxes and other accrued expenses.

 

v3.23.3
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS  
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

19. LONG-TERM BORROWINGS

Long-term borrowings at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of:

  

2023

  

2022

 

Underwritten term debt

               

               

U.S. dollar notes and debentures:

2.75% notes due 2025

$

700

$

700

6.55% debentures due 2028

 

200

 

200

5.375% notes due 2029

 

500

 

500

3.10% notes due 2030

700

700

8.10% debentures due 2030

 

250

 

250

7.125% notes due 2031

 

300

 

300

3.90% notes due 2042

 

1,250

 

1,250

2.875% notes due 2049

500

500

3.75% notes due 2050

850

850

Euro notes:

1.375% notes due 2024 (€800 principal)

797

1.85% notes due 2028 (€600 principal)

634

598

2.20% notes due 2032 (€600 principal)

634

598

1.65% notes due 2039 (€650 principal)

687

648

Serial issuances

Medium-term notes

 

29,638

24,604

Other notes and finance lease obligations

 

1,769

 

1,223

Less: debt issuance costs and debt discounts

(135)

(122)

Long-term borrowings

 

$

38,477

$

33,596

Medium-term notes due through 2033 are offered by prospectus. All outstanding notes and debentures are senior unsecured borrowings and rank equally with each other. The outstanding principal and average interest rates at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

  

2023

  

2022

 

Medium-term notes:

               

               

Principal

$

30,902

$

25,629

Average interest rates

4.9%

2.9%

The principal amounts of our long-term borrowings maturing in each of the next five years are as follows: 2024 - $8,319, 2025 - $9,195, 2026 - $7,867, 2027 - $3,724, and 2028 - $6,080.

 

v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

20. COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES

A standard warranty is provided as assurance that the equipment will function as intended. The standard warranty period varies by product and region. At the time a sale is recognized, we record an estimate of future warranty costs based on historical claims rate experience and estimated population under warranty. The warranty reconciliation follows:

    

    2023    

    

    2022    

 

Beginning of year balance

   

$

1,427

   

$

1,312

 

Warranty claims paid

 

(1,181)

 

(951)

New product warranty accruals

 

1,347

 

1,090

Foreign exchange

 

17

 

(24)

End of year balance

 

$

1,610

 

$

1,427

The costs for extended warranty programs are recognized as incurred. See Note 9 for extended warranty claim costs.

In certain international markets, we provide guarantees to banks for the retail financing of John Deere equipment. At the end of

2023, the notional value of these guarantees was $239. We may repossess the equipment collateralizing the receivables. At October 29, 2023, the accrued losses under these guarantees were not material.

We also had other miscellaneous contingent liabilities totaling approximately $105 at October 29, 2023. The accrued liability for these contingencies was not material.

At October 29, 2023, we had commitments of approximately $634 for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment.

We have commitments to extend credit to customers. The commitments are in the form of lines of credit and other pre-approved credit arrangements. We have the right to cancel or amend the terms of these commitments at any time. These commitments are not expected to be fully drawn upon; therefore, the total commitment amounts likely do not represent a future cash requirement. The commitments to extend credit at October 29, 2023 were:

$9.3 billion to John Deere dealers, and
$32.4 billion to retail customers.

We are subject to various unresolved legal actions. The accrued losses on these matters are not material. We believe the reasonably possible range of losses for these unresolved legal actions would not have a material effect on our financial statements. The most prevalent legal claims relate to:

product liability (including asbestos-related matters),
retail credit,
employment,
patent,
trademark, and
antitrust matters.
v3.23.3
CAPITAL STOCK
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
CAPITAL STOCK  
CAPITAL STOCK

21. CAPITAL STOCK

Our stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “DE.” At the end of 2023, there were 17,158 holders of record of our common stock.

The number of common shares we are authorized to issue is 1.2 billion. The common shares issued at October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021 were 536.4 million. 281.6 million common shares were outstanding at October 29, 2023, with the remainder held in treasury stock.

The number of authorized preferred shares is 9 million. No preferred shares have been issued.

In December 2022, the Board of Directors authorized the repurchase of up to $18.0 billion of common stock. At the end of fiscal year 2023, this repurchase program had $13.0 billion (35.9 million shares based on our fiscal year end closing NYSE common stock price of $361.15 per share) remaining to be repurchased. Repurchases of our common stock under this plan are made from time to time, at our discretion, in the open market.

A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Deere & Company follows in millions, except per share amounts:

 

    2023    

 

    2022    

 

    2021    

 

Net income attributable to Deere & Company

 

$

10,166

 

$

7,131

 

$

5,963

Average shares outstanding

 

292.2

 

304.5

 

311.6

Basic per share

 

$

34.80

 

$

23.42

 

$

19.14

Average shares outstanding

 

292.2

 

304.5

 

311.6

Effect of dilutive stock options

 

1.4

 

1.8

 

2.4

Total potential shares outstanding

 

293.6

 

306.3

 

314.0

Diluted per share

 

$

34.63

 

$

23.28

 

$

18.99

Shares excluded as antidilutive

 

.1

 

.2

 

v3.23.3
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION  
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

22. SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION

We issue stock options and restricted stock units to key employees. Restricted stock units are also issued to nonemployee directors for their services as directors. Restricted stock units consist of service-based and performance/service-based awards.

In 2023, we changed the accounting treatment of the Long-Term Incentive Cash that is granted to certain employees. As the performance metric related to this incentive plan is based, in part, on the price of our shares, we now account for it in accordance with FASB ASC Topic 718. At October 29, 2023, we are authorized to grant an additional 16.6 million shares related to stock options or restricted stock units. We currently use shares that have been repurchased through our stock repurchase programs to satisfy share option exercises. The stock awards vesting periods and the dividend equivalents earned during the vesting period follow:

Vesting

Dividend

Period

Equivalents

Stock options

1-3 years

Not included

Service-based RSUs

1-3 years

Included

Performance/service-based RSUs

3 years

Not included

Stock options expire ten years from the grant date. Performance/service-based awards are subject to a performance metric. The performance metric is based on our compound annual revenue growth rate, compared to a benchmark group of companies. The performance/service-based units award common stock in a range of zero to 200 percent for each unit granted based on the level of the metric achieved.

The fair value of stock options and restricted stock units is determined using our closing price on the grant date. These awards are expensed over the shorter of the award vesting period or the employee’s retirement eligibility period. The performance/service-based units’ expense is adjusted quarterly for the probable number of shares to be awarded. We recognize the effect of award forfeitures as an adjustment to compensation expense in the period the forfeiture occurs.

The total share-based compensation expense, recognized income tax benefits, and total grant-date fair values of stock options and restricted stock units vested consisted of the following:

2023

2022

2021

Share-based compensation expense

$

130

$

85

$

82

Income tax benefits

21

17

16

Stock options and restricted stock units vested

84

74

93

At October 29, 2023, there was $93 of total unrecognized compensation cost from share-based compensation arrangements. This compensation is expected to be recognized over a weighted-average period of approximately 1.5 years.

Stock Options

The fair value of each stock option award was estimated on the date of grant using a binomial lattice option valuation model. The assumptions used for the binomial lattice model to determine the fair value of options follow:

  

        2023        

  

        2022        

  

        2021        

 

Risk-free interest rate*

 

2.68%

 

1.27%

 

.47%

Expected dividends

1.1%

1.2%

1.2%

Volatility*

33.0%

32.0%

31.0%

Expected term (in years)*

 

5.1

 

5.1

 

5.5

*    Weighted-averages

The risk-free rates are based on U.S. Treasury security yields at the time of grant. Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from traded call options on our stock. We use historical data to estimate option exercise behavior representing the weighted-average period that options granted are expected to be outstanding.

The activity for outstanding stock options at October 29, 2023, and changes during 2023 follow:

  

Remaining

Aggregate

 

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

 

Shares

Price*

Term

Value

 

(millions)

 

(per share)

 

(years)

 

(millions)

 

Outstanding at beginning of year

 

2.0

$

153.11

Granted

 

.2

 

438.44

Exercised

 

(.5)

 

118.54

Outstanding at end of year

 

1.7

 

190.08

 

4.62

 

$

302.3

Exercisable at end of year

 

1.3

 

144.71

 

3.66

 

292.3

*    Weighted-averages

The amounts related to stock options were as follows in millions of dollars unless otherwise noted:

2023

2022

2021

Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)

$

136.46

$

89.20

$

62.73

Intrinsic value of options exercised

153

169

318

Cash received from exercises

60

63

148

Tax benefit from exercises

34

39

71

Restricted Stock Units

The weighted-average grant date fair values were as follows:

2023

2022

2021

Service-based

$

428.35

$

347.59

$

258.86

Performance/service-based

424.93

331.47

245.73

Our restricted stock units at October 29, 2023 and changes during 2023 in dollars and thousands of shares follow:

Grant-Date

 

Shares

Fair Value*

 

Service-based

Nonvested at beginning of year

 

404

$

251.42

Granted

 

126

 

428.35

Vested

 

(211)

 

211.03

Forfeited

(9)

333.29

Nonvested at end of year

 

310

 

348.82

Performance/service based

Nonvested at beginning of year

 

143

 

227.70

Granted

 

41

 

424.93

Vested

 

(130)

 

160.81

Performance change

 

65

 

160.81

Nonvested at end of year

 

119

 

331.78

* Weighted-averages

 

v3.23.3
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS  
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS

23. OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS

The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) follow:

2023

2022

2021

Retirement benefits adjustment

$

(845)

$

(389)

$

(1,034)

Cumulative translation adjustment

(2,151)

(2,594)

(1,478)

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

(8)

21

(42)

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

(110)

(94)

15

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

$

(3,114)

$

(3,056)

$

(2,539)

The following tables reflect amounts recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), as well as reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss).

Before

Tax

After

 

Tax

(Expense)

Tax

 

 

Amount

 

Credit

 

Amount

 

2023

Cumulative translation adjustment

 

Unrealized translation gain (loss)

 

$

424

$

(2)

$

422

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

SA&G expenses

10

10

Other operating expenses

11

11

Net unrealized translation gain (loss)

445

(2)

443

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)

 

25

(5)

 

20

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

(62)

 

13

 

(49)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

 

(37)

 

8

 

(29)

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

 

(20)

 

4

 

(16)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

 

(20)

 

4

 

(16)

Retirement benefits adjustment:

Net actuarial gain (loss)

 

(589)

 

139

 

(450)

Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

(81)

 

20

 

(61)

Prior service (credit) cost

 

37

 

(9)

 

28

Settlements

 

37

 

(10)

 

27

Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment

 

(596)

 

140

 

(456)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(208)

 

$

150

 

$

(58)

Before

Tax

After

 

Tax

(Expense)

Tax

 

 

Amount

 

Credit

 

Amount

 

2022

 

 

 

Cumulative translation adjustment

$

(1,105)

$

(11)

$

(1,116)

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)

 

89

(19)

 

70

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

(9)

 

2

 

(7)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

 

80

 

(17)

 

63

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

 

(140)

 

30

 

(110)

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss – Other income

1

 

1

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

 

(139)

 

30

 

(109)

Retirement benefits adjustment:

Net actuarial gain (loss)

 

1,192

 

(298)

 

894

Prior service credit (cost)

 

(517)

124

 

(393)

Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

116

 

(29)

 

87

Prior service (credit) cost

 

30

 

(7)

 

23

Settlements/curtailment

 

45

 

(11)

 

34

Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment

 

866

 

(221)

 

645

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(298)

 

$

(219)

 

$

(517)

Before

Tax

After

 

Tax

(Expense)

Tax

 

 

Amount

 

Credit

 

Amount

 

2021

Cumulative translation adjustment:

 

Unrealized translation gain (loss)

$

112

$

112

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates

6

6

Net unrealized translation gain (loss)

118

118

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)

 

8

$

(2)

 

6

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

13

 

(3)

 

10

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

 

21

 

(5)

 

16

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

 

(21)

 

3

 

(18)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

 

(21)

 

3

 

(18)

Retirement benefits adjustment:

Net actuarial gain (loss)

 

3,492

 

(845)

 

2,647

Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

283

 

(69)

 

214

Prior service (credit) cost

 

8

 

(2)

 

6

Settlements

 

22

 

(5)

 

17

Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment

 

3,805

 

(921)

 

2,884

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

3,923

 

$

(923)

 

$

3,000

v3.23.3
LEASES
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
LEASES  
LEASES

24. LEASES

We are both a lessee and a lessor. We lease for our own use warehouse facilities, office space, production equipment, information technology equipment, and vehicles. The financial services operations lease equipment produced or sold by us and a limited amount of other equipment to retail customers. We determine if an arrangement is or contains a lease at the contract inception.

Lessee

The amounts of the lease liability and right of use asset are determined at lease commencement and are based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. The lease payments are discounted using our incremental borrowing rate since the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based on the lease term and the economic environment of the country where the asset will be used, adjusted as if the borrowings were collateralized. Leases with contractual periods greater than one year and that do not meet the finance lease criteria are classified as operating leases.

We have elected to combine lease and nonlease components, such as maintenance and utilities costs included in a lease contract, for all asset classes. Leases with an initial term of one year or less are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recorded in short-term lease expense. Variable lease expense includes warehouse facilities leases with payments based on utilization exceeding contractual minimum amounts and leases with payments indexed to inflation when the index changes after lease commencement.

The lease expense by type consisted of the following:

2023

2022

2021

Operating lease expense

$

129

$

114

$

116

Short-term lease expense

49

55

29

Variable lease expense

80

74

53

Finance lease:

Depreciation expense

28

26

26

Interest on lease liabilities

2

1

1

Total lease expense

$

288

$

270

$

225

Operating and finance lease right of use assets and lease liabilities follow:

2023

2022

Operating leases:

Other assets

$

283

$

299

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

281

302

Finance leases:

Property and equipment — net

$

66

$

49

Short-term borrowings

25

21

Long-term borrowings

49

30

Total finance lease liabilities

$

74

$

51

The weighted-average remaining lease terms in years and discount rates follows:

2023

2022

Weighted-average remaining lease terms:

Operating leases

7

7

Finance leases

4

3

Weighted-average discount rates:

Operating leases

3.1%

2.4%

Finance leases

3.6%

1.9%

Lease payment amounts in each of the next five years at October 29, 2023 follow:

Operating

Finance

Due in:

Leases

Leases

2024

$

103

$

27

2025

71

22

2026

36

14

2027

24

8

2028

22

3

Later years

45

6

Total lease payments

301

80

Less: imputed interest

20

6

Total lease liabilities

$

281

$

74

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities follows:

2023

2022

2021

Operating cash flows for operating leases

$

132

$

127

$

104

Operating cash flows for finance leases

2

1

1

Financing cash flows for finance leases

31

28

25

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities follow:

2023

2022

Operating leases

$

97

$

135

Finance leases

54

17

Lessor

We lease equipment manufactured by us through John Deere Financial. Sales-type and direct financing leases are reported in “Financing receivables net.” Operating leases are reported in “Equipment on operating leases net.”

At the end of the majority of leases, the lessee has the option to purchase the underlying equipment for the contractual residual value or return it to the dealer. If the equipment is returned to the dealer, the dealer also has the option to purchase the equipment or return it to us for remarketing.

We estimate the residual values for operating leases at lease inception based on several factors, including lease term, expected hours of usage, historical wholesale sale prices, return experience, intended use of the equipment, market dynamics and trends, and dealer residual guarantees. We review residual value estimates during the lease term and test the carrying value of our operating lease assets for impairment when events or circumstances necessitate. The depreciation is adjusted on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term if residual value estimates change. Lease agreements include usage limits and specifications on

machine condition, which allow us to assess lessees for excess use or damages to the underlying equipment.

We have elected to combine lease and nonlease components. The nonlease components relate to preventative maintenance and extended warranty agreements financed by the retail customer. We have also elected to report consideration related to sales and value added taxes net of the related tax expense. Property taxes on leased assets are recorded on a gross basis in “Finance and interest income” and “Other operating expenses.” Variable lease revenues relate to property taxes on leased assets in certain markets and late fees.

Lease revenues earned by us follow:

2023

2022

2021

Sales-type and direct finance lease revenues

$

165

$

154

$

145

Operating lease revenues

1,312

1,318

1,423

Variable lease revenues

16

26

30

Total lease revenues

$

1,493

$

1,498

$

1,598

At the time of accepting a lease that qualifies as a sales-type or direct financing lease, we record the gross amount of lease payments receivable, estimated residual value of the leased equipment, and unearned finance income. The unearned finance income is recognized as revenue over the lease term using the interest method.

Sales-type and direct financing lease receivables by market follow:

2023

2022

Agriculture and turf

$

1,078

$

1,118

Construction and forestry

1,048

1,167

Total

2,126

2,285

Guaranteed residual values

723

491

Unguaranteed residual values

57

56

Less: unearned finance income

(350)

(285)

Financing lease receivables

$

2,556

$

2,547

Scheduled payments, including guaranteed residual values, on sales-type and direct financing lease receivables at October 29, 2023 follow:

Due in:

2023

2024

$

1,453

2025

642

2026

378

2027

214

2028

142

Later years

20

Total

$

2,849

Lease payments from operating leases are recorded as income on a straight-line method over the lease terms. Operating lease assets are recorded at cost and depreciated to their estimated residual value on a straight-line method over the terms of the leases.

The cost of equipment on operating leases by market follow:

2023

2022

Agriculture and turf

$

7,168

$

6,912

Construction and forestry

1,212

1,342

Total

8,380

8,254

Less: accumulated depreciation

(1,463)

(1,631)

Equipment on operating leases - net

$

6,917

$

6,623

Operating lease residual values

$

4,864

$

4,640

First-loss residual value guarantees

1,188

1,025

The equipment is depreciated on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease. The corresponding depreciation expense was $853 in 2023, $827 in 2022, and $983 in 2021.

Lease payments for operating leases are scheduled as follows:

Due in:

2023

2024

$

1,044

2025

797

2026

490

2027

258

2028

65

Later years

10

Total

$

2,664

v3.23.3
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS  
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

25. FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To determine fair value, we use various methods including market and income approaches. We utilize valuation models and techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. The models are industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including time values and yield curves as well as other economic measures. These valuation techniques are consistently applied.

Level 1 measurements consist of quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities. Level 2 measurements include significant other observable inputs such as quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; identical assets or liabilities in inactive markets; observable inputs such as interest rates and yield curves; and other market-corroborated inputs. Level 3 measurements include significant unobservable inputs.

Fair values of the financing receivables that were issued long-term were based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at interest rates currently being offered by us for similar financing receivables. The fair values of the remaining financing receivables approximated the carrying amounts.

Fair values of long-term borrowings and short-term securitization borrowings were based on current market quotes for identical or similar borrowings and credit risk, or on the discounted values of their related cash flows at current market interest rates.

The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follow:

2023

2022

Carrying

     Fair     

Carrying

     Fair     

  

Value

  

Value*

  

Value

  

Value*

 

Financing receivables – net

$

43,673

$

42,777

$

36,634

$

35,526

Financing receivables securitized – net

7,335

7,056

5,936

5,698

Short-term securitization borrowings

6,995

6,921

5,711

5,577

Long-term borrowings due within one year**

 

8,331

 

8,156

 

7,466

 

7,322

Long-term borrowings**

 

38,428

 

36,873

 

33,566

 

31,852

*    Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all financing receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.

**

Values exclude finance lease liabilities that are presented as borrowings (see Note 24).

Assets and liabilities measured at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 at fair value on a recurring basis follow, excluding our cash equivalents, which were carried at a cost that approximates fair value and consisted of money market funds and time deposits:

    

   2023   

    

   2022   

  

Level 1:

Marketable securities

International equity securities

 

$

3

 

$

3

International mutual funds securities

101

U.S. equity fund

86

70

U.S. fixed income fund

 

32

U.S. government debt securities

 

78

 

62

Total Level 1 marketable securities

300

135

Level 2:

Marketable securities

Corporate debt securities

 

244

 

200

International debt securities

1

60

Mortgage-backed securities*

 

185

 

155

Municipal debt securities

 

75

 

63

U.S. government debt securities

141

121

Total Level 2 marketable securities

 

646

 

599

Other assets - Derivatives

292

373

Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Derivatives

1,130

1,231

Level 3:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – Deferred consideration

186

236

*    Primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.

Fair value, nonrecurring level 3 measurements from impairments at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follow:

Fair Value

Losses

  

2023

  

 2022 1

  

 2023 

  

 2022 

  

 2021 

Inventories

$

19

$

19

Property and equipment – net

 

 

15

 

 

41

 

$

44

Other intangible assets – net

 

28

 

Other assets

 

 

6

1 Related to assessments on the Russian operations, performed at May 1, 2022 and updated on July 31, 2022 and October 30, 2022.

The following is a description of the valuation methodologies we use to measure certain financial instruments on the balance sheets at fair value. For more information on asset impairments, see Note 4.

Marketable securities – The portfolio of investments is valued on a market approach (matrix pricing model) in which all significant inputs are observable or can be derived from or corroborated by observable market data such as interest rates, yield curves, volatilities, credit risk, and prepayment speeds. Funds are valued using the fund’s net asset value, based on the fair value of the underlying securities.

Derivatives Our derivative financial instruments consist of interest rate contracts (swaps), foreign currency exchange contracts (futures, forwards and swaps), and cross-currency interest rate contracts (swaps). The portfolio is valued based on an income approach (discounted cash flow) using market observable inputs, including swap curves and both forward and spot exchange rates for currencies.

Financing receivables – Specific reserve impairments are based on the fair value of the collateral, which is measured using a market approach (appraisal values or realizable values). Inputs include a selection of realizable values (see Note 11).

Inventories – The impairment was based on net realizable value, less reasonably predictable selling and disposal costs.

Property and equipment – net – The valuations were based on cost and market approaches. The inputs include replacement cost estimates adjusted for physical deterioration and economic obsolescence, or quoted prices when available.

Other intangible assets – net – In 2022, we considered external valuations based on our probability weighted cash flow analysis.

Other assets In 2021, the impairments were measured at the fair value of a right of use operating lease asset.

 

v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS  
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

26. DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS

Fair values of our derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts at the end of 2023 and 2022 were as follows. Assets are recorded in “Other assets,” while liabilities are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

Fair Value

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

2023

Cash flow hedges:

  

 

    

  

  

  

Interest rate contracts

 

$

1,500

$

45

 

 

Fair value hedges:

Interest rate contracts

12,691

$

970

 

Not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate contracts

13,853

169

98

Foreign exchange contracts

8,117

75

54

Cross-currency interest rate contracts

176

3

8

2022

Cash flow hedges:

  

 

    

  

  

  

Interest rate contracts

 

$

1,950

$

87

 

 

Fair value hedges:

Interest rate contracts

10,112

$

1,004

 

Not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate contracts

10,568

212

107

Foreign exchange contracts

8,185

 

66

 

118

Cross-currency interest rate contracts

260

 

8

 

2

The amounts recorded, at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, in the consolidated balance sheets related to borrowings designated in fair value hedging relationships were as follows. Fair value hedging adjustments are included in the carrying amount of the hedged item.

Active Hedging

Discontinued Hedging

Relationships

Relationships

Carrying

Cumulative

Carrying

Cumulative

Amount of

Fair Value

Amount of

Fair Value

Hedged

Hedging

Formerly

Hedging

Item

Amount

Hedged Item

Amount

2023

Short-term borrowings

$

1,814

$

15

Long-term borrowings

$

11,660

$

(976)

7,144

(288)

2022

Short-term borrowings

$

2,515

$

15

Long-term borrowings

$

9,060

$

(1,006)

5,520

(19)

The classification and gains (losses), including accrued interest expense, related to derivative instruments on the statements of consolidated income consisted of the following:

  

  2023  

  

  2022  

  

  2021  

 

Fair Value Hedges

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

$

(542)

 

$

(1,144)

 

$

(236)

Cash Flow Hedges

Recognized in OCI:

Interest rate contracts – OCI (pretax)

$

25

$

89

$

8

Reclassified from OCI:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

62

 

9

 

(13)

Not Designated as Hedges

Interest rate contracts – Net sales

$

1

$

53

$

13

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

40

 

81

 

14

Foreign exchange contracts – Net sales

(6)

(6)

Foreign exchange contracts – Cost of sales

 

8

 

(64)

 

(101)

Foreign exchange contracts – Other operating expenses

 

100

 

402

 

(262)

Total not designated

 

$

143

 

$

466

 

$

(336)

The amount of gain recorded in OCI at October 29, 2023 that is expected to be reclassified to “Interest expense” or “Other operating expenses” in the next twelve months if interest rates or exchange rates remain unchanged is $31 after-tax. There were no gains or losses reclassified from OCI to earnings based on the probability that the original forecasted transaction would not occur.

Counterparty Risk and Collateral

Derivative instruments are subject to significant concentrations of credit risk to the banking sector. We manage individual counterparty exposure by setting limits that consider the credit rating of the counterparty, the credit default swap spread of the counterparty, and other financial commitments and exposures between us and the counterparty banks. All interest rate derivatives are transacted under International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) documentation. Some of these agreements include credit support provisions. Each master agreement permits the net settlement of amounts owed in the event of default or termination.

Certain of our derivative agreements contain credit support provisions that may require us to post collateral based on the size of the net liability positions and credit ratings. The aggregate fair value of all derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features that were in a net liability position at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, was $1.1 billion and $1.1 billion, respectively. In accordance with the limits established in these agreements, we posted $659 of cash collateral at October 29, 2023 and $701 at October 30, 2022. In addition, we paid $8 of collateral that was outstanding at both October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 to participate in an international futures market to hedge currency exposure, not included in the table below.

Derivatives are recorded without offsetting for netting arrangements or collateral. The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities related to netting arrangements and collateral at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

Gross Amounts

Netting

Net

  

Recognized

  

 Arrangements 

  

Collateral

  

Amount

 

2023

Assets

 

$

292

 

$

(152)

 

 

$

140

Liabilities

 

1,130

 

(152)

$

(659)

319

2022

Assets

 

$

373

 

$

(179)

 

$

(54)

 

$

140

Liabilities

 

1,231

 

(179)

(701)

351

 

v3.23.3
SEGMENT DATA
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SEGMENT DATA  
SEGMENT DATA

27. SEGMENT DATA

Our operations are presently organized and reported in four business segments. This presentation is consistent with how the chief operating decision maker (the CEO) assesses the performance of the segments and makes decisions about resource allocations.

The PPA segment defines, develops, and delivers global equipment and technology solutions to unlock customer value for production-scale growers of large grains, small grains, cotton, and sugarcane. The main products include large and certain mid-size tractors, combines, cotton pickers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, and soil preparation, seeding, application, and crop care equipment.

The SAT segment defines, develops, and delivers global equipment and technology solutions to unlock customer value for dairy and livestock producers, high-value crop producers, and turf and utility customers. The segment’s primary products include certain mid-size, utility, and compact utility tractors, as well as hay and forage equipment, riding and commercial lawn equipment, golf course equipment, and utility vehicles.

The CF segment defines, develops, and delivers a broad range of machines and technology solutions organized along the earthmoving, forestry, and roadbuilding production systems. The segment’s primary products include crawler dozers and loaders, four-wheel-drive loaders, excavators, skid-steer loaders, milling machines, and log harvesters.

The products and services produced by the segments above are marketed through independent retail dealer networks and major retail outlets. For roadbuilding products in certain markets outside the U.S. and Canada, the products are sold through company-owned sales and service subsidiaries.

The financial services segment finances sales and leases by John Deere dealers of new and used production and precision agriculture equipment, small agriculture and turf equipment, and construction and forestry equipment. In addition, the financial services segment provides wholesale financing to dealers of the foregoing equipment, finances retail revolving charge accounts, and offers extended equipment warranties.

Because of integrated manufacturing operations and common administrative and marketing support, a substantial number of allocations must be made to determine operating segment data.

Identifiable assets assigned to the operating segments are those the units actively manage, consisting of trade receivables, inventories, property and equipment, intangible assets, and certain other assets. Corporate assets are managed collectively, including cash and cash equivalents, retirement benefit net assets, goodwill, and deferred income tax assets.

Information relating to operations by operating segment follows for the years ended October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

Net sales and revenues

 

               

               

               

Unaffiliated customers:

Production & precision ag net sales

$

26,790

$

22,002

$

16,509

Small ag & turf net sales

13,980

13,381

11,860

Construction & forestry net sales

 

14,795

 

12,534

 

11,368

Financial services revenues

 

4,721

 

3,625

 

3,548

Other revenues*

 

965

 

1,035

 

739

Total

$

61,251

$

52,577

$

44,024

*    Other revenues are primarily the production and precision ag, small ag and turf, and construction and forestry revenues for finance and interest income and other income.

Operating profit

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

6,996

$

4,386

$

3,334

Small ag & turf

2,472

1,949

2,045

Construction & forestry

 

2,695

 

2,014

 

1,489

Financial services*

 

795

 

1,159

 

1,144

Total operating profit*

 

12,958

 

9,508

 

8,012

Interest income

 

559

 

159

 

82

Interest expense

 

(411)

 

(390)

 

(368)

Foreign exchange gain (loss) from equipment operations’ financing activities

 

(114)

 

(103)

 

(45)

Pension and OPEB benefit (cost), excluding service cost component

286

218

183

Corporate expenses – net

 

(252)

 

(255)

 

(241)

Income taxes

 

(2,871)

 

(2,007)

 

(1,658)

Total

 

(2,803)

 

(2,378)

 

(2,047)

Net income

 

10,155

 

7,130

 

5,965

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(11)

(1)

2

Net income attributable to Deere & Company

$

10,166

$

7,131

$

5,963

*    Operating profit of the financial services business segment includes the effect of its interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

Interest income*

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

29

$

22

$

21

Small ag & turf

35

24

21

Construction & forestry

 

13

 

8

 

10

Financial services

 

3,731

 

2,245

 

1,999

Corporate

 

559

 

159

 

82

Intercompany

 

(1,008)

 

(431)

 

(279)

Total

$

3,359

$

2,027

$

1,854

*    Does not include finance rental income for equipment on operating leases.

Interest expense

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

282

$

122

$

84

Small ag & turf

236

105

87

Construction & forestry

 

169

 

72

 

46

Financial services

 

2,362

 

799

 

687

Corporate

 

411

 

390

 

368

Intercompany

 

(1,007)

 

(426)

 

(279)

Total

$

2,453

$

1,062

$

993

 

Depreciation* and amortization expense

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

581

$

523

$

495

Small ag & turf

241

236

245

Construction & forestry

 

301

 

282

 

303

Financial services

 

1,016

 

1,050

 

1,140

Intercompany

(135)

(196)

(133)

Total

$

2,004

$

1,895

$

2,050

*    Includes depreciation for equipment on operating leases.

Identifiable operating assets

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

8,734

$

8,414

$

7,021

Small ag & turf

4,348

4,451

3,959

Construction & forestry

 

7,139

 

6,754

 

6,457

Financial services

 

70,732

 

58,864

 

51,624

Corporate

 

13,134

 

11,547

 

15,053

Total

$

104,087

$

90,030

$

84,114

Capital additions

 

                 

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

896

$

649

$

458

Small ag & turf

386

329

253

Construction & forestry

 

311

 

217

 

183

Financial services

 

4

 

2

 

3

Total

$

1,597

$

1,197

$

897

 

v3.23.3
SUBSEQUENT EVENT
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SUBSEQUENT EVENT  
SUBSEQUENT EVENT

28. SUBSEQUENT EVENT

On December 6, 2023, a quarterly dividend of $1.47 per share was declared at the Board of Directors meeting, payable on February 8, 2024 to stockholders of record on December 29, 2023.

v3.23.3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Policies)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS  
Consolidation, Policy

The consolidated financial statements represent the consolidation of all companies in which Deere & Company has a controlling interest. Certain variable interest entities (VIEs) are consolidated since we are the primary beneficiary. The primary beneficiary has both the power to direct the activities that most significantly impact the VIEs’ economic performance and the obligation to absorb losses or the right to receive benefits that could potentially be significant to the VIEs. We consolidate certain VIEs related to retail note securitizations (see Note 12).

We record our investment in each unconsolidated affiliated company (20 to 50 percent ownership) at cost, plus or minus our share of the profit or loss after acquisition, and further reduced for any dividends (see Note 16). Other investments (less than 20 percent ownership) are recorded at cost.

Fiscal Year, Policy

We use a 52/53 week fiscal year ending on the last Sunday in the reporting period, which generally occurs near the end of October. An additional week is included in the fourth fiscal quarter every five or six years to realign our fiscal quarters with the calendar. The fiscal year ends for 2023, 2022, and 2021 were October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021, respectively. Fiscal years 2023, 2022, and 2021 contained 52 weeks. Unless otherwise stated, references to particular years, quarters, or months refer to our fiscal years and the associated periods in those fiscal years.

Use of Estimates in Financial Statements, Policy

Certain accounting policies require management to make estimates and assumptions in determining the amounts reflected in the financial statements and related disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

Revenue Recognition, Policy

General

Sales of equipment and service parts are recognized when we transfer control of the good to the independent customer, which generally occurs upon shipment. In most situations, the independent customer is a dealer, which subsequently sells the equipment and service parts purchased from us to a retail customer, who can finance the equipment with the financial services segment or another source of financing. In some

situations, we sell directly to a retail customer. The term “customer” includes both dealers and retail customers to whom we make direct sales.

Interest-Free Periods and Past-Due Interest

We charge dealers interest on outstanding balances from the earlier of when goods are sold to a retail customer by the dealer or the expiration of the interest-free period granted at the time of the sale to the dealer. Interest-free periods are determined based on the type of equipment sold and the time of year of the sale. These periods range from one to twelve months for most equipment. Interest-free periods may not be extended. Interest charged may not be forgiven, and past due interest rates are charged at higher rates. If the interest-free or below market interest rate period exceeds one year, we adjust the expected sales revenue for the effects of the time value of money using a current market interest rate. The revenue related to the financing component is recognized in “Finance and interest income” using the interest method. We do not adjust the sales price to account for a financing component if the expected interest-free or below market period is one year or less.

Right of Return

Generally, no right of return exists on sales of equipment. Dealers cannot cancel purchases after we recognize a sale and are responsible for payment even if the equipment is not sold to a retail customer. Service parts and certain attachment returns are estimable and accrued at the time a sale is recognized. The estimated returns are based on historical return rates, current dealer inventory levels, and current economic conditions. The estimated returns are recorded in “Other assets” for the inventory value of estimated returns, adjusted for restocking fees. The estimated dealer refund liability, adjusted for restocking fees, is recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

Remanufacturing

We remanufacture used engines and components (cores) that are sold to dealers and retail customers for maintenance and repair parts. Revenue for remanufactured components is recognized using the same criteria as other parts sales. When a remanufactured part is sold, we collect a deposit that is repaid if the customer returns a core that meets certain specifications within a defined time period. The deposit received from the customer is recognized as a liability in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” and the used component that is expected to be returned is recognized in “Other assets.” When a customer returns a core, the deposit is repaid, the liability reversed, and the returned core is recorded in inventory to be remanufactured and sold to another customer. If a core is not returned within the required time, the deposit is recognized as revenue in “Net sales,” and the cost of the core is recorded as an expense in “Cost of sales.”

Bundled Technology

Certain equipment is sold with precision guidance, telematics, and other information gathering and analyzing capabilities. These technology solutions require hardware, software, and may include an obligation to provide services for a period of time. These solutions are mostly bundled with the sale of the equipment but

can also be purchased or renewed separately. The revenue related to the hardware and embedded software is recognized at the time of the equipment sale and recorded in “Net sales.” The revenue for the future services and usage-based software is deferred and recognized over the service period. The deferred revenue is recorded as a contract liability in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

Financing Revenue and Origination Costs

Financing revenue and deferred costs on the origination of financing receivables are recorded over the lives of the related receivables using the interest method. Deferred costs are recognized as a reduction to “Finance and interest income.” Income and deferred costs on the origination of operating leases are recognized on a straight-line basis over the scheduled lease terms in “Finance and interest income.”

Sales Incentives

We offer sales incentive programs to promote the sale of our products from the dealer to the retail customer. At the time of the sale to a dealer, we record an estimated cost for the sales incentive programs as a reduction to the sales price. The estimated cost is based on historical data, announced and expected incentive programs, field inventory levels, and forecasted sales volumes. The final cost of these programs is determined at the end of the measurement period for volume-based incentives or when the dealer sells the equipment to a retail customer. Actual cost differences from the original cost estimate are recognized in “Net sales.”

As permitted, we elected only to disclose remaining performance obligations with an original contract duration greater than one year. The contracts with an expected duration of one year or less are for sales to dealers and retail customers for equipment, service parts, repair services, and certain telematics services.

Product Warranties, Policy

For equipment and service parts sales, we provide a standard warranty. At the time a sale is recognized, the estimated future warranty costs are recorded. The warranty liability is estimated based on historical warranty claims rate experience and the estimated amount of equipment still under warranty. The historical claims rate is primarily determined by a review of five-year claims costs while also taking into consideration current quality developments. The amount of equipment still under warranty is estimated based on dealer inventories and retail sales.

Extended Product Warranty, Policy

We also offer extended warranty arrangements for purchase at the customer’s option. The premiums for extended warranties are recognized in “Other income” primarily in proportion to the costs expected to be incurred over the contract period. The unamortized extended warranty premiums (deferred revenue) are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses” (see Note 18).

Sales and Transaction Taxes, Policy

We collect and remit taxes for revenue producing transactions as necessary based on various tax laws. These taxes include sales, use, value-added, and some excise taxes. We elected to exclude these taxes from the determination of the sales price. These taxes are not included in revenues.

Contract Costs, Policy

Incremental costs of obtaining an equipment revenue contract are recognized as an expense when incurred since the amortization period would be one year or less.

Advertising Costs, Policy

Advertising costs are charged to “Selling, administrative and general expenses” as incurred. Advertising costs were $244 in 2023, $227 in 2022, and $212 in 2021.

Depreciation and Amortization, Policy

Property and equipment, capitalized software, and other intangible assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation or amortization. These assets are depreciated over their estimated useful lives using the straight-line method. Equipment on operating leases is depreciated over the terms of the leases using the straight-line method. Property and equipment expenditures for new and revised products, increased capacity, and the replacement or major renewal of significant items are capitalized. Expenditures for maintenance, repairs, and minor renewals are charged to expense as incurred.

Cash and Cash Equivalents, Policy

We consider investments with purchased maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

Receivables and Allowances, Policy

All financing and trade receivables are reported on the balance sheet at outstanding principal and accrued interest, adjusted for:

write-offs,
allowance for credit losses, and
unamortized deferred fees or costs on originated financing receivables.

The allowance is a reduction to the receivable balances, and the provision is recorded in “Selling, administrative and general expenses.” The allowance for credit losses is an estimate of the credit losses expected over the life of the receivable portfolio. The allowance is measured on a collective basis for receivables with similar risk characteristics. Receivables that do not share risk characteristics are evaluated on an individual basis. Risk characteristics include:

finance product category,
market,
geography,
credit risk, and
remaining balance.

We utilize the following loss forecast models to estimate expected credit losses:

Transition matrix models are used for large and complex retail customer receivable pools. These models are used for more than 90 percent of retail customer receivables. Historical portfolio performance and current delinquency levels are used to forecast future defaults. Estimated recovery rates are applied to the estimated default balance to calculate the expected credit losses.
Weighted average remaining maturity (WARM) models are used for smaller and less complex retail customer receivable pools.
Historical loss rate models are used on wholesale receivables, with consideration of current economic conditions and dealer financial risk.

The model output is adjusted for forecasted economic conditions, which may include the following economic indicators:

commodity prices,
industry equipment sales,
unemployment rates, and
housing starts.

Management reviews each model’s output quarterly, and qualitative adjustments are incorporated as necessary (see Note 11).

Long-Lived Assets, Goodwill, and Other Intangible Asset Impairment, Policy

We evaluate the carrying value of long-lived assets (including equipment on operating leases, property and equipment, goodwill, and other intangible assets) when events or circumstances warrant such a review. Goodwill and unamortized intangible assets are tested for impairment annually at the end of the third quarter of each fiscal year, and more often if events or circumstances may have caused the fair value to fall below the carrying value. If the carrying value of the long-lived asset is considered impaired, the long-lived asset is written down to its fair value (see Notes 4 and 25).

Goodwill is allocated and reviewed for impairment by reporting unit. Goodwill is allocated to the reporting unit in which the business that created the goodwill resides. To test for goodwill impairment, the carrying value of each reporting unit is compared with its fair value. If the carrying value of the goodwill is considered impaired, the impairment is measured as the reporting unit’s carrying value minus the fair value.

Derivative Financial Instruments, Policy

It is our policy to use derivative transactions only to manage exposures from the normal course of business. We do not execute derivative transactions for the purpose of creating speculative positions or trading. Our financial services operations have interest rate and foreign currency exposure between (a) the receivable or lease portfolio and (b) how those portfolios are funded. We also have foreign currency exposures at some of our foreign and domestic operations related to buying, selling, and financing in currencies other than the functional currencies. In addition, we have interest rate and foreign currency exposure at certain equipment operations units for sales incentive programs.

All derivatives are recorded at fair value on the consolidated balance sheets. Cash collateral received or paid is not offset against the derivative fair values on the balance sheets. The cash flows from the derivative contracts are recorded in operating activities in the statements of consolidated cash flows. Each derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, fair value hedge, or remains undesignated.

Changes in the fair value of derivatives are recorded as follows:

Cash flow hedges: Recorded in other comprehensive income (OCI) and reclassified to the income statement when the effects of the item being hedged are recognized in the income statement. These amounts offset the effects of interest rate changes on the related borrowings in interest expense.
Fair value hedges: Recorded in interest expense, and the gains or losses are offset by the fair value gains or losses on the hedged items (fixed-rate borrowings), which are also recorded in interest expense.
Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments: Changes in the fair value of undesignated hedges are recognized as they occur in the income statement.

All designated hedges are formally documented as to the relationship with the hedged item as well as the risk-management strategy. Both at inception and on an ongoing basis, the hedging instrument is assessed for its effectiveness. If and when a derivative is determined not to be highly effective as a hedge, the underlying hedged transaction is no longer likely to occur, the hedge designation is removed, or the derivative is terminated, hedge accounting is discontinued (see Note 26).

Foreign Currency Translation, Policy

The functional currencies for most of our foreign operations are their respective local currencies. The assets and liabilities of these operations are translated into U.S. dollars using the exchange rates at the end of the period. The revenues and expenses are translated at weighted-average rates for the period. The gains or losses from these translations are recorded in OCI.

Foreign currency gains or losses and foreign exchange components of derivative contracts are included in net income, with trade flow activity recorded in “Cost of sales,” sales incentive activity recorded in “Net sales,” and all other activity recorded in “Other operating expenses.” The pretax net loss for foreign exchange in 2023, 2022, and 2021 was $159, $175, and $134, respectively.

New Accounting Standards, Policy

We closely monitor all Accounting Standard Updates (ASUs) issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) and other authoritative guidance. We adopted the following standards in 2023, none of which had a material effect on our consolidated financial statements:

New Accounting Standards Adopted

 

No. 2021-10 — Government Assistance (Topic 832): Disclosures by Business Entities about Government Assistance

No. 2021-05 — Leases (Topic 842): Lessors – Certain Leases with Variable Lease Payments

No. 2021-04 — Issuer's Accounting for Certain Modifications or Exchanges of Freestanding Equity Classified Written Call Options

We will adopt the following standards in future periods, none of which are expected to have a material effect on our consolidated financial statements.

New Accounting Standards to be Adopted

No. 2022-04 — Liabilities — Supplier Finance Programs (Subtopic 405-50): Disclosure of Supplier Finance Program Obligations

No. 2022-02 — Financial Instruments – Credit Losses (Topic 326): Troubled Debt Restructurings and Vintage Disclosures

No. 2022-01 — Derivatives and Hedging (Topic 815): Fair Value Hedging – Portfolio Layer Method

No. 2021-08 — Business Combinations (Topic 805): Accounting for Contract Assets and Contract Liabilities from Contracts with Customers

Receivables, Cash Flow Policy

All cash flows from receivables related to sales are included in operating activities. This includes all changes in trade accounts and notes receivables, as well as some financing receivables. Financing receivables that are related to loans on equipment sold by independent dealers are included in investing activities.

Pension and Other Postretirement Plans, Policy We have several funded and unfunded defined benefit pension plans and other postretirement benefit (OPEB) plans. These plans cover U.S. employees and certain foreign employees. The measurement date of our plans is October 31.

The discount rate assumptions used to determine the pension and OPEB obligations for all periods presented were based on hypothetical AA yield curves represented by a series of annualized individual discount rates. These discount rates represent the rates at which our benefit obligations could effectively be settled at the October 31 measurement dates.

The mortality assumptions for the 2023 and 2022 U.S. benefit plan obligations used the most recent tables and scales issued by the Society of Actuaries at that time. The 2023 and 2022 mortality assumptions included an adjustment to the scale related to COVID for some plans.

Actuarial gains and losses are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income (loss). To the extent unamortized gains and losses exceed 10 percent of the higher of the market-related value of assets or the benefit obligation, the excess is amortized as a component of net periodic (benefit) cost over the remaining service period of the active participants. For plans in which all or almost all of the plan’s participants are inactive, the amortization period is the remaining life expectancy of the inactive participants.

A market related value of plan assets is used to calculate the expected return on assets. The market related value recognizes changes in the fair value of pension plan assets systematically over a five-year period. The market related value of the health care plan assets equals fair value.

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets reflects management’s expectations of long-term average rates of return on funds invested to provide for benefits included in the projected benefit obligations. The expected return is based on the outlook for inflation and for returns in multiple asset classes, while also considering historical returns, asset allocation, and investment strategy. Our approach has emphasized the long-term nature of the return estimate such that the return assumption is not changed significantly unless there are fundamental changes in capital markets that affect our expectations for returns over an extended period of time (i.e., 10 to 20 years).
Unremitted Earnings in Foreign Investment, Policy

At October 29, 2023, undistributed profits of subsidiaries outside the U.S. of approximately $5.1 billion are considered indefinitely reinvested. Determination of the amount of a foreign withholding tax liability on these unremitted earnings is not practicable.

Marketable Securities, Policy

Most marketable securities are classified as available-for-sale. Realized gains or losses are based on specific identification.

Unrealized losses at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 were not recognized in income due to the ability and intent to hold to maturity.
Financing Receivables - Allowance for Credit Losses, Policy

Financing Receivables Credit Quality Analysis

We monitor the credit quality of financing receivables based on delinquency status, defined as follows:

Past due balances represent any payments 30 days or more past the due date.
Non-performing financing receivables represent receivables for which we have stopped accruing finance income. This generally occurs when receivables are 90 days delinquent.
Write-offs generally occur when receivables are 120 days delinquent. In these situations, the estimated uncollectible amount is written off to the allowance for credit losses. Any expected recovery is presented as non-performing.

Finance income for non-performing receivables is recognized on a cash basis. Accrual of finance income is resumed when the receivable becomes contractually current and collections are reasonably assured.

We monitor the economy as part of the allowance setting process, including potential impacts of inflation and rising interest rates. Adjustments to the allowance are incorporated, as necessary.
Financing Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings, Policy

Infrequently, a customer experiences financial difficulties, and we grant a concession. These concessions may include:

a reduction of the stated interest rate,
an extension of the maturity dates,
a reduction of the amount of the debt, or
a reduction of accrued interest.
A troubled debt restructuring is a significant modification of the receivable.
Securitization of Financing Receivables, Policy

Our funding strategy includes receivable securitizations, which allows us to receive cash for financing receivables immediately. While these securitization programs are administered in various forms, they are accomplished in the following basic steps:

1.We transfer financing receivables into a bankruptcy-remote special purpose entity (SPE).
2.The SPE issues debt to investors. The debt is secured by the financing receivables.
3.Investors are paid back based on cash receipts from the financing receivables.

As part of step 1, these receivables are legally isolated from the claims of our general creditors. This ensures cash receipts from the financing receivables are accessible to pay back securitization program investors. The structure of these transactions does not meet the accounting criteria for a sale of receivables. As a result, they are accounted for as a secured borrowing. The receivables and borrowings remain on our balance sheet and are separately reported as “Financing receivables securitized – net” and “Short-term securitization borrowings,” respectively.

Inventory Valuation, Policy Inventories were valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value
Share-Based Compensation, Policy We issue stock options and restricted stock units to key employees. Restricted stock units are also issued to nonemployee directors for their services as directors. Restricted stock units consist of service-based and performance/service-based awards.

The fair value of stock options and restricted stock units is determined using our closing price on the grant date. These awards are expensed over the shorter of the award vesting period or the employee’s retirement eligibility period. The performance/service-based units’ expense is adjusted quarterly for the probable number of shares to be awarded. We recognize the effect of award forfeitures as an adjustment to compensation expense in the period the forfeiture occurs.

The fair value of each stock option award was estimated on the date of grant using a binomial lattice option valuation model.

The risk-free rates are based on U.S. Treasury security yields at the time of grant. Expected volatilities are based on implied volatilities from traded call options on our stock. We use historical data to estimate option exercise behavior representing the weighted-average period that options granted are expected to be outstanding.

Lessee Lease, Policy

The amounts of the lease liability and right of use asset are determined at lease commencement and are based on the present value of the lease payments over the lease term. The lease payments are discounted using our incremental borrowing rate since the rate implicit in the lease is not readily determinable. We determine the incremental borrowing rate for each lease based on the lease term and the economic environment of the country where the asset will be used, adjusted as if the borrowings were collateralized. Leases with contractual periods greater than one year and that do not meet the finance lease criteria are classified as operating leases.

Lease and Non-lease Components, Policy We have elected to combine lease and nonlease components, such as maintenance and utilities costs included in a lease contract, for all asset classes.
Short-term lease, Policy Leases with an initial term of one year or less are expensed on a straight-line basis over the lease term and recorded in short-term lease expense.
Lessor Leases, Policy

We estimate the residual values for operating leases at lease inception based on several factors, including lease term, expected hours of usage, historical wholesale sale prices, return experience, intended use of the equipment, market dynamics and trends, and dealer residual guarantees. We review residual value estimates during the lease term and test the carrying value of our operating lease assets for impairment when events or circumstances necessitate. The depreciation is adjusted on a straight-line basis over the remaining lease term if residual value estimates change. Lease agreements include usage limits and specifications on

machine condition, which allow us to assess lessees for excess use or damages to the underlying equipment.

We have elected to combine lease and nonlease components. The nonlease components relate to preventative maintenance and extended warranty agreements financed by the retail customer. We have also elected to report consideration related to sales and value added taxes net of the related tax expense. Property taxes on leased assets are recorded on a gross basis in “Finance and interest income” and “Other operating expenses.” Variable lease revenues relate to property taxes on leased assets in certain markets and late fees.

Revenue Recognition, Lessor Leases Policy

Lease payments from operating leases are recorded as income on a straight-line method over the lease terms. Operating lease assets are recorded at cost and depreciated to their estimated residual value on a straight-line method over the terms of the leases.

Fair Value of Financial Instruments, Policy

Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. To determine fair value, we use various methods including market and income approaches. We utilize valuation models and techniques that maximize the use of observable inputs. The models are industry-standard models that consider various assumptions including time values and yield curves as well as other economic measures. These valuation techniques are consistently applied.

Fair values of the financing receivables that were issued long-term were based on the discounted values of their related cash flows at interest rates currently being offered by us for similar financing receivables.

Fair values of long-term borrowings and short-term securitization borrowings were based on current market quotes for identical or similar borrowings and credit risk, or on the discounted values of their related cash flows at current market interest rates.

Segment Data, Policy

Our operations are presently organized and reported in four business segments. This presentation is consistent with how the chief operating decision maker (the CEO) assesses the performance of the segments and makes decisions about resource allocations.

The PPA segment defines, develops, and delivers global equipment and technology solutions to unlock customer value for production-scale growers of large grains, small grains, cotton, and sugarcane. The main products include large and certain mid-size tractors, combines, cotton pickers, sugarcane harvesters and loaders, and soil preparation, seeding, application, and crop care equipment.

The SAT segment defines, develops, and delivers global equipment and technology solutions to unlock customer value for dairy and livestock producers, high-value crop producers, and turf and utility customers. The segment’s primary products include certain mid-size, utility, and compact utility tractors, as well as hay and forage equipment, riding and commercial lawn equipment, golf course equipment, and utility vehicles.

The CF segment defines, develops, and delivers a broad range of machines and technology solutions organized along the earthmoving, forestry, and roadbuilding production systems. The segment’s primary products include crawler dozers and loaders, four-wheel-drive loaders, excavators, skid-steer loaders, milling machines, and log harvesters.

The products and services produced by the segments above are marketed through independent retail dealer networks and major retail outlets. For roadbuilding products in certain markets outside the U.S. and Canada, the products are sold through company-owned sales and service subsidiaries.

The financial services segment finances sales and leases by John Deere dealers of new and used production and precision agriculture equipment, small agriculture and turf equipment, and construction and forestry equipment. In addition, the financial services segment provides wholesale financing to dealers of the foregoing equipment, finances retail revolving charge accounts, and offers extended equipment warranties.

Because of integrated manufacturing operations and common administrative and marketing support, a substantial number of allocations must be made to determine operating segment data.

Identifiable assets assigned to the operating segments are those the units actively manage, consisting of trade receivables, inventories, property and equipment, intangible assets, and certain other assets. Corporate assets are managed collectively, including cash and cash equivalents, retirement benefit net assets, goodwill, and deferred income tax assets.

v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Kreisel  
Fair Values Assigned to Assets and Liabilities as of the Acquisition Date The fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities of the acquired entity, which are based on information as of the acquisition date and available at October 30, 2022, follows:

February 2022

Trade accounts and notes receivable

$

2

Other receivables

11

Inventories

11

Property and equipment

11

Goodwill

218

Other intangible assets

178

Other assets

6

Total assets

$

437

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

26

Deferred income taxes

39

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

$

96

Excavator Factories  
Total Invested Capital The total invested capital is as follows:

March 2022

Cash consideration for factories

$

205

Cash consideration for license agreement

70

Deferred consideration

271

Total purchase price consideration

546

Less: Cash obtained

(187)

Less: Settlement of intercompany balances

(113)

Net purchase price consideration

246

Fair value of previously held equity investment

444

Total invested capital

$

690

Fair Values Assigned to Assets and Liabilities as of the Acquisition Date

The fair values assigned to the assets and liabilities of the acquired factories, which are based on information as of the acquisition date and available at October 30, 2022, follow:

March 2022

Other receivables

$

29

Inventories

286

Property and equipment

180

Goodwill

529

Other intangible assets

70

Deferred income taxes

56

Other assets

3

Total assets

$

1,153

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

300

Long-term borrowings

163

Total liabilities

$

463

Other Acquisitions  
Fair Values Assigned to Assets and Liabilities as of the Acquisition Date The asset and liability fair values at the respective acquisition dates follow:

October 2022

Trade accounts and notes receivable

$

8

Inventories

8

Property and equipment

4

Goodwill

53

Other intangible assets

21

Other assets

60

Total assets

$

154

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

6

Deferred income taxes

5

Total liabilities

$

11

Redeemable noncontrolling interest

$

9

Bear Flag  
Fair Values Assigned to Assets and Liabilities as of the Acquisition Date The asset and liability fair values at the acquisition date follow:

August 2021

Property and equipment

$

1

Goodwill

189

Other intangible assets

54

Total assets

$

244

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

$

1

Deferred income taxes

18

Total liabilities

$

19

v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SPECIAL ITEMS  
Schedule of Special Items

Impact of Events in Russia / Ukraine

A summary of the reserves, impairments, and voluntary-separation costs recorded in 2022 follows. See Note 25 for fair value measurement information.

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

Inventory reserve – Cost of sales

$

14

$

2

$

3

$

19

Fixed asset impairment – Cost of sales

30

11

41

Intangible asset impairment – Cost of sales

28

28

Allowance for credit losses – Financing receivables – SA&G expenses

$

153

153

Voluntary-separation program:
– Cost of sales

3

3

– SA&G expenses

4

6

1

11

Intercompany agreement

82

9

62

(153)

Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense

$

133

$

11

$

110

$

1

255

Net tax impact

(40)

Total Russia/Ukraine events after-tax expense

$

215

Summary of 2023 and 2022 Special Items

The following table summarizes the operating profit impact of the special items recorded in 2023 and 2022:

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2023 Expense

Russian roadbuilding sale - Other operating expense

$

18

$

18

Financing incentive – SA&G expense

$

173

173

Total expense

18

173

191

2022 Expense (benefit)

Gain on remeasurement of equity investment – Other income (Note 3)

(326)

(326)

Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense

$

133

$

11

110

1

255

UAW ratification bonus – Cost of sales

53

9

28

90

Total expense (benefit)

186

20

(188)

1

19

Year over year change

$

(186)

$

(20)

$

206

$

172

$

172

v3.23.3
REVENUE RECOGNITION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
REVENUE RECOGNITION  
Schedule of Revenue Recognition

Our net sales and revenues by primary geographic market, major product line, and timing of revenue recognition follow:

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2023

Primary geographic markets:

United States

$

13,917

$

7,796

$

9,109

$

3,283

$

34,105

Canada

1,738

687

1,221

641

4,287

Western Europe

2,640

2,824

1,725

132

7,321

Central Europe and CIS

1,218

530

353

36

2,137

Latin America

5,608

707

1,429

453

8,197

Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East

2,166

1,679

1,183

176

5,204

Total

$

27,287

$

14,223

$

15,020

$

4,721

$

61,251

Major product lines:

Production agriculture

$

26,450

$

26,450

Small agriculture

$

10,122

10,122

Turf

3,505

3,505

Construction

$

6,842

6,842

Compact construction

2,451

2,451

Roadbuilding

3,794

3,794

Forestry

1,429

1,429

Financial products

219

96

58

$

4,721

5,094

Other

618

500

446

1,564

Total

$

27,287

$

14,223

$

15,020

$

4,721

$

61,251

Revenue recognized:

At a point in time

$

26,969

$

14,092

$

14,915

$

111

$

56,087

Over time

318

131

105

4,610

5,164

Total

$

27,287

$

14,223

$

15,020

$

4,721

$

61,251

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2022

Primary geographic markets:

United States

$

10,975

$

7,741

$

7,103

$

2,419

$

28,238

Canada

1,387

676

1,238

601

3,902

Western Europe

2,188

2,478

1,576

102

6,344

Central Europe and CIS

1,207

488

545

49

2,289

Latin America

4,991

578

1,467

303

7,339

Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East

1,570

1,608

1,136

151

4,465

Total

$

22,318

$

13,569

$

13,065

$

3,625

$

52,577

Major product lines:

Production agriculture

$

21,685

$

21,685

Small agriculture

$

10,027

10,027

Turf

3,027

3,027

Construction

$

5,864

5,864

Compact construction

1,667

1,667

Roadbuilding

3,441

3,441

Forestry

1,308

1,308

Financial products

60

52

32

$

3,625

3,769

Other

573

463

753

1,789

Total

$

22,318

$

13,569

$

13,065

$

3,625

$

52,577

Revenue recognized:

At a point in time

$

22,178

$

13,493

$

12,980

$

105

$

48,756

Over time

140

76

85

3,520

3,821

Total

$

22,318

$

13,569

$

13,065

$

3,625

$

52,577

PPA

SAT

CF

FS

Total

2021

Primary geographic markets:

United States

$

8,223

$

6,505

$

5,697

$

2,389

$

22,814

Canada

853

498

1,047

617

3,015

Western Europe

2,086

2,433

1,807

103

6,429

Central Europe and CIS

1,322

475

828

39

2,664

Latin America

2,916

456

903

247

4,522

Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East

1,417

1,679

1,331

153

4,580

Total

$

16,817

$

12,046

$

11,613

$

3,548

$

44,024

Major product lines:

Production agriculture

$

16,248

$

16,248

Small agriculture

$

8,619

8,619

Turf

2,853

2,853

Construction

$

4,684

4,684

Compact construction

1,489

1,489

Roadbuilding

3,749

3,749

Forestry

1,280

1,280

Financial products

55

46

20

$

3,548

3,669

Other

514

528

391

1,433

Total

$

16,817

$

12,046

$

11,613

$

3,548

$

44,024

Revenue recognized:

At a point in time

$

16,659

$

11,969

$

11,522

$

105

$

40,255

Over time

158

77

91

3,443

3,769

Total

$

16,817

$

12,046

$

11,613

$

3,548

$

44,024

Schedule of Unsatisfied Performance Obligations, Estimated Revenue to be Recognized by Fiscal Year

The total amount of unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year and the estimated revenue to be recognized by fiscal year at October 29, 2023 follows:

Year

Net Sales and Revenues

2024

$

457

2025

382

2026

268

2027

161

2028

97

Later years

126

Total

$

1,491

v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION  
Cash Payments for Interest and Income Taxes

Supplemental cash flow information follows:

2023

2022

2021

Cash paid for interest

$

2,227

$

1,101

$

1,041

Cash paid for income taxes

3,578

1,940

2,075

Inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases

195

167

662

Accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment

211

165

121

v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS  
Schedule of Funded Status of the Significant Plans The funded status as of October 31, 2023 of the significant plans follows:

Funded

Enrollment

    

Status

    

Status

 

Pensions

U.S. salaried qualified

    

$

1,511

Closed

U.S. hourly qualified

 

1,042

Open

Other

 

(477)

Varies

Total

$

2,076

OPEB

U.S. salaried

    

$

(1,086)

Closed

U.S. hourly

 

178

Closed

Other

 

(93)

Varies

Total

$

(1,001)

Schedule of Components of Net Periodic Pension and OPEB (Benefit) Cost

The components of net periodic pension (benefit) cost and the related assumptions consisted of the following:

  

2023

    

2022

    

2021

 

Pensions

Service cost

  

$

246

$

349

$

332

Interest cost

 

533

 

330

 

276

Expected return on plan assets

 

(878)

 

(726)

 

(799)

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss

 

(13)

 

132

 

259

Amortization of prior service cost

 

38

 

34

 

12

Settlements/curtailment

 

37

 

45

 

21

Net (benefit) cost

$

(37)

$

164

$

101

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rates - service cost

5.2%

3.0%

2.5%

Discount rates - interest cost

5.1%

2.6%

2.1%

Rate of compensation increase

3.8%

3.7%

3.7%

Expected long-term rates of return

6.3%

5.1%

6.0%

Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plans

4.3%

2.1%

1.7%

The components of net periodic OPEB cost and the assumptions related to the cost consisted of the following:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

 

OPEB

Service cost

$

27

$

45

$

48

Interest cost

 

176

 

99

 

102

Expected return on plan assets

 

(117)

 

(110)

 

(77)

Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss

 

(59)

 

(18)

 

27

Amortization of prior service credit

 

(3)

 

(4)

 

(4)

Net cost

$

24

$

12

$

96

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rates - service cost

6.1%

3.6%

3.4%

Discount rates - interest cost

5.4%

2.3%

2.1%

Expected long-term rates of return

5.7%

4.4%

5.4%

Schedule of Benefit Plan Obligations, Funded Status, and the Assumptions Related to the Obligations

The benefit plan obligations, funded status, and the assumptions related to the obligations at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follow:

Pensions

OPEB

2023

2022

2023

2022

Change in benefit obligations

            

 

            

 

          

 

          

Beginning of year balance

$

(10,529)

$

(14,525)

$

(3,341)

$

(4,930)

Service cost

 

(246)

 

(349)

 

(27)

 

(45)

Interest cost

 

(533)

 

(330)

 

(176)

 

(99)

Actuarial gain

 

504

 

4,122

 

285

 

1,492

Prior service cost

 

(505)

 

 

(12)

Benefits paid

 

838

 

757

 

260

 

282

Health care subsidies

 

(27)

 

(33)

Settlement

 

112

 

Foreign exchange and other

 

(74)

 

301

 

(3)

 

4

End of year balance

 

(9,928)

 

(10,529)

 

(3,029)

 

(3,341)

Change in plan assets (fair value)

Beginning of year balance

 

13,219

 

17,190

 

2,136

 

1,755

Actual loss on plan assets

 

(387)

 

(3,070)

 

(8)

 

(495)

Employer contribution

 

70

 

85

 

158

 

1,155

Benefits paid

 

(838)

 

(757)

 

(260)

 

(282)

Settlement

 

(112)

 

Foreign exchange and other

 

52

 

(229)

 

2

 

3

End of year balance

 

12,004

 

13,219

 

2,028

 

2,136

Funded status

$

2,076

$

2,690

$

(1,001)

$

(1,205)

Weighted-average assumptions

Discount rates

5.9%

5.4%

6.0%

5.6%

Rate of compensation increase

3.8%

3.8%

Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plans

4.9%

4.4%

Schedule of Weighted-Average Health Care Cost Trend Rates

The weighted-average annual rates of increase in the per capita cost of covered health care benefits (the health care cost trend rates) for medical and prescription drug claims for pre- and post-65 age groups used to determine the October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 accumulated postretirement benefit obligations were as follows:

2023

2022

Initial year

18.7% (2023 to 2024)

0.0% (2022 to 2023)

Second year

8.8% (2024 to 2025)

12.6% (2023 to 2024)

Ultimate

4.7% (2032 to 2033)

4.7% (2032 to 2033)

An increase in Medicare Advantage premiums and prescription drug trends impacted the weighted-average annual rates of increase for the initial year in 2023. A decrease in Medicare Advantage premiums impacted the weighted-average annual rates of increase for the initial year in 2022.

Schedule of Information Related to Pension Plans Benefit Obligations

Information related to pension plans benefit obligations at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

2023

2022

Total accumulated benefit obligations for all plans

$

9,453

$

10,068

Plans with accumulated benefit obligation exceeding fair value of plan assets:

Accumulated benefit obligations

1,147

1,116

Fair value of plan assets

704

672

Plans with projected benefit obligation exceeding fair value of plan assets:

Projected benefit obligations

1,261

1,225

Fair value of plan assets

729

692

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in the Balance Sheet

The pension and OPEB amounts recognized in the balance sheet at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

Pensions

OPEB

2023

2022

2023

2022

Noncurrent asset

$

2,608

  

$

3,223

$

399

  

$

507

Less: Current liability

 

59

 

42

40

39

Less: Noncurrent liability

 

473

 

491

 

1,360

 

1,673

Total

$

2,076

$

2,690

$

(1,001)

$

(1,205)

The retirement benefits and other liabilities recognized in the balance sheet at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

2023

2022

Deferred compensation - current

$

25

$

30

Deferred compensation and other - noncurrent

183

182

Pensions and OPEB - current

99

81

Pensions and OPEB - noncurrent

1,833

2,164

Total

$

2,140

$

2,457

Schedule of Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Pretax

The amounts recognized in accumulated other comprehensive income pretax at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

Pensions

OPEB

2023

2022

2023

2022

Net actuarial (gain) loss

$

1,660

$

926

$

(921)

$

(820)

Prior service (credit) cost

 

406

 

446

 

(1)

 

(4)

Total

$

2,066

$

1,372

$

(922)

$

(824)

Schedule of Future Benefits Expected to be Paid from the Benefit Plans

The expected future benefit payments at October 29, 2023 were as follows:

 

   Pensions   

    

      OPEB*      

 

2024

$

746

$

249

2025

 

726

 

252

2026

 

727

 

257

2027

 

720

 

257

2028

 

708

 

257

2029 to 2033

 

3,564

 

1,251

*       Net of prescription drug group benefit subsidy under Medicare Part D.

Schedule of Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets and Target Asset Allocations

The fair values of the pension plan assets at October 29, 2023 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

Level 3

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

513

$

470

$

43

Equity:

U.S. equity securities

 

342

 

330

12

International equity securities and funds

 

199

 

197

2

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

1,017

 

759

 

258

 

Corporate debt securities

 

4,389

 

 

4,389

 

Mortgage-backed securities

 

285

 

 

285

 

Private equity

 

18

 

 

$

18

Other investments

 

50

 

30

 

20

 

Derivative contracts - assets

 

53

 

17

 

36

 

Derivative interest rate contracts - liabilities

 

(309)

 

(215)

 

(94)

 

Receivables, prepaids, and payables

 

(137)

 

(137)

Securities lending collateral

 

615

 

615

 

Securities lending liability

 

(615)

 

(615)

 

Securities sold short

 

(73)

 

(69)

(4)

Total of Level 1, Level 2, and Level 3 assets

6,347

$

1,382

$

4,947

$

18

Investments at net asset value:

Short-term investments

362

U.S. equity funds

92

International equity funds

151

Fixed income funds

1,418

Real estate funds

462

Hedge funds

491

Private equity

1,306

Venture capital

1,341

Other investments

34

Total net assets

$

12,004

The fair values of the OPEB health care assets at October 29, 2023 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

76

$

76

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

637

 

596

$

41

Corporate debt securities

 

515

 

515

Mortgage-backed securities

 

89

 

89

Other

 

8

 

5

3

Securities lending collateral

 

122

 

122

Securities lending liability

 

(122)

 

(122)

Total of Level 1 and Level 2 assets

1,325

$

677

$

648

Investments at net asset value:

Fixed income funds

392

Real estate funds

104

Hedge funds

104

Private equity

43

Venture capital

43

Other investments

17

Total net assets

$

2,028

The fair values of the pension plan assets at October 30, 2022 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

338

$

283

$

55

Equity:

U.S. equity securities

 

311

 

290

21

International equity securities and funds

 

196

 

195

1

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

1,296

 

1,053

 

243

Corporate debt securities

 

4,587

 

4,587

Mortgage-backed securities

 

213

 

 

213

Other investments

 

49

 

31

 

18

Derivative contracts - assets

 

92

 

54

 

38

Derivative contracts - liabilities

 

(209)

 

(106)

 

(103)

Receivables, prepaids, and payables

 

(207)

 

(207)

Securities lending collateral

 

684

 

684

Securities lending liability

 

(684)

 

(684)

Securities sold short

 

(64)

 

(58)

(6)

Total of Level 1 and Level 2 assets

6,602

$

1,535

$

5,067

Investments at net asset value:

Short-term investments

633

U.S. equity funds

54

International equity funds

125

Fixed income funds

1,736

Real estate funds

592

Hedge funds

569

Private equity

1,322

Venture capital

1,553

Other investments

33

Total net assets

$

13,219

The fair values of the OPEB health care assets at October 30, 2022 follow:

 

Total

 

Level 1

 

Level 2

 

Cash and short-term investments

$

79

$

79

Fixed Income:

Government and agency securities

 

629

 

597

$

32

Corporate debt securities

 

516

 

516

Mortgage-backed securities

 

83

 

83

Other

(4)

(7)

3

Securities lending collateral

 

98

 

98

Securities lending liability

 

(98)

 

(98)

Total of Level 1 and Level 2 assets

1,303

$

669

$

634

Investments at net asset value:

U.S. equity funds

40

International equity funds

22

Fixed income funds

347

Real estate funds

140

Hedge funds

188

Private equity

41

Venture capital

48

Other investments

7

Total net assets

$

2,136

The target asset allocations as of October 29, 2023 are as follows:

Pension

Health Care

 

    

Assets

    

Assets

 

Equity

5%

9%

Debt

68%

83%

Real estate

4%

2%

Other investments

23%

6%

v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
INCOME TAXES  
Provision for Income Taxes by Taxing Jurisdiction and by Significant Component The provision for income taxes by taxing jurisdiction and by significant component consisted of the following:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

Current:

             

             

             

U.S.:

Federal

$

1,803

$

514

$

899

State

 

386

 

136

 

183

Foreign

 

1,472

 

1,423

 

1,017

Total current

 

3,661

 

2,073

 

2,099

Deferred:

U.S.:

Federal

 

(485)

 

29

 

(303)

State

 

(65)

 

24

 

(45)

Foreign

 

(240)

 

(119)

 

(93)

Total deferred

 

(790)

 

(66)

 

(441)

Provision for income taxes

$

2,871

$

2,007

$

1,658

Comparison of Statutory and Effective Income Tax Provision

A comparison of the statutory and effective income tax provision and reasons for related differences follow:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

U.S. federal income tax provision at the U.S. statutory rate (21 percent)

$

2,734

$

1,917

$

1,597

State and local taxes, net of federal effect

266

133

119

Other impacts of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017

(58)

(29)

(85)

Rate differential on foreign subsidiaries

 

142

 

121

 

148

Research and business tax credits

 

(107)

 

(65)

 

(48)

Excess tax benefits on equity compensation

(49)

(55)

(79)

Valuation allowances

 

9

 

179

 

18

Other - net

 

(66)

(194)

(12)

Provision for income taxes

$

2,871

$

2,007

$

1,658

Analysis of the Deferred Income Tax Assets and Liabilities An analysis of the deferred income tax assets and liabilities at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

2023

2022

 Deferred

 Deferred

 Deferred

 Deferred

Tax

Tax

Tax

Tax

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Assets

 

Liabilities

 

Accrual for employee benefits

$

439

$

304

Accrual for sales allowances

 

884

 

579

Allowance for credit losses

 

79

 

90

Amortization of R&D expenditures

492

Deferred compensation

 

45

 

44

Goodwill and other intangible assets

$

166

$

178

Lessee lease transactions

68

61

62

57

Lessor lease transactions

581

310

OPEB - net

193

213

Pension - net

 

424

 

532

Share-based compensation

 

38

 

41

Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards

 

1,518

 

1,405

Tax over book depreciation

198

174

Unearned revenue

177

 

154

 

Other items

 

681

 

278

 

487

 

254

Less: valuation allowances

 

(1,612)

 

(1,545)

Deferred income tax assets and liabilities

$

3,002

$

1,708

$

1,834

$

1,505

Reconciliation of Unrecognized Tax Benefits

A reconciliation of unrecognized tax benefits at October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021 follows:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

Beginning of year balance

$

891

$

811

$

668

Increases to tax positions taken during the current year

 

68

 

98

 

81

Increases to tax positions taken during prior years

 

164

 

29

 

100

Decreases to tax positions taken during the current year

(3)

Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years

 

(209)

 

(18)

 

(23)

Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations

 

(10)

 

(7)

 

(12)

Other

(4)

2

(3)

Foreign exchange

 

10

 

(24)

 

End of year balance

$

907

$

891

$

811

v3.23.3
OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES  
Major Components of Other Income and Other Operating Expenses

The major components of other income and other operating expenses consisted of the following:

  

2023

  

2022

  

2021

 

Other income

            

            

            

Revenues from services

$

312

$

283

$

322

Extended warranty premiums earned

312

289

227

Trademark licensing income

95

89

87

Operating lease disposition gains

 

33

 

72

 

65

Gain on previously held equity investment

326

Investment income

 

29

 

14

 

41

Other

 

222

 

222

 

249

Total

$

1,003

$

1,295

$

991

Other operating expenses

Depreciation of equipment on operating leases

$

853

$

827

$

983

Extended warranty claims

 

309

 

267

 

235

Cost of services

 

227

 

214

 

202

Pension and OPEB benefit, excluding the service cost component

(286)

(218)

(183)

Foreign exchange loss

122

132

59

Other

 

67

 

53

 

47

Total

$

1,292

$

1,275

$

1,343

v3.23.3
MARKETABLE SECURITIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
MARKETABLE SECURITIES  
Amortized Cost and Fair Value of Marketable Securities

The amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

 

 

Gross

 

Gross

 

 

Amortized

Unrealized

Unrealized

Fair

 

Cost

Gains

Losses

   Value   

 

2023

International equity securities

$

3

International mutual funds securities

101

U.S. equity fund

86

U.S. fixed income fund

32

Total equity securities

222

Corporate debt securities

$

285

$

41

 

244

International debt securities

5

4

1

Mortgage-backed securities*

 

225

 

40

 

185

Municipal debt securities

 

87

12

 

75

U.S. government debt securities

260

41

 

219

Total debt securities

$

862

$

138

724

Marketable securities

$

946

2022

International equity securities

$

3

U.S. equity fund

70

Total equity securities

73

Corporate debt securities

$

236

$

36

 

200

International debt securities

64

4

60

Mortgage-backed securities*

 

186

 

31

 

155

Municipal debt securities

 

74

11

 

63

U.S. government debt securities

220

37

 

183

Total debt securities

$

780

$

119

661

Marketable securities

$

734

*       Primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.

Purchases and Sale Proceeds for Marketable Securities

The purchases, maturities, and sale proceeds for marketable securities during 2023, 2022, and 2021 follow:

    2023    

  

    2022    

  

    2021    

Purchases

$

491

$

250

$

194

Maturities and sale proceeds

186

79

109

Unrealized Gains on Equity Securities Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities during 2023 and 2022 follow:

    2023    

  

    2022    

Net gain (loss) recognized on equity securities

$

(11)

Less: Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold

$

(1)

Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities

$

1

$

(11)

Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities

The contractual maturities of debt securities at October 29, 2023 follow:

 

Amortized

 

Fair

 

 

Cost

 

   Value   

Due in one year or less

$

20

$

19

Due after one through five years

 

147

 

136

Due after five through 10 years

 

249

 

214

Due after 10 years

 

221

 

170

Mortgage-backed securities

 

225

 

185

Debt securities

$

862

$

724

v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable  
Schedule of Financing Receivable Installments

Financing receivable installments, including unearned finance income, at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 were scheduled as follows:

2023

2022

 

Unrestricted/Securitized

  

Unrestricted/Securitized

 

Due in months:

 

                

 

                

 

                

 

                

0 – 12

$

22,176

$

2,820

$

17,032

$

2,226

13 – 24

 

8,646

 

2,089

 

7,975

 

1,667

25 – 36

 

6,692

 

1,509

 

5,987

 

1,209

37 – 48

 

4,844

 

824

 

4,297

 

709

49 – 60

 

2,920

 

241

 

2,559

 

227

Thereafter

 

942

 

11

 

809

 

9

Total

$

46,220

$

7,494

$

38,659

$

6,047

Analysis of the Allowance for Credit Losses and Investment in Financing Receivables

An analysis of the allowance for credit losses and investment in financing receivables follows:

Retail Notes

Revolving

 

& Financing

Charge

Wholesale

 

 

Leases

 

Accounts

 

Receivables

     Total    

 

2023

 

               

               

 

 

Allowance:

Beginning of year balance

$

299

$

22

$

4

$

325

Provision

97

22

119

Provision transferred to held for sale

(142)

(142)

Provision (credit)

 

(45)

 

22

 

 

(23)

Write-offs

 

(84)

 

(45)

 

 

(129)

Recoveries

 

21

 

22

 

43

Translation adjustments

 

(19)

 

 

(19)

End of year balance*

$

172

$

21

$

4

$

197

Financing receivables:

End of year balance

$

39,585

$

4,698

$

6,922

$

51,205

2022

 

 

               

 

 

 

Allowance:

Beginning of year balance

$

138

$

21

$

7

$

166

Provision (credit)

 

197

 

(2)

 

(3)

 

192

Write-offs

 

(61)

 

(27)

 

 

(88)

Recoveries

 

22

 

30

 

52

Translation adjustments

 

3

 

 

3

End of year balance*

$

299

$

22

$

4

$

325

Financing receivables:

End of year balance

$

35,367

$

4,255

$

3,273

$

42,895

2021

Allowance:

Beginning of year balance

$

133

$

43

$

8

$

184

ASU No. 2016-13

44

 

(13)

 

31

Provision (credit)

 

 

(17)

 

(1)

 

(18)

Write-offs

 

(60)

 

(28)

 

 

(88)

Recoveries

 

20

 

36

 

56

Translation adjustments

 

1

 

 

1

End of year balance*

$

138

$

21

$

7

$

166

Financing receivables:

End of year balance

$

32,233

$

3,825

$

2,566

$

38,624

*    Individual allowances were not significant.

Financing Receivable Analysis Metrics

Financing receivable analysis metrics follow:

2023

2022

Percent of the overall financing receivable portfolio:

Past-due amounts

1.02

1.07

Non-performing

.92

.83

Allowance for credit losses

.38

.76

Deposits held as credit enhancements

$

154

$

158

The allowance for credit losses as a percent of the overall financing receivable portfolio follow:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

Deere & Company

.38

.76

.43

Closest comparators*

.90

.93

1.15

*    Peer companies from the 6153 and 6159 standard industrial classification (SIC) codes.

Schedule of Troubled Debt Restructuring Modifications The following table quantifies troubled debt restructurings:

   

2023

   

2022

   

2021

Number of receivable contracts

209

276

397

Pre-modification balance

$

10

$

12

$

18

Post modification balance

9

10

17

Schedule of Other Receivables

Other receivables at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Taxes receivable

$

1,626

$

1,450

 

Collateral on derivatives

667

709

Receivables from unconsolidated affiliates

3

Other

 

327

 

333

Other receivables

 

$

2,623

 

$

2,492

Retail Customer Receivables  
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable  
Credit Quality Analysis

The credit quality analysis of retail notes, financing leases, and revolving charge accounts (collectively, retail customer receivables) by year of origination was as follows:

October 29, 2023

2023

2022

2021

2020

Retail customer receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

15,191

$

8,430

$

5,120

$

2,334

30-59 days past due

62

75

39

21

60-89 days past due

18

26

18

10

90+ days past due

2

1

3

3

Non-performing

30

78

62

33

Construction and forestry

Current

2,927

1,961

1,084

353

30-59 days past due

49

34

27

9

60-89 days past due

19

14

12

5

90+ days past due

6

1

Non-performing

42

80

55

23

Total retail customer receivables

$

18,340

$

10,705

$

6,421

$

2,791

October 29, 2023

2019

Prior Years

Revolving Charge Accounts

Total

Retail customer receivables:

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

853

$

280

$

4,526

$

36,734

30-59 days past due

9

3

29

238

60-89 days past due

4

2

9

87

90+ days past due

9

Non-performing

22

22

8

255

Construction and forestry

Current

84

29

119

6,557

30-59 days past due

4

4

127

60-89 days past due

2

2

54

90+ days past due

1

8

Non-performing

9

4

1

214

Total retail customer receivables

$

987

$

341

$

4,698

$

44,283

October 30, 2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

Retail customer receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

13,500

$

7,984

$

4,091

$

1,875

30-59 days past due

46

63

36

17

60-89 days past due

14

25

13

6

90+ days past due

1

Non-performing

27

60

44

28

Construction and forestry

Current

2,964

1,974

842

292

30-59 days past due

53

52

23

9

60-89 days past due

19

16

7

3

90+ days past due

1

4

1

3

Non-performing

25

61

34

19

Total retail customer receivables

$

16,650

$

10,239

$

5,091

$

2,252

October 30, 2022

2018

Prior Years

Revolving Charge Accounts

Total

Retail customer receivables:

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

785

$

200

$

4,111

$

32,546

30-59 days past due

7

3

19

191

60-89 days past due

2

1

5

66

90+ days past due

1

Non-performing

18

19

8

204

Construction and forestry

Current

73

12

108

6,265

30-59 days past due

2

1

3

143

60-89 days past due

1

1

47

90+ days past due

1

10

Non-performing

7

3

149

Total retail customer receivables

$

895

$

240

$

4,255

$

39,622

Wholesale Receivables  
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable  
Credit Quality Analysis

The credit quality analysis of wholesale receivables by year of origination was as follows:

October 29, 2023

2023

2022

2021

2020

Wholesale receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

631

$

93

$

21

$

4

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Construction and forestry

Current

23

5

20

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

654

$

98

$

41

$

4

October 29, 2023

2019

Prior Years

Revolving

Total

Wholesale receivables:

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

1

$

160

$

5,175

$

6,085

30+ days past due

Non-performing

1

1

Construction and forestry

Current

76

712

836

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

2

$

236

$

5,887

$

6,922

October 30, 2022

2022

2021

2020

2019

Wholesale receivables:

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

387

$

64

$

27

$

4

30+ days past due

Non-performing

1

Construction and forestry

Current

7

29

2

1

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

394

$

93

$

29

$

6

October 30, 2022

2018

Prior Years

Revolving

Total

Wholesale receivables:

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

 

  

    

Agriculture and turf

Current

$

2

$

2,371

$

2,855

30+ days past due

Non-performing

1

Construction and forestry

Current

1

377

417

30+ days past due

Non-performing

Total wholesale receivables

$

3

$

2,748

$

3,273

Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable  
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable  
Schedule of Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable, Financing Receivables, and Financing Receivables Related to the Sale of Equipment Trade accounts and notes receivable at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

    

    2023    

    

    2022    

 

Trade accounts and notes receivable:

Production & precision ag

$

2,642

$

2,397

Small ag & turf

2,344

2,065

Construction & forestry

 

2,753

 

1,948

Trade accounts and notes receivable – net

$

7,739

$

6,410

Schedule of Allowance for Credit Losses on Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable

The allowance for credit losses on trade accounts and notes receivable at October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021, as well as the related activity, follow:

2023

2022

2021

Beginning of year balance

$

36

$

41

$

39

ASU No. 2016-13

(2)

Provision

7

1

10

Write-offs

(8)

(5)

(7)

Translation adjustments

(1)

1

End of year balance

$

35

$

36

$

41

Financing Receivables  
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable  
Schedule of Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable, Financing Receivables, and Financing Receivables Related to the Sale of Equipment

Financing receivables at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

2023

2022

 

 

Unrestricted/Securitized

 

Unrestricted/Securitized

Retail notes:

                

 

                

                

 

                

Agriculture and turf

$

26,955

$

6,052

$

23,830

$

4,868

Construction and forestry

 

4,623

 

1,442

 

4,396

 

1,179

Total

 

31,578

 

7,494

 

28,226

 

6,047

Wholesale notes

 

6,947

 

3,285

Revolving charge accounts

 

4,789

 

4,316

Financing leases (direct
and sales-type)

 

2,906

 

2,832

Total financing receivables

 

46,220

 

7,494

 

38,659

 

6,047

Less:

Unearned finance income:

Retail notes

 

1,906

 

137

 

1,358

 

95

Wholesale notes

25

12

Revolving charge accounts

91

61

Financing leases

 

350

 

285

Total

 

2,372

 

137

 

1,716

 

95

Allowance for credit losses

 

175

 

22

 

309

 

16

Financing receivables – net

$

43,673

$

7,335

$

36,634

$

5,936

Financing Receivables | Related to Sales of Equipment  
Accounts, Notes, Loans and Financing Receivable  
Schedule of Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable, Financing Receivables, and Financing Receivables Related to the Sale of Equipment The balances at the end of 2023 and 2022 were as follows:

2023

2022

 

Retail notes*:

Agriculture and turf

$

1,084

$

1,392

Construction and forestry

320

 

304

Total

1,404

 

1,696

Wholesale notes

6,947

 

3,285

Direct financing and sales-type leases*

494

 

799

Total

8,845

5,780

Less:

Unearned finance income:

Retail notes

137

133

Wholesale notes

25

12

Direct financing and sales-type leases

60

 

67

Total

 

222

 

212

Financing receivables related to our sales of equipment

$

8,623

$

5,568

*    These balances arise from sales and direct financing leases of equipment by company-owned dealers or through direct sales.

v3.23.3
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES  
Components of Consolidated Restricted Assets, Secured Borrowings and Other Liabilities Related to Securitization Transactions

The components of the securitization programs were as follows at the end of 2023 and 2022:

  

    2023    

  

    2022    

 

Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)

$

7,357

$

5,952

 

Allowance for credit losses

 

(22)

 

(16)

Other assets (primarily restricted cash)

 

152

 

155

Total restricted securitized assets

 

$

7,487

 

$

6,091

Short-term securitization borrowings

$

6,995

$

5,711

Accrued interest on borrowings

 

13

 

6

Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets

 

$

7,008

 

$

5,717

v3.23.3
INVENTORIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
INVENTORIES  
Major Classification of Inventories

Inventories were valued at the lower of cost or net realizable value, as follows:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Raw materials and supplies

 

$

4,080

 

$

4,442

 

Work-in-process

 

1,010

 

1,190

Finished goods and parts

 

5,435

 

5,363

Total FIFO value

 

10,525

 

10,995

Excess of FIFO over LIFO

 

2,365

 

2,500

Inventories

 

$

8,160

 

$

8,495

Percent valued on LIFO basis

 

53%

57%

v3.23.3
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION  
Schedule of Property and Equipment

A summary of property and equipment at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

Useful Lives*

 

  

(Years)

  

   2023   

  

   2022   

 

Land

$

338

$

274

 

Buildings and building equipment

 

22

 

4,735

 

4,386

Machinery and equipment

 

11

 

6,613

 

6,208

Dies, patterns, tools, etc.

 

8

 

1,658

 

1,558

All other

 

5

 

1,323

 

1,205

Construction in progress

 

1,266

 

818

Total at cost

 

15,933

 

14,449

Less: accumulated depreciation

 

9,054

 

8,393

Property and equipment - net

 

$

6,879

 

$

6,056

*    Weighted-averages

Schedule of Property and Equipment Additions and Depreciation

Property and equipment additions and depreciation follows:

    

2023

    

2022

    

2021

Additions

$

1,597

$

1,197

$

897

Depreciation

 

838

 

806

 

830

Schedule of Property and Equipment by Geographic Areas

For property and equipment, more than 10 percent resides in the U.S. and Germany, separately disclosed below:

    

2023

    

2022

U.S.

$

3,807

$

3,452

Germany

 

1,192

 

991

Other countries

 

1,880

 

1,613

Total

$

6,879

$

6,056

v3.23.3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET  
Changes in Goodwill by Operating Segments

The changes in amounts of goodwill by operating segments were as follows. There are no accumulated goodwill impairment losses.

 

PPA

 

SAT

 

CF

 

   Total   

 

October 31, 2021

$

542

$

265

$

2,484

$

3,291

 

Acquisitions (Note 3)

132

69

599

800

Translation adjustments and other

(28)

(16)

(360)

 

(404)

October 30, 2022

646

318

2,723

 

3,687

Acquisitions (Note 3)

41

40

81

Translation adjustments and other

15

5

112

 

132

October 29, 2023

$

702

$

363

$

2,835

$

3,900

Components of Other Intangible Assets

The components of other intangible assets were as follows:

  

 2023 

  

 2022 

 

Customer lists and relationships

$

501

$

493

 

Technology, patents, trademarks, and other

 

1,387

 

1,301

Total at cost

 

1,888

 

1,794

Less accumulated amortization:

 

 

Customer lists and relationships

195

166

Technology, patents, trademarks, and other

560

410

Total accumulated amortization

755

576

Other intangible assets - net

 

$

1,133

 

$

1,218

Actual Amortization Expense and Estimated Future Amortization Expense

Actual amortization expense for the past three years and the estimated amortization expense for the next five years follows:

Year

Amortization

2021

$

116

2022

145

2023

169

Estimated - 2024

170

2025

142

2026

119

2027

117

2028

85

v3.23.3
OTHER ASSETS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
OTHER ASSETS  
Schedule of Other Assets

Other assets at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 consisted of the following:

   

2023

   

2022

Operating lease asset (Note 24)

$

283

$

299

Capitalized software, net

450

 

372

Investment in unconsolidated affiliates

126

 

117

Deferred charges (including prepaids)

426

383

Derivative assets (Note 26)

292

373

Prepaid taxes

167

185

Parts return asset

127

119

Restricted cash

162

167

Matured lease & repossessed inventory

59

44

Other

411

358

Other Assets

$

2,503

$

2,417

v3.23.3
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS  
Short-Term Borrowings and Weighted-average Interest Rates

Short-term borrowings at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Commercial paper

     

$

9,100

     

$

4,703

 

Notes payable to banks

483

 

402

Finance lease obligations due within one year

25

21

Long-term borrowings due within one year

 

8,331

 

7,466

Short-term borrowings

$

17,939

$

12,592

The weighted-average interest rates at the end of 2023 and 2022 were:

    

2023

    

2022

 

Short-term borrowings:

              

              

Commercial paper

     

5.4%

     

3.4%

  

Notes payable to banks

31.6%

 

11.9%

Notes payable to banks, excluding Argentina

8.8%

 

6.6%

v3.23.3
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES  
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses

Accounts payable and accrued expenses at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of the following:

 

2023

 

2022

 

Accounts payable:

Trade payables

$

3,467

$

3,894

Dividends payable

 

388

 

343

Operating lease liabilities

281

302

Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants

163

163

Payables to unconsolidated affiliates

 

6

 

11

 

Other

 

153

 

214

Accrued expenses:

Employee benefits

2,152

1,528

Product warranties

1,610

1,427

Accrued taxes

 

1,558

 

1,255

Derivative liabilities

1,130

1,231

Dealer sales discounts

 

1,243

 

1,044

Extended warranty premium

1,021

866

Unearned revenue (contractual liability)

 

676

 

557

Unearned operating lease revenue

451

399

Accrued interest

 

434

 

288

Other

 

1,397

 

1,300

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

 

$

16,130

 

$

14,822

Amounts are presented net of eliminations, which primarily consist of dealer sales incentives with a right of set-off against trade receivables of $2,228 at October 29, 2023 and $1,280 at October 30, 2022. Other eliminations were made for accrued taxes and other accrued expenses.

v3.23.3
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS  
Long-Term Borrowings

Long-term borrowings at the end of 2023 and 2022 consisted of:

  

2023

  

2022

 

Underwritten term debt

               

               

U.S. dollar notes and debentures:

2.75% notes due 2025

$

700

$

700

6.55% debentures due 2028

 

200

 

200

5.375% notes due 2029

 

500

 

500

3.10% notes due 2030

700

700

8.10% debentures due 2030

 

250

 

250

7.125% notes due 2031

 

300

 

300

3.90% notes due 2042

 

1,250

 

1,250

2.875% notes due 2049

500

500

3.75% notes due 2050

850

850

Euro notes:

1.375% notes due 2024 (€800 principal)

797

1.85% notes due 2028 (€600 principal)

634

598

2.20% notes due 2032 (€600 principal)

634

598

1.65% notes due 2039 (€650 principal)

687

648

Serial issuances

Medium-term notes

 

29,638

24,604

Other notes and finance lease obligations

 

1,769

 

1,223

Less: debt issuance costs and debt discounts

(135)

(122)

Long-term borrowings

 

$

38,477

$

33,596

Medium-term notes due through 2033 are offered by prospectus. All outstanding notes and debentures are senior unsecured borrowings and rank equally with each other. The outstanding principal and average interest rates at the end of 2023 and 2022 follow:

  

2023

  

2022

 

Medium-term notes:

               

               

Principal

$

30,902

$

25,629

Average interest rates

4.9%

2.9%

v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES  
Warranty Reconciliation The warranty reconciliation follows:

    

    2023    

    

    2022    

 

Beginning of year balance

   

$

1,427

   

$

1,312

 

Warranty claims paid

 

(1,181)

 

(951)

New product warranty accruals

 

1,347

 

1,090

Foreign exchange

 

17

 

(24)

End of year balance

 

$

1,610

 

$

1,427

v3.23.3
CAPITAL STOCK (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
CAPITAL STOCK  
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income per share attributable to Deere & Company follows in millions, except per share amounts:

 

    2023    

 

    2022    

 

    2021    

 

Net income attributable to Deere & Company

 

$

10,166

 

$

7,131

 

$

5,963

Average shares outstanding

 

292.2

 

304.5

 

311.6

Basic per share

 

$

34.80

 

$

23.42

 

$

19.14

Average shares outstanding

 

292.2

 

304.5

 

311.6

Effect of dilutive stock options

 

1.4

 

1.8

 

2.4

Total potential shares outstanding

 

293.6

 

306.3

 

314.0

Diluted per share

 

$

34.63

 

$

23.28

 

$

18.99

Shares excluded as antidilutive

 

.1

 

.2

 

v3.23.3
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION  
Vesting Period and Dividend Equivalents Received Prior to Vesting The stock awards vesting periods and the dividend equivalents earned during the vesting period follow:

Vesting

Dividend

Period

Equivalents

Stock options

1-3 years

Not included

Service-based RSUs

1-3 years

Included

Performance/service-based RSUs

3 years

Not included

Share-based Compensation Expense, Recognized Tax Benefits, and Total Grant-date Fair Value

The total share-based compensation expense, recognized income tax benefits, and total grant-date fair values of stock options and restricted stock units vested consisted of the following:

2023

2022

2021

Share-based compensation expense

$

130

$

85

$

82

Income tax benefits

21

17

16

Stock options and restricted stock units vested

84

74

93

Assumptions Used for the Binomial Lattice Model to Determine Fair Value of Options The assumptions used for the binomial lattice model to determine the fair value of options follow:

  

        2023        

  

        2022        

  

        2021        

 

Risk-free interest rate*

 

2.68%

 

1.27%

 

.47%

Expected dividends

1.1%

1.2%

1.2%

Volatility*

33.0%

32.0%

31.0%

Expected term (in years)*

 

5.1

 

5.1

 

5.5

*    Weighted-averages

Stock Option Activity

The activity for outstanding stock options at October 29, 2023, and changes during 2023 follow:

  

Remaining

Aggregate

 

Exercise

Contractual

Intrinsic

 

Shares

Price*

Term

Value

 

(millions)

 

(per share)

 

(years)

 

(millions)

 

Outstanding at beginning of year

 

2.0

$

153.11

Granted

 

.2

 

438.44

Exercised

 

(.5)

 

118.54

Outstanding at end of year

 

1.7

 

190.08

 

4.62

 

$

302.3

Exercisable at end of year

 

1.3

 

144.71

 

3.66

 

292.3

*    Weighted-averages

Amounts Related to Stock Options

The amounts related to stock options were as follows in millions of dollars unless otherwise noted:

2023

2022

2021

Weighted-average grant date fair value (per share)

$

136.46

$

89.20

$

62.73

Intrinsic value of options exercised

153

169

318

Cash received from exercises

60

63

148

Tax benefit from exercises

34

39

71

Weighted-average Grant Date Fair Values

The weighted-average grant date fair values were as follows:

2023

2022

2021

Service-based

$

428.35

$

347.59

$

258.86

Performance/service-based

424.93

331.47

245.73

Restricted Stock Units Activity

Our restricted stock units at October 29, 2023 and changes during 2023 in dollars and thousands of shares follow:

Grant-Date

 

Shares

Fair Value*

 

Service-based

Nonvested at beginning of year

 

404

$

251.42

Granted

 

126

 

428.35

Vested

 

(211)

 

211.03

Forfeited

(9)

333.29

Nonvested at end of year

 

310

 

348.82

Performance/service based

Nonvested at beginning of year

 

143

 

227.70

Granted

 

41

 

424.93

Vested

 

(130)

 

160.81

Performance change

 

65

 

160.81

Nonvested at end of year

 

119

 

331.78

* Weighted-averages

v3.23.3
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS  
Schedule of After-Tax Components of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)

The after-tax components of accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) follow:

2023

2022

2021

Retirement benefits adjustment

$

(845)

$

(389)

$

(1,034)

Cumulative translation adjustment

(2,151)

(2,594)

(1,478)

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

(8)

21

(42)

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

(110)

(94)

15

Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)

$

(3,114)

$

(3,056)

$

(2,539)

Schedule of Amounts Recorded in and Reclassifications out of Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) and the Income Tax Effects

The following tables reflect amounts recorded in other comprehensive income (loss), as well as reclassifications out of other comprehensive income (loss).

Before

Tax

After

 

Tax

(Expense)

Tax

 

 

Amount

 

Credit

 

Amount

 

2023

Cumulative translation adjustment

 

Unrealized translation gain (loss)

 

$

424

$

(2)

$

422

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

SA&G expenses

10

10

Other operating expenses

11

11

Net unrealized translation gain (loss)

445

(2)

443

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)

 

25

(5)

 

20

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

(62)

 

13

 

(49)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

 

(37)

 

8

 

(29)

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

 

(20)

 

4

 

(16)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

 

(20)

 

4

 

(16)

Retirement benefits adjustment:

Net actuarial gain (loss)

 

(589)

 

139

 

(450)

Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

(81)

 

20

 

(61)

Prior service (credit) cost

 

37

 

(9)

 

28

Settlements

 

37

 

(10)

 

27

Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment

 

(596)

 

140

 

(456)

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(208)

 

$

150

 

$

(58)

Before

Tax

After

 

Tax

(Expense)

Tax

 

 

Amount

 

Credit

 

Amount

 

2022

 

 

 

Cumulative translation adjustment

$

(1,105)

$

(11)

$

(1,116)

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)

 

89

(19)

 

70

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

(9)

 

2

 

(7)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

 

80

 

(17)

 

63

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

 

(140)

 

30

 

(110)

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss – Other income

1

 

1

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

 

(139)

 

30

 

(109)

Retirement benefits adjustment:

Net actuarial gain (loss)

 

1,192

 

(298)

 

894

Prior service credit (cost)

 

(517)

124

 

(393)

Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

116

 

(29)

 

87

Prior service (credit) cost

 

30

 

(7)

 

23

Settlements/curtailment

 

45

 

(11)

 

34

Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment

 

866

 

(221)

 

645

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

(298)

 

$

(219)

 

$

(517)

Before

Tax

After

 

Tax

(Expense)

Tax

 

 

Amount

 

Credit

 

Amount

 

2021

Cumulative translation adjustment:

 

Unrealized translation gain (loss)

$

112

$

112

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates

6

6

Net unrealized translation gain (loss)

118

118

Unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives:

Unrealized hedging gain (loss)

 

8

$

(2)

 

6

Reclassification of realized (gain) loss to:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

13

 

(3)

 

10

Net unrealized gain (loss) on derivatives

 

21

 

(5)

 

16

Unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities:

Unrealized holding gain (loss)

 

(21)

 

3

 

(18)

Net unrealized gain (loss) on debt securities

 

(21)

 

3

 

(18)

Retirement benefits adjustment:

Net actuarial gain (loss)

 

3,492

 

(845)

 

2,647

Reclassification to Other operating expenses through amortization of:

Actuarial (gain) loss

 

283

 

(69)

 

214

Prior service (credit) cost

 

8

 

(2)

 

6

Settlements

 

22

 

(5)

 

17

Net unrealized gain (loss) on retirement benefits adjustment

 

3,805

 

(921)

 

2,884

Total other comprehensive income (loss)

 

$

3,923

 

$

(923)

 

$

3,000

v3.23.3
LEASES (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
LEASES  
Summary of Lease Expense by Type

The lease expense by type consisted of the following:

2023

2022

2021

Operating lease expense

$

129

$

114

$

116

Short-term lease expense

49

55

29

Variable lease expense

80

74

53

Finance lease:

Depreciation expense

28

26

26

Interest on lease liabilities

2

1

1

Total lease expense

$

288

$

270

$

225

Schedule of Operating and Finance Lease Right of Use Assets and Liabilities, Location in Consolidated Balance Sheets

Operating and finance lease right of use assets and lease liabilities follow:

2023

2022

Operating leases:

Other assets

$

283

$

299

Accounts payable and accrued expenses

281

302

Finance leases:

Property and equipment — net

$

66

$

49

Short-term borrowings

25

21

Long-term borrowings

49

30

Total finance lease liabilities

$

74

$

51

Schedule of Weighted-Average Remaining Lease Terms in Years and Discount Rates

The weighted-average remaining lease terms in years and discount rates follows:

2023

2022

Weighted-average remaining lease terms:

Operating leases

7

7

Finance leases

4

3

Weighted-average discount rates:

Operating leases

3.1%

2.4%

Finance leases

3.6%

1.9%

Schedule of Operating Lease Payment Amounts

Lease payment amounts in each of the next five years at October 29, 2023 follow:

Operating

Finance

Due in:

Leases

Leases

2024

$

103

$

27

2025

71

22

2026

36

14

2027

24

8

2028

22

3

Later years

45

6

Total lease payments

301

80

Less: imputed interest

20

6

Total lease liabilities

$

281

$

74

Schedule of Finance Lease Payment Amounts

Lease payment amounts in each of the next five years at October 29, 2023 follow:

Operating

Finance

Due in:

Leases

Leases

2024

$

103

$

27

2025

71

22

2026

36

14

2027

24

8

2028

22

3

Later years

45

6

Total lease payments

301

80

Less: imputed interest

20

6

Total lease liabilities

$

281

$

74

Schedule of Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities and Right of Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Lease Liabilities

Cash paid for amounts included in the measurement of lease liabilities follows:

2023

2022

2021

Operating cash flows for operating leases

$

132

$

127

$

104

Operating cash flows for finance leases

2

1

1

Financing cash flows for finance leases

31

28

25

Right of use assets obtained in exchange for lease liabilities follow:

2023

2022

Operating leases

$

97

$

135

Finance leases

54

17

Schedule of Lease Revenues Earned

Lease revenues earned by us follow:

2023

2022

2021

Sales-type and direct finance lease revenues

$

165

$

154

$

145

Operating lease revenues

1,312

1,318

1,423

Variable lease revenues

16

26

30

Total lease revenues

$

1,493

$

1,498

$

1,598

Schedule of Sales-type and Direct Financing Lease Receivables by Market

Sales-type and direct financing lease receivables by market follow:

2023

2022

Agriculture and turf

$

1,078

$

1,118

Construction and forestry

1,048

1,167

Total

2,126

2,285

Guaranteed residual values

723

491

Unguaranteed residual values

57

56

Less: unearned finance income

(350)

(285)

Financing lease receivables

$

2,556

$

2,547

Schedule of Payments, Including Guaranteed Residual Values, on Sales-type and Direct Financing Lease Receivables

Scheduled payments, including guaranteed residual values, on sales-type and direct financing lease receivables at October 29, 2023 follow:

Due in:

2023

2024

$

1,453

2025

642

2026

378

2027

214

2028

142

Later years

20

Total

$

2,849

Schedule of Cost of Equipment on Operating Leases by Market

The cost of equipment on operating leases by market follow:

2023

2022

Agriculture and turf

$

7,168

$

6,912

Construction and forestry

1,212

1,342

Total

8,380

8,254

Less: accumulated depreciation

(1,463)

(1,631)

Equipment on operating leases - net

$

6,917

$

6,623

Operating lease residual values

$

4,864

$

4,640

First-loss residual value guarantees

1,188

1,025

Schedule of Lease Payments for Equipment on Operating Leases

Lease payments for operating leases are scheduled as follows:

Due in:

2023

2024

$

1,044

2025

797

2026

490

2027

258

2028

65

Later years

10

Total

$

2,664

v3.23.3
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS  
Fair Value of Financial Instruments

The fair values of financial instruments that do not approximate the carrying values at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follow:

2023

2022

Carrying

     Fair     

Carrying

     Fair     

  

Value

  

Value*

  

Value

  

Value*

 

Financing receivables – net

$

43,673

$

42,777

$

36,634

$

35,526

Financing receivables securitized – net

7,335

7,056

5,936

5,698

Short-term securitization borrowings

6,995

6,921

5,711

5,577

Long-term borrowings due within one year**

 

8,331

 

8,156

 

7,466

 

7,322

Long-term borrowings**

 

38,428

 

36,873

 

33,566

 

31,852

*    Fair value measurements above were Level 3 for all financing receivables and Level 2 for all borrowings.

**

Values exclude finance lease liabilities that are presented as borrowings (see Note 24).

Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis

Assets and liabilities measured at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 at fair value on a recurring basis follow, excluding our cash equivalents, which were carried at a cost that approximates fair value and consisted of money market funds and time deposits:

    

   2023   

    

   2022   

  

Level 1:

Marketable securities

International equity securities

 

$

3

 

$

3

International mutual funds securities

101

U.S. equity fund

86

70

U.S. fixed income fund

 

32

U.S. government debt securities

 

78

 

62

Total Level 1 marketable securities

300

135

Level 2:

Marketable securities

Corporate debt securities

 

244

 

200

International debt securities

1

60

Mortgage-backed securities*

 

185

 

155

Municipal debt securities

 

75

 

63

U.S. government debt securities

141

121

Total Level 2 marketable securities

 

646

 

599

Other assets - Derivatives

292

373

Accounts payable and accrued expenses - Derivatives

1,130

1,231

Level 3:

Accounts payable and accrued expenses – Deferred consideration

186

236

*    Primarily issued by U.S. government sponsored enterprises.

Fair Value, Nonrecurring Level 3 Measurements from Impairments

Fair value, nonrecurring level 3 measurements from impairments at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follow:

Fair Value

Losses

  

2023

  

 2022 1

  

 2023 

  

 2022 

  

 2021 

Inventories

$

19

$

19

Property and equipment – net

 

 

15

 

 

41

 

$

44

Other intangible assets – net

 

28

 

Other assets

 

 

6

1 Related to assessments on the Russian operations, performed at May 1, 2022 and updated on July 31, 2022 and October 30, 2022.

v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS  
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments in Consolidated Balance Sheet

Fair values of our derivative instruments and the associated notional amounts at the end of 2023 and 2022 were as follows. Assets are recorded in “Other assets,” while liabilities are recorded in “Accounts payable and accrued expenses.”

Fair Value

Notional

Assets

Liabilities

2023

Cash flow hedges:

  

 

    

  

  

  

Interest rate contracts

 

$

1,500

$

45

 

 

Fair value hedges:

Interest rate contracts

12,691

$

970

 

Not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate contracts

13,853

169

98

Foreign exchange contracts

8,117

75

54

Cross-currency interest rate contracts

176

3

8

2022

Cash flow hedges:

  

 

    

  

  

  

Interest rate contracts

 

$

1,950

$

87

 

 

Fair value hedges:

Interest rate contracts

10,112

$

1,004

 

Not designated as hedging instruments:

Interest rate contracts

10,568

212

107

Foreign exchange contracts

8,185

 

66

 

118

Cross-currency interest rate contracts

260

 

8

 

2

Amounts Recorded in the Balance Sheet Related to Borrowings Designated in Fair Value Hedging Relationships

The amounts recorded, at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022, in the consolidated balance sheets related to borrowings designated in fair value hedging relationships were as follows. Fair value hedging adjustments are included in the carrying amount of the hedged item.

Active Hedging

Discontinued Hedging

Relationships

Relationships

Carrying

Cumulative

Carrying

Cumulative

Amount of

Fair Value

Amount of

Fair Value

Hedged

Hedging

Formerly

Hedging

Item

Amount

Hedged Item

Amount

2023

Short-term borrowings

$

1,814

$

15

Long-term borrowings

$

11,660

$

(976)

7,144

(288)

2022

Short-term borrowings

$

2,515

$

15

Long-term borrowings

$

9,060

$

(1,006)

5,520

(19)

Gains (Losses) Related to Derivative Instruments on Statement of Consolidated Income

The classification and gains (losses), including accrued interest expense, related to derivative instruments on the statements of consolidated income consisted of the following:

  

  2023  

  

  2022  

  

  2021  

 

Fair Value Hedges

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

$

(542)

 

$

(1,144)

 

$

(236)

Cash Flow Hedges

Recognized in OCI:

Interest rate contracts – OCI (pretax)

$

25

$

89

$

8

Reclassified from OCI:

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

62

 

9

 

(13)

Not Designated as Hedges

Interest rate contracts – Net sales

$

1

$

53

$

13

Interest rate contracts – Interest expense

 

40

 

81

 

14

Foreign exchange contracts – Net sales

(6)

(6)

Foreign exchange contracts – Cost of sales

 

8

 

(64)

 

(101)

Foreign exchange contracts – Other operating expenses

 

100

 

402

 

(262)

Total not designated

 

$

143

 

$

466

 

$

(336)

Impact on Derivative Assets and Liabilities Related to Netting Arrangements and Collateral The impact on the derivative assets and liabilities related to netting arrangements and collateral at October 29, 2023 and October 30, 2022 follows:

Gross Amounts

Netting

Net

  

Recognized

  

 Arrangements 

  

Collateral

  

Amount

 

2023

Assets

 

$

292

 

$

(152)

 

 

$

140

Liabilities

 

1,130

 

(152)

$

(659)

319

2022

Assets

 

$

373

 

$

(179)

 

$

(54)

 

$

140

Liabilities

 

1,231

 

(179)

(701)

351

v3.23.3
SEGMENT DATA (Tables)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
SEGMENT DATA  
Schedule of Segment Reporting Information

Information relating to operations by operating segment follows for the years ended October 29, 2023, October 30, 2022, and October 31, 2021.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

Net sales and revenues

 

               

               

               

Unaffiliated customers:

Production & precision ag net sales

$

26,790

$

22,002

$

16,509

Small ag & turf net sales

13,980

13,381

11,860

Construction & forestry net sales

 

14,795

 

12,534

 

11,368

Financial services revenues

 

4,721

 

3,625

 

3,548

Other revenues*

 

965

 

1,035

 

739

Total

$

61,251

$

52,577

$

44,024

*    Other revenues are primarily the production and precision ag, small ag and turf, and construction and forestry revenues for finance and interest income and other income.

Operating profit

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

6,996

$

4,386

$

3,334

Small ag & turf

2,472

1,949

2,045

Construction & forestry

 

2,695

 

2,014

 

1,489

Financial services*

 

795

 

1,159

 

1,144

Total operating profit*

 

12,958

 

9,508

 

8,012

Interest income

 

559

 

159

 

82

Interest expense

 

(411)

 

(390)

 

(368)

Foreign exchange gain (loss) from equipment operations’ financing activities

 

(114)

 

(103)

 

(45)

Pension and OPEB benefit (cost), excluding service cost component

286

218

183

Corporate expenses – net

 

(252)

 

(255)

 

(241)

Income taxes

 

(2,871)

 

(2,007)

 

(1,658)

Total

 

(2,803)

 

(2,378)

 

(2,047)

Net income

 

10,155

 

7,130

 

5,965

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

 

(11)

(1)

2

Net income attributable to Deere & Company

$

10,166

$

7,131

$

5,963

*    Operating profit of the financial services business segment includes the effect of its interest expense and foreign exchange gains or losses.

OPERATING SEGMENTS

 

2023

 

2022

 

2021

 

Interest income*

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

29

$

22

$

21

Small ag & turf

35

24

21

Construction & forestry

 

13

 

8

 

10

Financial services

 

3,731

 

2,245

 

1,999

Corporate

 

559

 

159

 

82

Intercompany

 

(1,008)

 

(431)

 

(279)

Total

$

3,359

$

2,027

$

1,854

*    Does not include finance rental income for equipment on operating leases.

Interest expense

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

282

$

122

$

84

Small ag & turf

236

105

87

Construction & forestry

 

169

 

72

 

46

Financial services

 

2,362

 

799

 

687

Corporate

 

411

 

390

 

368

Intercompany

 

(1,007)

 

(426)

 

(279)

Total

$

2,453

$

1,062

$

993

 

Depreciation* and amortization expense

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

581

$

523

$

495

Small ag & turf

241

236

245

Construction & forestry

 

301

 

282

 

303

Financial services

 

1,016

 

1,050

 

1,140

Intercompany

(135)

(196)

(133)

Total

$

2,004

$

1,895

$

2,050

*    Includes depreciation for equipment on operating leases.

Identifiable operating assets

 

               

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

8,734

$

8,414

$

7,021

Small ag & turf

4,348

4,451

3,959

Construction & forestry

 

7,139

 

6,754

 

6,457

Financial services

 

70,732

 

58,864

 

51,624

Corporate

 

13,134

 

11,547

 

15,053

Total

$

104,087

$

90,030

$

84,114

Capital additions

 

                 

               

               

Production & precision ag

$

896

$

649

$

458

Small ag & turf

386

329

253

Construction & forestry

 

311

 

217

 

183

Financial services

 

4

 

2

 

3

Total

$

1,597

$

1,197

$

897

v3.23.3
ORGANIZATION AND CONSOLIDATION (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Fiscal year duration 364 days 364 days 364 days
Argentina, Pesos      
Argentina      
Gross peso exposure $ 30 $ 133  
After-hedges net peso exposure 5 53  
Argentina      
Argentina      
Net investment $ 766 $ 742  
Net sales and revenues (as a percent) 1.00% 1.00%  
v3.23.3
SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Revenue Recognition      
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Financing Component [true false] true    
Historical Claims Rate, Review Period 5 years    
Revenue, Practical Expedient, Incremental Cost of Obtaining Contract [true false] true    
Advertising Costs      
Advertising costs $ 244 $ 227 $ 212
Foreign Currency Translation      
Foreign exchange pretax net gain (loss) $ (159) $ (175) $ (134)
Minimum      
Revenue Recognition      
Interest-free periods granted at the time of sale to the dealer 1 month    
Maximum      
Revenue Recognition      
Interest-free periods granted at the time of sale to the dealer 12 months    
ASU 2021-10      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] true    
ASU 2021-05      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] true    
ASU 2021-04      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] true    
ASU 2022-04      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] false    
ASU 2022-02      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] false    
ASU 2022-01      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] false    
ASU 2021-08      
New Accounting Standards      
Change in Accounting Principle, Accounting Standards Update, Adopted [true false] false    
Retail Customer Receivables      
Receivables and Allowances      
Percent customer receivable the transition matrix model used to estimate credit losses (as a percent) 90.00%    
v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - 2023 Other Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Acquisitions      
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 82 $ 498 $ 244
Spark AI and Smart Apply      
Acquisitions      
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired 82    
Cash acquired $ 2    
v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Kreisel Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Feb. 27, 2022
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Acquisitions        
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired   $ 82 $ 498 $ 244
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Goodwill   $ 3,900 $ 3,687 $ 3,291
Kreisel        
Acquisitions        
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 276      
Cash consideration for acquired equity interests 253      
Cash consideration to reduce the option price 21      
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Trade accounts and notes receivable 2      
Other receivables 11      
Inventories 11      
Property and equipment 11      
Goodwill 218      
Other intangible assets 178      
Other assets 6      
Total assets 437      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 26      
Deferred income taxes 39      
Redeemable noncontrolling interest $ 96      
Identifiable Intangible Assets        
Weighted average amortization period (in years) 12 years      
v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Excavator Factories Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2022
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 31, 2021
Invested Capital        
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, pretax   $ 326    
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Goodwill   3,687 $ 3,900 $ 3,291
Construction & Forestry (CF)        
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Goodwill   $ 2,723 $ 2,835 $ 2,484
Excavator Factories        
Invested Capital        
Deferred consideration $ 271      
Total purchase price consideration 546      
Less: Cash obtained (187)      
Less: Settlement of intercompany balances (113)      
Net purchase price consideration 246      
Fair value of previously held equity investment 444      
Total invested capital 690      
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, after-tax 326      
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Other receivables 29      
Inventories 286      
Property and equipment 180      
Goodwill 529      
Other intangible assets 70      
Deferred income taxes 56      
Other assets 3      
Total assets 1,153      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 300      
Long-term borrowings 163      
Total liabilities $ 463      
Identifiable Intangible Assets        
Weighted average amortization period (in years) 10 years      
Excavator Factories | Other Income | Construction & Forestry (CF)        
Invested Capital        
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, pretax $ 326      
Excavator Factories | Deere-branded Excavators, Components, and Service Parts        
Invested Capital        
Price increases (as a percent) 27.00%      
Excavator Factories | Deere-branded Excavators, Components, and Service Parts | Minimum        
Invested Capital        
Supply agreement period 5 years      
Excavator Factories | Deere-branded Excavators, Components, and Service Parts | Maximum        
Invested Capital        
Supply agreement period 30 years      
Excavator Factories | License Agreement        
Invested Capital        
Cash consideration $ 70      
Excavator Factories | Factories        
Invested Capital        
Cash consideration $ 205      
v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - 2022 Other Acquisitions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Acquisitions      
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired $ 82 $ 498 $ 244
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date      
Goodwill $ 3,900 3,687 $ 3,291
Other Acquisitions      
Acquisitions      
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired   134  
Cash acquired   3  
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date      
Trade accounts and notes receivable   8  
Inventories   8  
Property and equipment   4  
Goodwill   53  
Other intangible assets   21  
Other assets   60  
Total assets   154  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses   6  
Deferred income taxes   5  
Total liabilities   11  
Redeemable noncontrolling interest   $ 9  
Identifiable Intangible Assets      
Weighted average amortization period (in years)   7 years  
SurePoint      
Acquisitions      
Interest acquired (as a percent)   80.00%  
v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Bear Flag Robotics, Inc Acquisition (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Aug. 29, 2021
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Acquisitions        
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired   $ 82 $ 498 $ 244
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Goodwill   $ 3,900 $ 3,687 $ 3,291
Bear Flag        
Acquisitions        
Cash acquired $ 4      
Cash purchase price, net of cash acquired 225      
Compensation expense to be recognized $ 25      
Post-acquisition service period 4 years      
Liabilities assumed $ 19      
Asset and Liability Fair Values at the Acquisition Date        
Property and equipment 1      
Goodwill 189      
Other intangible assets 54      
Total assets 244      
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 1      
Deferred income taxes 18      
Total liabilities $ 19      
Identifiable Intangible Assets        
Weighted average amortization period (in years) 7 years      
v3.23.3
ACQUISITIONS AND DISPOSITIONS - Dispositions - (Details) - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Mar. 26, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
Sale of Roadbuilding Business in Russia | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Dispositions      
Total proceeds, net of restricted cash sold $ 16    
Deferred consideration 8   $ 8
Total assets 32   32
Total liabilities 1   1
Cumulative translation loss 11   11
Loss from sale, pretax $ 18   $ 18
Location of loss from sale Other operating expenses   Other operating expenses
Loss from sale, after-tax $ 18   $ 18
Sale of Financial Services Business in Russia | Financial Services (FS)      
Dispositions      
Total proceeds, net of restricted cash sold   $ 36  
Total assets   31  
Total liabilities   5  
Cumulative translation loss   $ 10  
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - Sale of Russian Roadbuilding Business (Details) - Sale of Roadbuilding Business in Russia - Disposal Group, Disposed of by Sale, Not Discontinued Operations - Construction & Forestry (CF) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 3 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
Special Items    
Loss from sale, pretax $ 18 $ 18
Location of loss from sale Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Loss from sale, after-tax $ 18 $ 18
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - Brazil Tax Ruling (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jul. 30, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Special Items        
Provision (credit) for income taxes   $ 2,871 $ 2,007 $ 1,658
Interest income   $ 3,359 $ 2,027 $ 1,854
Brazil | Foreign Tax Authority        
Special Items        
Provision (credit) for income taxes $ (243)      
Interest income $ (47)      
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - Financial Services Financing Incentives Correction (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Jan. 30, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Financial Services Financing Incentives        
Selling, administrative and general expenses   $ 4,595 $ 3,863 $ 3,383
Revision of Prior Period, Error Correction, Adjustment | Financial Services (FS)        
Financial Services Financing Incentives        
Selling, administrative and general expenses $ 173      
Financing incentives correction, after-tax $ 135      
Type of error correction de:CorrectionOfTimingAndExpenseClassificationForPortionOfFinancialServicesIncentiveProgramsMember      
Error Correction, Previously Immaterial [true false] true      
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - UAW Collective Bargaining Agreement (Details) - UAW Collective Bargaining Arrangement
3 Months Ended
Nov. 17, 2021
USD ($)
facility
Jan. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Special Items    
Term of collective bargaining agreement 6 years  
Immediate wage increase (as a percent) 10.00%  
United States    
Special Items    
Number of facilities represented under collective bargaining agreement | facility 14  
Ratification Bonus    
Special Items    
Ratification bonus payment per eligible employee $ 8,500  
UAW ratification bonus   $ 90,000,000
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - Impact of Events in Russia and Ukraine (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Special Items      
Allowance for credit losses $ (23) $ 192 $ (18)
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs      
Special Items      
Fixed asset impairment   $ 41  
Location of fixed asset impairment   Cost of sales  
Intangible asset impairment   $ 28  
Location of intangible asset impairment   Cost of sales  
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   $ 255  
Net tax impact   (40)  
Total Russia/Ukraine events after-tax expense   215  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
Inventory reserve   19  
Voluntary-separation program   3  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Selling, Administrative and General Expenses      
Special Items      
Allowance for credit losses   153  
Voluntary-separation program   11  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Special Items      
Fixed asset impairment   $ 30  
Location of fixed asset impairment   Cost of sales  
Intercompany Agreement   $ 82  
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   133  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
Inventory reserve   14  
Voluntary-separation program   3  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Selling, Administrative and General Expenses      
Special Items      
Voluntary-separation program   4  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Special Items      
Intercompany Agreement   9  
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   11  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
Inventory reserve   2  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Special Items      
Fixed asset impairment   $ 11  
Location of fixed asset impairment   Cost of sales  
Intangible asset impairment   $ 28  
Location of intangible asset impairment   Cost of sales  
Intercompany Agreement   $ 62  
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   110  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Construction & Forestry (CF) | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
Inventory reserve   3  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Construction & Forestry (CF) | Selling, Administrative and General Expenses      
Special Items      
Voluntary-separation program   6  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Financial Services (FS)      
Special Items      
Intercompany Agreement   (153)  
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   1  
Reserves, Impairments, and Voluntary-Separation Costs | Financial Services (FS) | Selling, Administrative and General Expenses      
Special Items      
Allowance for credit losses   153  
Voluntary-separation program   $ 1  
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - Gain on Previously Held Equity Investment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
1 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 27, 2022
Oct. 30, 2022
Special Items    
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, pretax   $ 326
Excavator Factories    
Special Items    
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, after-tax $ 326  
Gain | Excavator Factories    
Special Items    
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, pretax 326  
Non-cash gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment, after-tax $ 326  
v3.23.3
SPECIAL ITEMS - Operating Profit Impact (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Special Items      
Selling, administrative and general expenses $ 4,595 $ 3,863 $ 3,383
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment   (326)  
Year over year change 172    
Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Special Items      
Year over year change (186)    
Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Special Items      
Year over year change (20)    
Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Special Items      
Year over year change 206    
Financial Services (FS)      
Special Items      
Year over year change 172    
Sale of Business and Financing Incentive Programs      
Special Items      
Russian roadbuilding sale $ 18    
Location of loss from sale Other operating expenses    
Selling, administrative and general expenses $ 173    
Total expense (benefit) 191    
Sale of Business and Financing Incentive Programs | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Special Items      
Russian roadbuilding sale $ 18    
Location of loss from sale Other operating expenses    
Total expense (benefit) $ 18    
Sale of Business and Financing Incentive Programs | Financial Services (FS)      
Special Items      
Selling, administrative and general expenses 173    
Total expense (benefit) $ 173    
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus      
Special Items      
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   255  
Total expense (benefit)   19  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Other Income      
Special Items      
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment   (326)  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
UAW ratification bonus   90  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Special Items      
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   133  
Total expense (benefit)   186  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
UAW ratification bonus   53  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Special Items      
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   11  
Total expense (benefit)   20  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
UAW ratification bonus   9  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Special Items      
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   110  
Total expense (benefit)   (188)  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Construction & Forestry (CF) | Other Income      
Special Items      
Gain on remeasurement of previously held equity investment   (326)  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Construction & Forestry (CF) | Cost of Sales      
Special Items      
UAW ratification bonus   28  
Reserves, Impairments, Gain, and Ratification Bonus | Financial Services (FS)      
Special Items      
Total Russia/Ukraine events pretax expense   1  
Total expense (benefit)   $ 1  
v3.23.3
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Primary Geographic Market, Major Product Line, and Timing (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues $ 61,251 $ 52,577 $ 44,024
Revenue Recognized at a Point in Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 56,087 48,756 40,255
Revenue Recognized Over Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 5,164 3,821 3,769
Production Agriculture      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 26,450 21,685 16,248
Small Agriculture      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 10,122 10,027 8,619
Turf      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 3,505 3,027 2,853
Construction      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 6,842 5,864 4,684
Compact Construction      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 2,451 1,667 1,489
Roadbuilding      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 3,794 3,441 3,749
Forestry      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 1,429 1,308 1,280
Financial Products      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 5,094 3,769 3,669
Other      
Revenue Recognition      
Other net sales and revenues 1,564 1,789 1,433
United States      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 34,105 28,238 22,814
Canada      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 4,287 3,902 3,015
Western Europe      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 7,321 6,344 6,429
Central Europe and CIS      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 2,137 2,289 2,664
Latin America      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 8,197 7,339 4,522
Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 5,204 4,465 4,580
Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 27,287 22,318 16,817
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Revenue Recognized at a Point in Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 26,969 22,178 16,659
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Revenue Recognized Over Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 318 140 158
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Production Agriculture      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 26,450 21,685 16,248
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Financial Products      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 219 60 55
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Other      
Revenue Recognition      
Other net sales and revenues 618 573 514
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | United States      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 13,917 10,975 8,223
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Canada      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,738 1,387 853
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Western Europe      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 2,640 2,188 2,086
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Central Europe and CIS      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,218 1,207 1,322
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Latin America      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 5,608 4,991 2,916
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 2,166 1,570 1,417
Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 14,223 13,569 12,046
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Revenue Recognized at a Point in Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 14,092 13,493 11,969
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Revenue Recognized Over Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 131 76 77
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Small Agriculture      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 10,122 10,027 8,619
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Turf      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 3,505 3,027 2,853
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Financial Products      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 96 52 46
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Other      
Revenue Recognition      
Other net sales and revenues 500 463 528
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | United States      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 7,796 7,741 6,505
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Canada      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 687 676 498
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Western Europe      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 2,824 2,478 2,433
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Central Europe and CIS      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 530 488 475
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Latin America      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 707 578 456
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,679 1,608 1,679
Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 15,020 13,065 11,613
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Revenue Recognized at a Point in Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 14,915 12,980 11,522
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Revenue Recognized Over Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 105 85 91
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Construction      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 6,842 5,864 4,684
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Compact Construction      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 2,451 1,667 1,489
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Roadbuilding      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 3,794 3,441 3,749
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Forestry      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales 1,429 1,308 1,280
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Financial Products      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 58 32 20
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Other      
Revenue Recognition      
Other net sales and revenues 446 753 391
Construction & Forestry (CF) | United States      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 9,109 7,103 5,697
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Canada      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,221 1,238 1,047
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Western Europe      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,725 1,576 1,807
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Central Europe and CIS      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 353 545 828
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Latin America      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,429 1,467 903
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East      
Revenue Recognition      
Net sales and revenues 1,183 1,136 1,331
Financial Services (FS)      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 4,721 3,625 3,548
Financial Services (FS) | Revenue Recognized at a Point in Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 111 105 105
Financial Services (FS) | Revenue Recognized Over Time      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 4,610 3,520 3,443
Financial Services (FS) | Financial Products      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 4,721 3,625 3,548
Financial Services (FS) | United States      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 3,283 2,419 2,389
Financial Services (FS) | Canada      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 641 601 617
Financial Services (FS) | Western Europe      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 132 102 103
Financial Services (FS) | Central Europe and CIS      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 36 49 39
Financial Services (FS) | Latin America      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial 453 303 247
Financial Services (FS) | Asia, Africa, Oceania, and Middle East      
Revenue Recognition      
Financial $ 176 $ 151 $ 153
v3.23.3
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Deferred Revenue (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Deferred Revenue      
Deferred revenue received $ 1,697 $ 1,423  
Revenue recognized from deferred revenue $ 547 $ 609 $ 485
v3.23.3
REVENUE RECOGNITION - Unsatisfied Performance Obligations (Details)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 1,491
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2023-10-30  
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 457
Period estimated revenue to be recognized 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2024-10-28  
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 382
Period estimated revenue to be recognized 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2025-11-03  
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 268
Period estimated revenue to be recognized 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2026-11-02  
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 161
Period estimated revenue to be recognized 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2027-11-01  
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 97
Period estimated revenue to be recognized 12 months
Revenue, Remaining Performance Obligation, Expected Timing of Satisfaction, Start Date [Axis]: 2028-10-30  
Unsatisfied performance obligations  
Unsatisfied performance obligations for contracts with an original duration greater than one year $ 126
Period estimated revenue to be recognized 24 months
v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION - Retail Note Securitization Borrowings (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Retail Note Securitization Borrowings    
Securitization borrowings $ 6,995 $ 5,711
Short-term Securitization Borrowings    
Retail Note Securitization Borrowings    
Securitization borrowings 4,500  
Retirement of securitization borrowings $ 3,200  
v3.23.3
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
SUPPLEMENTAL CASH FLOW INFORMATION      
Cash paid for interest $ 2,227 $ 1,101 $ 1,041
Cash paid for income taxes 3,578 1,940 2,075
Inventory transferred to equipment on operating leases 195 167 662
Accounts payable related to purchases of property and equipment $ 211 $ 165 $ 121
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Significant Plans Funded Status (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Pensions    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status $ 2,076 $ 2,690
Pensions | U.S. Salaried Qualified    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status 1,511  
Pensions | U.S. Hourly Qualified    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status 1,042  
Pensions | Other    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status (477)  
OPEB    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status (1,001) $ (1,205)
OPEB | U.S. Salaried    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status (1,086)  
OPEB | U.S. Hourly    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status 178  
OPEB | Other    
Defined Benefit Plan Disclosure    
Funded (unfunded) status $ (93)  
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Components of Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 27, 2024
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Pensions        
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost        
Service cost   $ 246 $ 349 $ 332
Interest cost   $ 533 $ 330 $ 276
Location of interest cost   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Expected return on plan assets   $ (878) $ (726) $ (799)
Location of expected return on plan assets   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss   $ (13) $ 132 $ 259
Location of amortization of actuarial (gain) loss   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost   $ 38 $ 34 $ 12
Location of amortization of prior service (credit) cost   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Settlements/curtailment   $ 37 $ 45 $ 21
Location of settlements/curtailment   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Net (benefit) cost   $ (37) $ 164 $ 101
Weighted-Average Assumptions        
Discount rates - service cost (as a percent)   5.20% 3.00% 2.50%
Discount rates - interest cost (as a percent)   5.10% 2.60% 2.10%
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent)   3.80% 3.70% 3.70%
Expected long-term rates of return (as a percent)   6.30% 5.10% 6.00%
Pensions | Forecast        
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost        
Net periodic (benefit) increase $ (130)      
Weighted-Average Assumptions        
Expected long-term rates of return (as a percent) 7.00%      
Pensions | United States        
Weighted-Average Assumptions        
Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plans (as a percent)   4.30% 2.10% 1.70%
Pensions | UAW Collective Bargaining Arrangement | United States        
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost        
Net periodic (benefit) increase     $ 80  
Pensions | UAW Collective Bargaining Arrangement | United States | Operating Profit        
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost        
Net periodic (benefit) increase     35  
OPEB        
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost        
Service cost   $ 27 45 $ 48
Interest cost   $ 176 $ 99 $ 102
Location of interest cost   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Expected return on plan assets   $ (117) $ (110) $ (77)
Location of expected return on plan assets   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Amortization of actuarial (gain) loss   $ (59) $ (18) $ 27
Location of amortization of actuarial (gain) loss   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Amortization of prior service (credit) cost   $ (3) $ (4) $ (4)
Location of amortization of prior service (credit) cost   Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Net (benefit) cost   $ 24 $ 12 $ 96
Weighted-Average Assumptions        
Discount rates - service cost (as a percent)   6.10% 3.60% 3.40%
Discount rates - interest cost (as a percent)   5.40% 2.30% 2.10%
Expected long-term rates of return (as a percent)   5.70% 4.40% 5.40%
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Benefit Plan Obligations, Funded Status, and Assumptions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Change in Plan Assets (Fair Value)      
Employer contribution $ 228 $ 1,240  
Pensions      
Change in Benefit Obligations      
Beginning of year balance (10,529) (14,525)  
Service cost (246) (349) $ (332)
Interest cost (533) (330) (276)
Actuarial gain 504 4,122  
Prior service cost   (505)  
Benefits paid 838 757  
Settlement - benefit obligations 112    
Foreign exchange and other   301  
Foreign exchange and other (74)    
End of year balance (9,928) (10,529) (14,525)
Change in Plan Assets (Fair Value)      
Beginning of year balance 13,219 17,190  
Actual return on plan assets (387) (3,070)  
Employer contribution 70 85  
Benefits paid (838) (757)  
Settlement - plan assets (112)    
Foreign exchange and other 52 (229)  
End of year balance 12,004 13,219 17,190
Funded (unfunded) status $ 2,076 $ 2,690  
Weighted-Average Assumptions      
Discount rates (as a percent) 5.90% 5.40%  
Rate of compensation increase (as a percent) 3.80% 3.80%  
Pensions | United States      
Weighted-Average Assumptions      
Interest crediting rate - U.S. cash balance plans (as a percent) 4.90% 4.40%  
Pensions | Canada      
Change in Benefit Obligations      
Settlement - benefit obligations $ 112    
Change in Plan Assets (Fair Value)      
Settlement - plan assets (112)    
Net Periodic (Benefit) Cost      
Settlement $ 36    
Location of settlement Other Cost and Expense, Operating    
OPEB      
Change in Benefit Obligations      
Beginning of year balance $ (3,341) $ (4,930)  
Service cost (27) (45) (48)
Interest cost (176) (99) (102)
Actuarial gain 285 1,492  
Prior service cost   (12)  
Benefits paid 260 282  
Health care subsidies (27) (33)  
Foreign exchange and other (3) 4  
End of year balance (3,029) (3,341) (4,930)
Change in Plan Assets (Fair Value)      
Beginning of year balance 2,136 1,755  
Actual return on plan assets (8) (495)  
Employer contribution 158 1,155  
Benefits paid (260) (282)  
Foreign exchange and other 2 3  
End of year balance 2,028 2,136 $ 1,755
Funded (unfunded) status $ (1,001) $ (1,205)  
Weighted-Average Assumptions      
Discount rates (as a percent) 6.00% 5.60%  
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Health Care Trend Assumptions (Details) - Health Care
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Health Care Cost Trend Rates    
Weighted-average health care cost trend rate, initial year (as a percent) 18.70% 0.00%
Weighted-average health care cost trend rate, second year (as a percent) 8.80% 12.60%
Ultimate weighted-average health care cost trend rate (as a percent) 4.70% 4.70%
Year that weighted-average health care cost trend rate reaches ultimate rate (year) 2032 2033 2032 2033
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Employer Contributions    
Defined benefit plan employer contributions $ 228 $ 1,240
Pensions    
Accumulated Benefit Obligations - Additional Disclosures    
Total accumulated benefit obligations for all plans 9,453 10,068
Plans with Accumulated Benefit Obligation Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets    
Accumulated benefit obligations 1,147 1,116
Fair value of plan assets 704 672
Plans with Projected Benefit Obligation Exceeding Fair Value of Plan Assets    
Projected benefit obligations 1,261 1,225
Fair value of plan assets 729 692
Employer Contributions    
Defined benefit plan employer contributions 70 85
Expected defined benefit plan employer contributions for next fiscal year 85  
Benefits Expected to be Paid from the Benefit Plans, which Reflect Expected Future Years of Service    
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, next twelve months 746  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year two 726  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year three 727  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year four 720  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year five 708  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, five fiscal years thereafter 3,564  
OPEB    
Employer Contributions    
Defined benefit plan employer contributions 158 1,155
Expected defined benefit plan employer contributions for next fiscal year 140  
Benefits Expected to be Paid from the Benefit Plans, which Reflect Expected Future Years of Service    
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, next twelve months 249  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year two 252  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year three 257  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year four 257  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, year five 257  
Defined benefit plan, expected future benefit payments, five fiscal years thereafter $ 1,251  
OPEB | United States    
Employer Contributions    
Defined benefit plan employer voluntary contribution   $ 1,000
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Balance Sheet (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet    
Noncurrent asset $ 3,007 $ 3,730
Deferred compensation - current 25 30
Deferred compensation and other - noncurrent 183 182
Total 2,140 2,457
Pensions and OPEB    
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet    
Less: Current liability 99 81
Less: Noncurrent liability 1,833 2,164
Current liability 99 81
Noncurrent liability 1,833 2,164
Pensions    
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Pretax    
Net actuarial (gain) loss 1,660 926
Prior service cost (credit) 406 446
Total 2,066 1,372
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet    
Noncurrent asset 2,608 3,223
Less: Current liability 59 42
Less: Noncurrent liability 473 491
Funded (unfunded) status 2,076 2,690
Current liability 59 42
Noncurrent liability 473 491
OPEB    
Amounts Recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income - Pretax    
Net actuarial (gain) loss (921) (820)
Prior service cost (credit) (1) (4)
Total (922) (824)
Amounts Recognized in Balance Sheet    
Noncurrent asset 399 507
Less: Current liability 40 39
Less: Noncurrent liability 1,360 1,673
Funded (unfunded) status (1,001) (1,205)
Current liability 40 39
Noncurrent liability $ 1,360 $ 1,673
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Fair Value of Plan Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Pensions      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets $ 12,004 $ 13,219 $ 17,190
Pensions | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 6,347    
Pensions | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   6,602  
Pensions | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 1,382 1,535  
Pensions | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 4,947 5,067  
Pensions | Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 18    
Pensions | Cash and Short-term Investments | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 513    
Pensions | Cash and Short-term Investments | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   338  
Pensions | Cash and Short-term Investments | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 470 283  
Pensions | Cash and Short-term Investments | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 43 55  
Pensions | Short-term Investments | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 362 633  
Pensions | U.S. Equity Securities | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 342    
Pensions | U.S. Equity Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   311  
Pensions | U.S. Equity Securities | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 330 290  
Pensions | U.S. Equity Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 12 21  
Pensions | U.S. Equity Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 92 54  
Pensions | International Equity Securities and Funds | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 199    
Pensions | International Equity Securities and Funds | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   196  
Pensions | International Equity Securities and Funds | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 197 195  
Pensions | International Equity Securities and Funds | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 2 1  
Pensions | International Equity Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 151 125  
Pensions | Government and Agency Securities | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 1,017    
Pensions | Government and Agency Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   1,296  
Pensions | Government and Agency Securities | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 759 1,053  
Pensions | Government and Agency Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 258 243  
Pensions | Corporate Debt Securities | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 4,389    
Pensions | Corporate Debt Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   4,587  
Pensions | Corporate Debt Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 4,389 4,587  
Pensions | Mortgage-backed Securities | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 285    
Pensions | Mortgage-backed Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   213  
Pensions | Mortgage-backed Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 285 213  
Pensions | Fixed Income Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 1,418 1,736  
Pensions | Real Estate Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 462 592  
Pensions | Hedge Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 491 569  
Pensions | Private Equity | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 18    
Pensions | Private Equity | Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 18    
Pensions | Private Equity | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 1,306 1,322  
Pensions | Venture Capital | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 1,341 1,553  
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Assets | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 53    
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Assets | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   92  
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Assets | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 17 54  
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Assets | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 36 38  
Pensions | Derivative Interest Rate Contracts - Liabilities | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (309)    
Pensions | Derivative Interest Rate Contracts - Liabilities | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (215)    
Pensions | Derivative Interest Rate Contracts - Liabilities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (94)    
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Liabilities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   (209)  
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Liabilities | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   (106)  
Pensions | Derivative Contracts - Liabilities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   (103)  
Pensions | Receivables, Prepaids, and Payables | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (137)    
Pensions | Receivables, Prepaids, and Payables | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   (207)  
Pensions | Receivables, Prepaids, and Payables | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (137) (207)  
Pensions | Securities Lending Collateral | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 615    
Pensions | Securities Lending Collateral | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   684  
Pensions | Securities Lending Collateral | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 615 684  
Pensions | Securities Lending Liability | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (615)    
Pensions | Securities Lending Liability | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   (684)  
Pensions | Securities Lending Liability | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (615) (684)  
Pensions | Securities Sold Short | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (73)    
Pensions | Securities Sold Short | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   (64)  
Pensions | Securities Sold Short | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (69) (58)  
Pensions | Securities Sold Short | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (4) (6)  
Pensions | Other Investments | Level 1, Level 2, Level 3      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 50    
Pensions | Other Investments | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   49  
Pensions | Other Investments | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 30 31  
Pensions | Other Investments | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 20 18  
Pensions | Other Investments | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 34 33  
Health Care      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 2,028 2,136  
Health Care | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 1,325 1,303  
Health Care | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 677 669  
Health Care | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 648 634  
Health Care | Cash and Short-term Investments | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 76 79  
Health Care | Cash and Short-term Investments | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 76 79  
Health Care | U.S. Equity Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   40  
Health Care | International Equity Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets   22  
Health Care | Government and Agency Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 637 629  
Health Care | Government and Agency Securities | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 596 597  
Health Care | Government and Agency Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 41 32  
Health Care | Corporate Debt Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 515 516  
Health Care | Corporate Debt Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 515 516  
Health Care | Mortgage-backed Securities | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 89 83  
Health Care | Mortgage-backed Securities | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 89 83  
Health Care | Fixed Income Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 392 347  
Health Care | Real Estate Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 104 140  
Health Care | Hedge Funds | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 104 188  
Health Care | Private Equity | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 43 41  
Health Care | Venture Capital | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 43 48  
Health Care | Other Plan Assets | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 8 (4)  
Health Care | Other Plan Assets | Level 1      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 5 (7)  
Health Care | Other Plan Assets | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 3 3  
Health Care | Securities Lending Collateral | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 122 98  
Health Care | Securities Lending Collateral | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets 122 98  
Health Care | Securities Lending Liability | Level 1 and 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (122) (98)  
Health Care | Securities Lending Liability | Level 2      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets (122) (98)  
Health Care | Other Investments | Investments at Net Asset Value      
Fair Values of Pension Plan and Health Care Assets by Category      
Total net assets $ 17 $ 7  
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Plan Asset Information (Details)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Pensions  
Expected Return on Plan Assets  
Market related value period 5 years
Pensions | United States  
Average Annual Return  
Average annual return over past 10 years (as a percent) 6.80%
Average annual return over past 20 years (as a percent) 7.80%
Pensions | Minimum | United States  
Average Annual Return  
Time period for fundamental changes in capital markets affecting return expectations 10 years
Pensions | Maximum | United States  
Average Annual Return  
Time period for fundamental changes in capital markets affecting return expectations 20 years
Pensions | Equity Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 5.00%
Pensions | Debt Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 68.00%
Pensions | Real Estate Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 4.00%
Pensions | Other Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 23.00%
Health Care | Equity Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 9.00%
Health Care | Debt Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 83.00%
Health Care | Real Estate Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 2.00%
Health Care | Other Investments  
Target Asset Allocations, Pension and Health Care Plan Assets  
Target allocation percentage for plan assets 6.00%
v3.23.3
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS - Defined Contributions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
PENSION AND OTHER POSTRETIREMENT BENEFITS      
Defined contribution plans employer contributions and costs (primarily in the U.S.) $ 288 $ 263 $ 207
v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES - Provision for Income Taxes and Income Before Income Taxes (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Current:      
U.S. - Federal $ 1,803 $ 514 $ 899
U.S. - State 386 136 183
Foreign 1,472 1,423 1,017
Total current 3,661 2,073 2,099
Deferred:      
U.S. - Federal (485) 29 (303)
U.S. - State (65) 24 (45)
Foreign (240) (119) (93)
Total deferred (790) (66) (441)
Provision for income taxes 2,871 2,007 1,658
Consolidated income before income taxes, U.S. 7,800 5,000 4,100
Consolidated income before income taxes, foreign $ 5,200 $ 4,100 $ 3,500
v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES - Statutory and Effective (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Comparison of the statutory and effective income tax provision      
Federal corporate statutory tax rate (as a percent) 21.00% 21.00% 21.00%
U.S. federal income tax provision at the U.S. statutory rate (21 percent) $ 2,734 $ 1,917 $ 1,597
State and local taxes, net of federal tax effect 266 133 119
Other impacts of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 (58) (29) (85)
Rate differential on foreign subsidiaries 142 121 148
Research and business tax credits (107) (65) (48)
Excess tax benefits on equity compensation (49) (55) (79)
Valuation allowances 9 179 18
Other - net (66) (194) (12)
Provision for income taxes 2,871 $ 2,007 $ 1,658
Accumulated earnings of certain foreign subsidiaries for which no provision for U.S. income or foreign withholding taxes has been made $ 5,100    
v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES - Deferred Tax Assets and Liabilities (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Deferred Tax Assets    
Accrual for employee benefits $ 439 $ 304
Accrual for sales allowances 884 579
Allowance for credit losses 79 90
Amortization of R&D expenditures 492  
Deferred compensation 45 44
Lessee lease transactions 68 62
OPEB - net 193 213
Share-based compensation 38 41
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards 1,518 1,405
Unearned revenue 177 154
Other items, assets 681 487
Less: valuation allowances (1,612) (1,545)
Deferred income tax, assets 3,002 1,834
Deferred Tax Liabilities    
Goodwill and other intangible assets 166 178
Lessee lease transactions 61 57
Lessor lease transactions 581 310
Pension - net 424 532
Tax over book depreciation 198 174
Other items, liabilities 278 254
Deferred income tax, liabilities $ 1,708 $ 1,505
v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES - Additional Deferred Income Tax Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Additional Deferred Income Tax Information    
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards $ 1,518 $ 1,405
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards, expiring from 2024 through 2043 1,031  
Tax loss and tax credit carryforwards with an indefinite carryforward period $ 487  
v3.23.3
INCOME TAXES - Uncertain Tax Positions (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Reconciliation of the Total Amounts of Unrecognized Tax Benefits      
Beginning of year balance $ 891 $ 811 $ 668
Increases to tax positions taken during the current year 68 98 81
Increases to tax positions taken during prior years 164 29 100
Decreases to tax positions taken during the current year (3)    
Decreases to tax positions taken during prior years (209) (18) (23)
Decreases due to lapse of statute of limitations (10) (7) (12)
Other (4) 2 (3)
Foreign exchange 10 (24)  
End of year balance 907 891 $ 811
Unrecognized tax benefits affecting effective tax rate if recognized $ 329 $ 303  
v3.23.3
OTHER INCOME AND OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Other Income      
Gain on previously held equity investment   $ 326  
Total $ 61,251 52,577 $ 44,024
Other Operating Expenses      
Depreciation of equipment on operating leases 853 827 983
Extended warranty claims 309 267 235
Cost of services 227 214 202
Pension and OPEB benefit, excluding service cost component $ (286) $ (218) $ (183)
Location of pension and OPEB benefit (cost), excluding service cost component Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Foreign exchange loss $ 122 $ 132 $ 59
Other 67 53 47
Other operating expenses 1,292 1,275 1,343
Other income      
Other Income      
Revenues from services 312 283 322
Extended warranty premiums earned 312 289 227
Trademark licensing income 95 89 87
Operating lease disposition gains 33 72 65
Gain on previously held equity investment   326  
Investment income 29 14 41
Other 222 222 249
Total $ 1,003 $ 1,295 $ 991
v3.23.3
MARKETABLE SECURITIES - Amortized Cost, Fair Value, Purchases, and Proceeds (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Fair Value $ 946 $ 734  
Purchases 491 250 $ 194
Maturities and sale proceeds 186 79 $ 109
Equity Securities      
Net gain (loss) recognized on equity securities   (11)  
Less: Net gain (loss) on equity securities sold (1)    
Unrealized gain (loss) on equity securities 1 (11)  
Equity Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Fair Value 222 73  
International Equity Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Fair Value 3 3  
International Mutual Funds Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Fair Value 101    
U.S. Equity Funds      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Fair Value 86 70  
U.S. Fixed Income Fund      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Fair Value 32    
Debt Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Amortized Cost 862 780  
Gross Unrealized Losses 138 119  
Fair Value 724 661  
Corporate Debt Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Amortized Cost 285 236  
Gross Unrealized Losses 41 36  
Fair Value 244 200  
International Debt Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Amortized Cost 5 64  
Gross Unrealized Losses 4 4  
Fair Value 1 60  
Mortgage-backed Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Amortized Cost 225 186  
Gross Unrealized Losses 40 31  
Fair Value 185 155  
Municipal Debt Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Amortized Cost 87 74  
Gross Unrealized Losses 12 11  
Fair Value 75 63  
U.S. Government Debt Securities      
Amortized cost and fair value of marketable securities      
Amortized Cost 260 220  
Gross Unrealized Losses 41 37  
Fair Value $ 219 $ 183  
v3.23.3
MARKETABLE SECURITIES - Contractual Maturities (Details)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities, Amortized Cost  
Amortized cost, due in one year or less $ 20
Amortized cost, due after one through five years 147
Amortized cost, due after five through 10 years 249
Amortized cost, due after 10 years 221
Amortized cost, mortgage-backed securities 225
Amortized cost, debt securities 862
Contractual Maturities of Debt Securities, Fair Value  
Fair value, due in one year or less 19
Fair value, due after one through five years 136
Fair value, due after five through 10 years 214
Fair value, due after 10 years 170
Fair value, mortgage-backed securities 185
Fair value, debt securities $ 724
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net $ 7,739 $ 6,410  
Provision (16) 192 $ (6)
Trade accounts and notes receivable      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade and notes receivables balances outstanding greater than 12 months $ 107 49  
Trade accounts and notes receivable | Geographic Concentration Risk | U.S. and Canada      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent) 53.00%    
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net $ 7,739 6,410  
Beginning of year balance 36 41 39
Provision 7 1 10
Write-offs (8) (5) (7)
Translation adjustments   (1) 1
End of year balance 35 36 41
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable | Cumulative Effect from Adoption | ASU 2016-13      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Beginning of year balance     $ (2)
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net 2,642 2,397  
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net 2,344 2,065  
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Trade accounts and notes receivable - net $ 2,753 $ 1,948  
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Financing Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Nov. 01, 2020
Financing receivables        
Allowance for credit losses $ 197 $ 325 $ 166 $ 184
Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing leases (direct and sales-type) receivables, gross 2,906 2,832    
Total financing receivables 46,220 38,659    
Financing leases (direct and sales-type) - unearned income 350 285    
Total unearned finance income 2,372 1,716    
Allowance for credit losses 175 309    
Financing receivables - net 43,673 36,634    
Securitized        
Financing receivables        
Total financing receivables 7,494 6,047    
Total unearned finance income 137 95    
Allowance for credit losses 22 16    
Financing receivables - net $ 7,335 $ 5,936    
Location of liability for pledged asset Short-term securitization borrowings Short-term securitization borrowings    
Related to Sales of Equipment | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing leases (direct and sales-type) receivables, gross $ 494 $ 799    
Total financing receivables 8,845 5,780    
Financing leases (direct and sales-type) - unearned income 60 67    
Total unearned finance income 222 212    
Financing receivables - net $ 8,623 5,568    
Financing Receivable | Geographic Concentration Risk | U.S. and Canada        
Financing Receivables - Other Disclosures        
Concentration of credit risk (as a percent) 84.00%      
Retail Notes | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross $ 31,578 28,226    
Unearned finance income 1,906 1,358    
Retail Notes | Securitized        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 7,494 6,047    
Unearned finance income 137 95    
Retail Notes | Related to Sales of Equipment | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 1,404 1,696    
Unearned finance income 137 133    
Retail Notes | Agriculture and Turf | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 26,955 23,830    
Retail Notes | Agriculture and Turf | Securitized        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 6,052 4,868    
Retail Notes | Agriculture and Turf | Related to Sales of Equipment | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 1,084 1,392    
Retail Notes | Construction and Forestry | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 4,623 4,396    
Retail Notes | Construction and Forestry | Securitized        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 1,442 1,179    
Retail Notes | Construction and Forestry | Related to Sales of Equipment | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 320 304    
Wholesale Receivables        
Financing receivables        
Allowance for credit losses 4 4 7 8
Wholesale Receivables | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 6,947 3,285    
Unearned finance income 25 12    
Wholesale Receivables | Related to Sales of Equipment | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 6,947 3,285    
Unearned finance income 25 12    
Revolving Charge Accounts        
Financing receivables        
Allowance for credit losses 21 22 $ 21 $ 43
Revolving Charge Accounts | Unrestricted        
Financing receivables        
Financing receivables, gross 4,789 4,316    
Unearned finance income $ 91 $ 61    
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Financing Receivable Installments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Unrestricted    
Financing receivable installments, due in months:    
Financing receivables, Due in months: 0 - 12 $ 22,176 $ 17,032
Financing receivables, Due in months: 13 - 24 8,646 7,975
Financing receivables, Due in months: 25 -36 6,692 5,987
Financing receivables, Due in months: 37 - 48 4,844 4,297
Financing receivables, Due in months: 49 - 60 2,920 2,559
Financing receivables, Due in months: Thereafter (greater than 60 months) 942 809
Total financing receivables 46,220 38,659
Securitized    
Financing receivable installments, due in months:    
Financing receivables, Due in months: 0 - 12 2,820 2,226
Financing receivables, Due in months: 13 - 24 2,089 1,667
Financing receivables, Due in months: 25 -36 1,509 1,209
Financing receivables, Due in months: 37 - 48 824 709
Financing receivables, Due in months: 49 - 60 241 227
Financing receivables, Due in months: Thereafter (greater than 60 months) 11 9
Total financing receivables $ 7,494 $ 6,047
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Financing Receivables Past Due (Details)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
RECEIVABLES  
Financing Receivable, Practical Expedient, Accrued Interest Exclusion [true false] false
Threshold for past due balances 30 days
Generally the threshold for a financing receivable to be considered non-performing 90 days
Generally the threshold when a receivable is delinquent and the estimated uncollectible amount is written off 120 days
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Retail Notes, Financing Leases, and Revolving Charge Accounts Credit Quality Analysis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Credit Quality Analysis      
Total retail customer receivables $ 51,205 $ 42,895 $ 38,624
Retail Customer Receivables      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 18,340 16,650  
2022 and 2021, respectively 10,705 10,239  
2021 and 2020, respectively 6,421 5,091  
2020 and 2019, respectively 2,791 2,252  
2019 and 2018, respectively 987 895  
Prior years 341 240  
Revolving charge accounts 4,698 4,255  
Total retail customer receivables 44,283 39,622  
Retail Customer Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | 30-59 Days Past Due      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 62 46  
2022 and 2021, respectively 75 63  
2021 and 2020, respectively 39 36  
2020 and 2019, respectively 21 17  
2019 and 2018, respectively 9 7  
Prior years 3 3  
Revolving charge accounts 29 19  
Total retail customer receivables 238 191  
Retail Customer Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | 60-89 Days Past Due      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 18 14  
2022 and 2021, respectively 26 25  
2021 and 2020, respectively 18 13  
2020 and 2019, respectively 10 6  
2019 and 2018, respectively 4 2  
Prior years 2 1  
Revolving charge accounts 9 5  
Total retail customer receivables 87 66  
Retail Customer Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | 90 Days or Greater Past Due      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 2 1  
2022 and 2021, respectively 1    
2021 and 2020, respectively 3    
2020 and 2019, respectively 3    
Total retail customer receivables 9 1  
Retail Customer Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | Current      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 15,191 13,500  
2022 and 2021, respectively 8,430 7,984  
2021 and 2020, respectively 5,120 4,091  
2020 and 2019, respectively 2,334 1,875  
2019 and 2018, respectively 853 785  
Prior years 280 200  
Revolving charge accounts 4,526 4,111  
Total retail customer receivables 36,734 32,546  
Retail Customer Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | Non-performing      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 30 27  
2022 and 2021, respectively 78 60  
2021 and 2020, respectively 62 44  
2020 and 2019, respectively 33 28  
2019 and 2018, respectively 22 18  
Prior years 22 19  
Revolving charge accounts 8 8  
Total retail customer receivables 255 204  
Retail Customer Receivables | Construction and Forestry | 30-59 Days Past Due      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 49 53  
2022 and 2021, respectively 34 52  
2021 and 2020, respectively 27 23  
2020 and 2019, respectively 9 9  
2019 and 2018, respectively 4 2  
Prior years   1  
Revolving charge accounts 4 3  
Total retail customer receivables 127 143  
Retail Customer Receivables | Construction and Forestry | 60-89 Days Past Due      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 19 19  
2022 and 2021, respectively 14 16  
2021 and 2020, respectively 12 7  
2020 and 2019, respectively 5 3  
2019 and 2018, respectively 2 1  
Revolving charge accounts 2 1  
Total retail customer receivables 54 47  
Retail Customer Receivables | Construction and Forestry | 90 Days or Greater Past Due      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively   1  
2022 and 2021, respectively 6 4  
2021 and 2020, respectively 1 1  
2020 and 2019, respectively   3  
Prior years 1 1  
Total retail customer receivables 8 10  
Retail Customer Receivables | Construction and Forestry | Current      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 2,927 2,964  
2022 and 2021, respectively 1,961 1,974  
2021 and 2020, respectively 1,084 842  
2020 and 2019, respectively 353 292  
2019 and 2018, respectively 84 73  
Prior years 29 12  
Revolving charge accounts 119 108  
Total retail customer receivables 6,557 6,265  
Retail Customer Receivables | Construction and Forestry | Non-performing      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 42 25  
2022 and 2021, respectively 80 61  
2021 and 2020, respectively 55 34  
2020 and 2019, respectively 23 19  
2019 and 2018, respectively 9 7  
Prior years 4 3  
Revolving charge accounts 1    
Total retail customer receivables $ 214 $ 149  
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Wholesale Receivables Credit Quality Analysis (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Credit Quality Analysis      
Total wholesale receivables $ 51,205 $ 42,895 $ 38,624
Wholesale Receivables      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 654 394  
2022 and 2021, respectively 98 93  
2021 and 2020, respectively 41 29  
2020 and 2019, respectively 4 6  
2019 and 2018, respectively 2    
Prior years 236 3  
Revolving 5,887 2,748  
Total wholesale receivables 6,922 3,273 $ 2,566
Wholesale Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | Current      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 631 387  
2022 and 2021, respectively 93 64  
2021 and 2020, respectively 21 27  
2020 and 2019, respectively 4 4  
2019 and 2018, respectively 1    
Prior years 160 2  
Revolving 5,175 2,371  
Total wholesale receivables 6,085 2,855  
Wholesale Receivables | Agriculture and Turf | Non-performing      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2020 and 2019, respectively   1  
2019 and 2018, respectively 1    
Total wholesale receivables 1 1  
Wholesale Receivables | Construction and Forestry | Current      
Credit Quality Analysis      
2023 and 2022, respectively 23 7  
2022 and 2021, respectively 5 29  
2021 and 2020, respectively 20 2  
2020 and 2019, respectively   1  
Prior years 76 1  
Revolving 712 377  
Total wholesale receivables $ 836 $ 417  
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Allowance for Credit Losses (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance $ 325 $ 166 $ 184
Provision (credit) 119    
Provision (credit) subtotal (23) 192 (18)
Write-offs (129) (88) (88)
Recoveries 43 52 56
Translation adjustments (19) 3 1
End of year balance 197 325 166
Financing receivables:      
End of year balance 51,205 42,895 38,624
Cumulative Effect from Adoption | ASU 2016-13      
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance     31
Russia      
Allowance:      
Provision transferred to held for sale (142)    
Retail Customer Receivables      
Financing receivables:      
End of year balance 44,283 39,622  
Retail Notes & Financing Leases      
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance 299 138 133
Provision (credit) 97    
Provision (credit) subtotal (45) 197  
Write-offs (84) (61) (60)
Recoveries 21 22 20
Translation adjustments (19) 3 1
End of year balance 172 299 138
Financing receivables:      
End of year balance 39,585 35,367 32,233
Retail Notes & Financing Leases | Cumulative Effect from Adoption | ASU 2016-13      
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance     44
Retail Notes & Financing Leases | Russia      
Allowance:      
Provision transferred to held for sale (142)    
Revolving Charge Accounts      
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance 22 21 43
Provision (credit) 22    
Provision (credit) subtotal 22 (2) (17)
Write-offs (45) (27) (28)
Recoveries 22 30 36
End of year balance 21 22 21
Financing receivables:      
End of year balance 4,698 4,255 3,825
Revolving Charge Accounts | Cumulative Effect from Adoption | ASU 2016-13      
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance     (13)
Wholesale Receivables      
Allowance:      
Beginning of year balance 4 7 8
Provision (credit) subtotal   (3) (1)
End of year balance 4 4 7
Financing receivables:      
End of year balance $ 6,922 $ 3,273 $ 2,566
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Financing Receivable Analysis Metrics (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Financing Receivable Analysis Metrics      
Past-due amounts (as a percent) 1.02% 1.07%  
Non-performing (as a percent) 0.92% 0.83%  
Allowance for credit losses (as a percent) 0.38% 0.76% 0.43%
Deposits held as credit enhancements $ 154 $ 158  
Financial Services Sector      
Financing Receivable Analysis Metrics      
Closet comparators allowance for credit losses (as a percent) 0.90% 0.93% 1.15%
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Troubled Debt Restructuring (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
item
Oct. 30, 2022
USD ($)
item
Oct. 31, 2021
USD ($)
item
Financing Receivables - Troubled Debt Restructurings      
Number of receivable contracts | item 209 276 397
Pre-modification balance $ 10 $ 12 $ 18
Post modification balance 9 $ 10 $ 17
Commitments to lend additional funds to customers whose accounts were modified in troubled debt restructurings $ 0    
v3.23.3
RECEIVABLES - Other (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Other Receivables    
Taxes receivable $ 1,626 $ 1,450
Collateral on derivatives 667 709
Other receivables 2,623 2,492
Related Party    
Other Receivables    
Other 3  
Nonrelated Party    
Other Receivables    
Other $ 327 $ 333
v3.23.3
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Nov. 26, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Securitization of Financing Receivables        
Other assets   $ 2,503 $ 2,417  
Total Assets   104,087 90,030 $ 84,114
Short-term securitization borrowings   6,995 5,711  
Accrued interest on borrowings - securitization transactions   13 6  
Total liabilities related to restricted securitized assets   $ 7,008 $ 5,717  
Weighted-average interest rates on short-term securitization borrowings (as a percent)   4.70% 2.80%  
Securitized        
Securitization of Financing Receivables        
Financing receivables securitized (retail notes)   $ 7,357 $ 5,952  
Allowance for credit losses   (22) (16)  
Other assets   152 155  
Total Assets   7,487 $ 6,091  
Bank Conduit Facilities Revolving Credit Agreement        
Securitization of Financing Receivables        
Revolving credit agreement capacity   1,500    
Revolving credit agreement securitization borrowings outstanding   $ 1,281    
Bank Conduit Facilities Revolving Credit Agreement | Subsequent Event        
Securitization of Financing Receivables        
Revolving credit agreement capacity $ 2,000      
v3.23.3
SECURITIZATION OF FINANCING RECEIVABLES - Payment Schedule for Short-term Securitization Borrowings (Details) - Short-term Securitization Borrowings
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Securitization of Financing Receivables  
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2024 $ 3,278
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2025 2,076
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2026 1,187
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2027 417
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, 2028 44
Payment schedule for securitization borrowings based on expected liquidation of the retail notes, later years $ 4
v3.23.3
INVENTORIES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
INVENTORIES    
Raw materials and supplies $ 4,080 $ 4,442
Work-in-process 1,010 1,190
Finished goods and parts 5,435 5,363
Total FIFO value 10,525 10,995
Excess of FIFO over LIFO 2,365 2,500
Inventories $ 8,160 $ 8,495
Percent valued on LIFO basis (as a percent) 53.00% 57.00%
v3.23.3
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION - Summary of Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Summary of property and equipment      
Total property and equipment at cost $ 15,933 $ 14,449  
Less accumulated depreciation 9,054 8,393  
Property and equipment - net 6,879 6,056  
Additions 1,597 1,197 $ 897
Depreciation 838 806 $ 830
Land      
Summary of property and equipment      
Total property and equipment at cost $ 338 274  
Buildings and Building Equipment      
Summary of property and equipment      
Weighted-average useful lives 22 years    
Total property and equipment at cost $ 4,735 4,386  
Machinery and Equipment      
Summary of property and equipment      
Weighted-average useful lives 11 years    
Total property and equipment at cost $ 6,613 6,208  
Dies, Patterns, Tools, etc      
Summary of property and equipment      
Weighted-average useful lives 8 years    
Total property and equipment at cost $ 1,658 1,558  
All Other      
Summary of property and equipment      
Weighted-average useful lives 5 years    
Total property and equipment at cost $ 1,323 1,205  
Construction in Progress      
Summary of property and equipment      
Total property and equipment at cost $ 1,266 $ 818  
v3.23.3
PROPERTY AND DEPRECIATION - Geographic Areas Property and Equipment (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Geographic Area Information    
Property and equipment $ 6,879 $ 6,056
United States    
Geographic Area Information    
Property and equipment 3,807 3,452
Germany    
Geographic Area Information    
Property and equipment 1,192 991
Other Countries    
Geographic Area Information    
Property and equipment $ 1,880 $ 1,613
v3.23.3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET - Goodwill (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Accumulated goodwill impairment losses $ 0 $ 0
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 3,687 3,291
Acquisitions 81 800
Translation adjustments and other 132 (404)
Goodwill - net, ending balance 3,900 3,687
Production & Precision Ag (PPA)    
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 646 542
Acquisitions 41 132
Translation adjustments and other 15 (28)
Goodwill - net, ending balance 702 646
Small Ag & Turf (SAT)    
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 318 265
Acquisitions 40 69
Translation adjustments and other 5 (16)
Goodwill - net, ending balance 363 318
Construction & Forestry (CF)    
Changes in Amounts of Goodwill    
Goodwill - net, beginning balance 2,723 2,484
Acquisitions   599
Translation adjustments and other 112 (360)
Goodwill - net, ending balance $ 2,835 $ 2,723
v3.23.3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET - Intangible Assets (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Amortized intangible assets:    
Total at cost $ 1,888 $ 1,794
Total accumulated amortization 755 576
Other intangible assets - net 1,133 1,218
Customer Lists and Relationships    
Amortized intangible assets:    
Total at cost 501 493
Total accumulated amortization 195 166
Technology, Patents, Trademarks and Other    
Amortized intangible assets:    
Total at cost 1,387 1,301
Total accumulated amortization $ 560 $ 410
v3.23.3
GOODWILL AND OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS - NET - Amortization Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Amortized Intangible Assets:      
Amortization $ 169 $ 145 $ 116
Estimated - 2024 170    
Estimated -2025 142    
Estimated - 2026 119    
Estimated - 2027 117    
Estimated - 2028 $ 85    
v3.23.3
OTHER ASSETS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
OTHER ASSETS      
Operating lease asset (Note 24) $ 283 $ 299  
Capitalized software, net 450 372  
Investments in unconsolidated affiliates 126 117  
Deferred charges (including prepaids) 426 383  
Derivative assets (Note 26) 292 373  
Prepaid taxes 167 185  
Parts return asset 127 119  
Restricted cash $ 162 $ 167 $ 108
Balance sheet location of restricted cash Other Assets Other Assets Other Assets
Matured lease & repossessed inventory $ 59 $ 44  
Other 411 358  
Other Assets $ 2,503 2,417  
Capitalized software estimated useful life 3 years    
Amortization of capitalized software $ 144 $ 117 $ 121
v3.23.3
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Short-term borrowings    
Short-term borrowings $ 17,939 $ 12,592
Commercial Paper    
Short-term borrowings    
Short-term borrowings $ 9,100 $ 4,703
Weighted-average interest rates on total short-term borrowings, excluding current maturities of long-term borrowings (as a percent) 5.40% 3.40%
Notes Payable to Banks    
Short-term borrowings    
Short-term borrowings $ 483 $ 402
Weighted-average interest rates on total short-term borrowings, excluding current maturities of long-term borrowings (as a percent) 31.60% 11.90%
Notes Payable to Banks, Excluding Argentina    
Short-term borrowings    
Weighted-average interest rates on total short-term borrowings, excluding current maturities of long-term borrowings (as a percent) 8.80% 6.60%
Finance Lease Obligations Due Within One Year    
Short-term borrowings    
Short-term borrowings $ 25 $ 21
Long-term Borrowings Due Within One Year    
Short-term borrowings    
Short-term borrowings $ 8,331 $ 7,466
v3.23.3
SHORT-TERM BORROWINGS - Other (Details)
$ in Billions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Line of Credit Facility  
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks $ 10.5
Lines of credit unused 0.8
364-Day Credit Facilities, Expiring Second Quarter of 2024  
Line of Credit Facility  
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks 5.0
Line of Credit Facilities, Expiring Second Quarter of 2027  
Line of Credit Facility  
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks 2.5
Line of Credit Facilities Expiring, Second Quarter of 2028  
Line of Credit Facility  
Lines of credit available from U.S. and foreign banks $ 2.5
v3.23.3
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE AND ACCRUED EXPENSES (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Accounts payable:      
Dividends payable $ 388 $ 343  
Operating lease liabilities $ 281 $ 302  
Location of operating lease, liability Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses  
Deposits withheld from dealers and merchants $ 163 $ 163  
Other 153 214  
Accrued expenses:      
Employee benefits 2,152 1,528  
Product warranties 1,610 1,427 $ 1,312
Accrued taxes 1,558 1,255  
Derivative liabilities 1,130 1,231  
Dealer sales discounts 1,243 1,044  
Extended warranty premium 1,021 866  
Unearned revenue (contractual liability) 676 557  
Unearned operating lease revenue 451 399  
Accrued interest 434 288  
Other 1,397 1,300  
Accounts payable and accrued expenses 16,130 14,822  
Eliminations | Trade Accounts and Notes Receivable      
Accrued expenses:      
Dealer sales incentive accruals with a right of set-off against trade receivables 2,228 1,280  
Nonrelated Party      
Accounts payable:      
Trade payables 3,467 3,894  
Related Party      
Accounts payable:      
Trade payables $ 6 $ 11  
v3.23.3
LONG-TERM BORROWINGS (Details)
€ in Millions, $ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Oct. 29, 2023
EUR (€)
Oct. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 30, 2022
EUR (€)
Long-term borrowings        
Less: debt issuance costs and debt discounts $ (135)   $ (122)  
Total long-term borrowings 38,477   33,596  
Principal Amounts of Long-Term Borrowings Maturing In Next Five Years        
2024 8,319      
2025 9,195      
2026 7,867      
2027 3,724      
2028 6,080      
2.75% Notes Due 2025        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 700   $ 700  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 2.75% 2.75% 2.75% 2.75%
6.55% Debentures Due 2028        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 200   $ 200  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 6.55% 6.55% 6.55% 6.55%
5.375% Notes Due 2029        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 500   $ 500  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 5.375% 5.375% 5.375% 5.375%
3.10% Notes Due 2030        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 700   $ 700  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 3.10% 3.10% 3.10% 3.10%
8.10% Debentures Due 2030        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 250   $ 250  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 8.10% 8.10% 8.10% 8.10%
7.125% Notes Due 2031        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 300   $ 300  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 7.125% 7.125% 7.125% 7.125%
3.90% Notes Due 2042        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 1,250   $ 1,250  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 3.90% 3.90% 3.90% 3.90%
2.875% Notes Due 2049        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 500   $ 500  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 2.875% 2.875% 2.875% 2.875%
3.75% Notes Due 2050        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 850   $ 850  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 3.75% 3.75% 3.75% 3.75%
1.375% Notes Due 2024        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross     $ 797  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate     1.375% 1.375%
Principal amount | €       € 800
1.85% Notes Due 2028        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 634   $ 598  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 1.85% 1.85% 1.85% 1.85%
Principal amount | €   € 600   € 600
2.20% Notes Due 2032        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 634   $ 598  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 2.20% 2.20% 2.20% 2.20%
Principal amount | €   € 600   € 600
1.65% Notes Due 2039        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 687   $ 648  
Debt instrument, stated interest rate 1.65% 1.65% 1.65% 1.65%
Principal amount | €   € 650   € 650
Medium-term Notes        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 29,638   $ 24,604  
Principal amount $ 30,902   $ 25,629  
Average Interest Rates (as a percent) 4.90% 4.90% 2.90% 2.90%
Other Notes and Finance Lease Obligations        
Long-term borrowings        
Long-term borrowings, gross $ 1,769   $ 1,223  
v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Warranty (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Warranty Liability Reconciliation    
Beginning of year balance $ 1,427 $ 1,312
Warranty claims paid (1,181) (951)
New product warranty accruals 1,347 1,090
Foreign exchange 17 (24)
End of year balance $ 1,610 $ 1,427
v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Other (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Long Term Purchase Commitments  
Commitments for the construction and acquisition of property and equipment $ 634
Restricted Assets and Other Contingent Liabilities  
Miscellaneous contingent liabilities and guarantees 105
Guarantees, Third-party Receivables  
Guarantee Obligations  
Guarantee obligations maximum exposure $ 239
v3.23.3
COMMITMENTS AND CONTINGENCIES - Commitments to Extend Credit (Details)
$ in Billions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Wholesale Receivables  
Commitments to Extend Credit  
Unused commitments to extend credit $ 9.3
Retail Customer Receivables  
Commitments to Extend Credit  
Unused commitments to extend credit $ 32.4
v3.23.3
CAPITAL STOCK (Details)
$ / shares in Units, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
item
$ / shares
shares
Oct. 30, 2022
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Oct. 31, 2021
USD ($)
$ / shares
shares
Common stock      
Number of holders of record of the company's $1 par value common stock | item 17,158    
Common stock, authorized (in shares) 1,200,000,000 1,200,000,000  
Common stock, issued (in shares) 536,431,204 536,431,204 536,400,000
Common stock, outstanding (in shares) 281,600,000    
Preferred Shares      
Preferred stock, authorized (in shares) 9,000,000    
Preferred stock, issued (in shares) 0    
Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share      
Net Income (Loss) | $ $ 10,166 $ 7,131 $ 5,963
Average shares outstanding 292,200,000 304,500,000 311,600,000
Basic per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 34.80 $ 23.42 $ 19.14
Diluted Earnings Per Share      
Average shares outstanding 292,200,000 304,500,000 311,600,000
Effect of dilutive stock options (in shares) 1,400,000 1,800,000 2,400,000
Total potential shares outstanding 293,600,000 306,300,000 314,000,000.0
Diluted per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 34.63 $ 23.28 $ 18.99
Shares excluded as antidilutive 100,000 200,000  
December 2022 Plan      
Common stock repurchase plans      
Repurchase of common stock shares, maximum authorization (in dollars) | $ $ 18,000    
Common stock shares remaining to be repurchased under repurchase plan (in dollars) | $ $ 13,000    
Common stock shares remaining to be repurchased under repurchase plan (in shares) 35,900,000    
Price per share (in dollars per share) | $ / shares $ 361.15    
v3.23.3
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Share-based Compensation General Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Number of additional shares authorized for grant related to stock options or restricted stock 16.6    
Share-based compensation expense $ 130 $ 85 $ 82
Income tax benefits 21 17 16
Stock options and restricted stock units vested 84 $ 74 $ 93
Total unrecognized compensation cost from share-based compensation arrangements $ 93    
Weighted-average period during which unrecognized compensation is expected to be recognized 1 year 6 months    
Employee Stock Option [Member]      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Expiration period under share-based incentive plans 10 years    
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Vesting period under share-based incentive plans 1 year    
Employee Stock Option [Member] | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Vesting period under share-based incentive plans 3 years    
Restricted Stock Units Service Based [Member] | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Vesting period under share-based incentive plans 1 year    
Restricted Stock Units Service Based [Member] | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Vesting period under share-based incentive plans 3 years    
Restricted Stock Units Performance Service Based [Member]      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Vesting period under share-based incentive plans 3 years    
Restricted Stock Units Performance Service Based [Member] | Minimum      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Percent of common stock that may be awarded based on metric 0.00%    
Restricted Stock Units Performance Service Based [Member] | Maximum      
Share-based Compensation - General Disclosures      
Percent of common stock that may be awarded based on metric 200.00%    
v3.23.3
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Stock Option Activity and Assumptions (Details) - Employee Stock Option [Member] - USD ($)
$ / shares in Units, shares in Millions, $ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Assumptions used for the binomial lattice model to determine the fair value of options      
Fair value assumptions method used binomial lattice model    
Risk-free interest rate, (as a percent) 2.68% 1.27% 0.47%
Expected dividends (as a percent) 1.10% 1.20% 1.20%
Weighted-average volatility (as a percent) 33.00% 32.00% 31.00%
Expected term (in years) 5 years 1 month 6 days 5 years 1 month 6 days 5 years 6 months
Stock Option Activity - Shares      
Outstanding at beginning of year (in shares) 2.0    
Granted (in shares) 0.2    
Exercised (in shares) (0.5)    
Outstanding at end of year (in shares) 1.7 2.0  
Exercisable at end of year (in shares) 1.3    
Stock Option Activity - Exercise Price, Weighted-averages      
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 153.11    
Granted, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) 438.44    
Exercised, weighted average exercise price (in dollars per share) 118.54    
Outstanding, weighted average exercise price at end of year (in dollars per share) 190.08 $ 153.11  
Exercisable, weighted average exercise price at end of year (in dollars per share) $ 144.71    
Stock Option Activity - Remaining Contractual Term (Years)      
Outstanding at end of year, Remaining Contractual Term 4 years 7 months 13 days    
Exercisable at end of year, Remaining Contractual Term 3 years 7 months 28 days    
Stock Option Amounts      
Outstanding at end of year, Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 302.3    
Exercisable at end of year, Aggregate Intrinsic Value $ 292.3    
Weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) $ 136.46 $ 89.20 $ 62.73
Intrinsic value of options exercised $ 153.0 $ 169.0 $ 318.0
Cash received from exercises 60.0 63.0 148.0
Tax benefit from exercises $ 34.0 $ 39.0 $ 71.0
v3.23.3
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units Granted (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Restricted Stock Units Service Based [Member]      
Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures      
Restricted stock units granted, weighted-average fair value (in dollars per unit) $ 428.35 $ 347.59 $ 258.86
Restricted Stock Units Performance Service Based [Member]      
Share-based Compensation, Aggregate Disclosures      
Restricted stock units granted, weighted-average fair value (in dollars per unit) $ 424.93 $ 331.47 $ 245.73
v3.23.3
SHARE-BASED COMPENSATION - Restricted Stock Units Activity (Details) - $ / shares
shares in Thousands
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Restricted Stock Units Service Based [Member]      
Restricted Shares - Shares      
Nonvested at beginning of year (in shares) 404    
Granted (in shares) 126    
Vested (in shares) (211)    
Forfeited (in shares) (9)    
Nonvested at end of year (in shares) 310 404  
Nonvested Restricted Shares - Grant-Date Fair Value, Weighted-averages      
Nonvested weighted-average grant-date fair value, at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 251.42    
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) 428.35 $ 347.59 $ 258.86
Vested, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) 211.03    
Forfeited, weighted average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) 333.29    
Nonvested weighted-average grant-date fair value, at end of year (in dollars per share) $ 348.82 $ 251.42  
Restricted Stock Units Performance Service Based [Member]      
Restricted Shares - Shares      
Nonvested at beginning of year (in shares) 143    
Granted (in shares) 41    
Vested (in shares) (130)    
Performance change (in shares) 65    
Nonvested at end of year (in shares) 119 143  
Nonvested Restricted Shares - Grant-Date Fair Value, Weighted-averages      
Nonvested weighted-average grant-date fair value, at beginning of year (in dollars per share) $ 227.70    
Granted, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) 424.93 $ 331.47 $ 245.73
Vested, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) 160.81    
Performance change, weighted-average grant-date fair value (in dollars per share) 160.81    
Nonvested weighted-average grant-date fair value, at end of year (in dollars per share) $ 331.78 $ 227.70  
v3.23.3
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS - After-Tax Components (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ 21,785 $ 20,262  
Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (3,114) (3,056) $ (2,539)
Retirement Benefits Adjustment      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (845) (389) (1,034)
Cumulative Translation Adjustment      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (2,151) (2,594) (1,478)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) (8) 21 (42)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Debt Securities      
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)      
Total accumulated other comprehensive income (loss) $ (110) $ (94) $ 15
v3.23.3
OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME ITEMS - Amounts Recorded in and Reclassifications out of (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates $ 7 $ 10 $ 21
Interest expense (2,453) (1,062) (993)
Selling, administrative and general expenses 4,595 3,863 3,383
Other operating expenses (1,292) (1,275) (1,343)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (208) (298) 3,923
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit 150 (219) (923)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (58) (517) 3,000
Cumulative Translation Adjustment      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax 424   112
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax 445 (1,105) 118
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, tax (expense) credit (2)    
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit (2) (11)  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, after tax 422   112
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes 443 (1,116) 118
Cumulative Translation Adjustment | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Selling, Administrative and General Expenses      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Selling, administrative and general expenses 10    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax 10    
Cumulative Translation Adjustment | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Other Operating Expenses      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other operating expenses 11    
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax 11    
Cumulative Translation Adjustment | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss) | Equity in (Income) Loss of Unconsolidated Affiliates      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Equity in (income) loss of unconsolidated affiliates     6
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax     6
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax 25 89 8
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (37) 80 21
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, tax (expense) credit (5) (19) (2)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit 8 (17) (5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, after tax 20 70 6
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (29) 63 16
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives | Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps) | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Interest expense (62) (9) 13
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax (expense) credit 13 2 (3)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax (49) (7) 10
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Debt Securities      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax (20) (140) (21)
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (20) (139) (21)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, tax (expense) credit 4 30 3
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit 4 30 3
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, after tax (16) (110) (18)
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (16) (109) (18)
Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Debt Securities | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other income   1  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax   1  
Retirement Benefits Adjustment      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Total other comprehensive income (loss), before tax (596) 866 3,805
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Total other comprehensive income (loss), tax (expense) credit 140 (221) (921)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss), net of income taxes (456) 645 2,884
Actuarial (Gain) Loss      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax (589) 1,192 3,492
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, tax (expense) credit 139 (298) (845)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, after tax (450) 894 2,647
Actuarial (Gain) Loss | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other operating expenses (81) 116 283
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax (expense) credit 20 (29) (69)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax (61) 87 214
Prior Service (Credit) Cost      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, before tax   (517)  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, tax (expense) credit   124  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassification, after tax   (393)  
Prior Service (Credit) Cost | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other operating expenses 37 30 8
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax (expense) credit (9) (7) (2)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax 28 23 6
Settlements/curtailment | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other operating expenses   45  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax (expense) credit   (11)  
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax   $ 34  
Settlements | Reclassification out of Accumulated Other Comprehensive Income (Loss)      
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Before Tax      
Other operating expenses 37   22
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), Tax (Expense) Credit      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, tax (expense) credit (10)   (5)
Other Comprehensive Income (Loss), After Tax      
Reclassification from accumulated other comprehensive income, after tax $ 27   $ 17
v3.23.3
LEASES - Lease Expense By Type - (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Lease Expense by Type      
Operating lease expense $ 129 $ 114 $ 116
Short-term lease expense 49 55 29
Variable lease expense 80 74 53
Finance lease:      
Depreciation expense 28 26 26
Interest on lease liabilities 2 1 1
Total lease expense $ 288 $ 270 $ 225
v3.23.3
LEASES - Lease Right of Use Assets and Liabilities - (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Lessee    
Operating leases - Other assets $ 283 $ 299
Location of operating lease, right-of-use asset Other assets Other assets
Operating leases - Accounts payable and accrued expenses $ 281 $ 302
Location of operating lease, liability Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Finance leases - Property and equipment - net $ 66 $ 49
Location of finance lease, right-of-use asset Property and equipment - net Property and equipment - net
Finance leases - Short-term borrowings $ 25 $ 21
Location of finance lease, liability, short-term Short-term borrowings Short-term borrowings
Finance leases - Long-term borrowings $ 49 $ 30
Location of finance lease, liability, long-term Long-term borrowings Long-term borrowings
Total finance lease liabilities $ 74 $ 51
Location of finance lease, total liability Short-term borrowings, Long-term borrowings Short-term borrowings, Long-term borrowings
v3.23.3
LEASES - Weighted Average Remaining Lease Term and Discount Rates - (Details)
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Lessee    
Weighted-average remaining lease term - operating leases 7 years 7 years
Weighted-average remaining lease term - finance leases 4 years 3 years
Weighted-average discount rate - operating leases (as a percent) 3.10% 2.40%
Weighted-average discount rate - finance leases (as a percent) 3.60% 1.90%
v3.23.3
LEASES - Lease Payments - (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Operating Leases    
2024 $ 103  
2025 71  
2026 36  
2027 24  
2028 22  
Later years 45  
Total lease payments 301  
Less imputed interest 20  
Total operating lease liabilities $ 281 $ 302
Location of operating lease, liability Accounts payable and accrued expenses Accounts payable and accrued expenses
Finance Leases    
2024 $ 27  
2025 22  
2026 14  
2027 8  
2028 3  
Later years 6  
Total lease payments 80  
Less imputed interest 6  
Total finance lease liabilities $ 74 $ 51
Location of finance lease, total liability Short-term borrowings, Long-term borrowings Short-term borrowings, Long-term borrowings
v3.23.3
LEASES - Supplemental Cash Flow Information (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Cash Paid for Amounts Included in the Measurement of Lease Liabilities      
Operating cash flows for operating leases $ 132 $ 127 $ 104
Operating cash flows for finance leases 2 1 1
Financing cash flows for finance leases 31 28 $ 25
Right of Use Assets Obtained in Exchange for Lease Liabilities      
Operating leases 97 135  
Finance leases $ 54 $ 17  
v3.23.3
LEASES - Lessor Lease Terms (Details)
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Lessor  
Sales-type lease option to purchase the underlying equipment true
Direct financing lease option to purchase the underlying equipment true
Operating lease option to purchase the underlying equipment true
Elected to combine lease and nonlease components true
Elected to report consideration related to sales and value added taxes net of the related tax expense true
v3.23.3
LEASES - Lease Revenues (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
LEASES      
Sales-type and direct finance lease revenues $ 165 $ 154 $ 145
Operating lease revenues 1,312 1,318 1,423
Variable lease revenues 16 26 30
Total lease revenues $ 1,493 $ 1,498 $ 1,598
v3.23.3
LEASES - Sales-type and Direct Financing Lease Receivables (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Sales-type and Direct Financing Lease Receivables    
Total sales-type and direct financing lease receivables $ 2,126 $ 2,285
Guaranteed residual values 723 491
Unguaranteed residual values 57 56
Less unearned finance income (350) (285)
Financing lease receivables 2,556 2,547
Agriculture and Turf    
Sales-type and Direct Financing Lease Receivables    
Total sales-type and direct financing lease receivables 1,078 1,118
Construction and Forestry    
Sales-type and Direct Financing Lease Receivables    
Total sales-type and direct financing lease receivables $ 1,048 $ 1,167
v3.23.3
LEASES - Scheduled Payments on Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases Receivables (Details)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Payments on Sales-type and Direct Financing Leases Receivables  
2024 $ 1,453
2025 642
2026 378
2027 214
2028 142
Later years 20
Total $ 2,849
v3.23.3
LEASES - Cost of Equipment on Operating Leases (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Cost of Equipment on Operating Leases      
Equipment on operating leases - gross $ 8,380 $ 8,254  
Less: accumulated depreciation (1,463) (1,631)  
Equipment on operating leases - net 6,917 6,623  
Operating lease residual value 4,864 4,640  
First-loss residual value guarantees 1,188 1,025  
Depreciation expense for equipment on operating leases 853 827 $ 983
Agriculture and Turf      
Cost of Equipment on Operating Leases      
Equipment on operating leases - gross 7,168 6,912  
Construction and Forestry      
Cost of Equipment on Operating Leases      
Equipment on operating leases - gross $ 1,212 $ 1,342  
v3.23.3
LEASES - Lease Payments for Equipment on Operating Leases (Details)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Lease Payments for Equipment on Operating Leases  
2024 $ 1,044
2025 797
2026 490
2027 258
2028 65
Later years 10
Total $ 2,664
v3.23.3
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Financial Instruments (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Short-term securitization borrowings $ 6,995 $ 5,711
Unrestricted    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Financing receivables - net 43,673 36,634
Securitized    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Financing receivables - net $ 7,335 $ 5,936
Location of liability for pledged asset Short-term securitization borrowings Short-term securitization borrowings
Level 2    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Short-term securitization borrowings $ 6,921 $ 5,577
Long-term borrowings due within one year 8,156 7,322
Long-term borrowings 36,873 31,852
Level 3 | Unrestricted    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Financing receivables - net 42,777 35,526
Level 3 | Securitized    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Financing receivables - net $ 7,056 $ 5,698
Location of liability for pledged asset Short-term securitization borrowings Short-term securitization borrowings
Carrying Value    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Short-term securitization borrowings $ 6,995 $ 5,711
Long-term borrowings due within one year 8,331 7,466
Long-term borrowings 38,428 33,566
Carrying Value | Unrestricted    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Financing receivables - net 43,673 36,634
Carrying Value | Securitized    
Fair Values of Financial Instruments    
Financing receivables - net $ 7,335 $ 5,936
Location of liability for pledged asset Short-term securitization borrowings Short-term securitization borrowings
v3.23.3
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Assets and Liaibilities - Recurring (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities $ 946 $ 734
Derivative assets 292 373
Derivative liabilities 1,130 1,231
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 300 135
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | International Equity Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 3 3
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | International Mutual Funds Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 101  
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | U.S. Equity Funds    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 86 70
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | U.S. Fixed Income Fund    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 32  
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 1 | U.S. Government Debt Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 78 62
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 646 599
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Other Assets Member    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Derivative assets 292 373
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Derivative liabilities 1,130 1,231
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Corporate Debt Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 244 200
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | International Debt Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 1 60
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Mortgage-backed Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 185 155
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | Municipal Debt Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 75 63
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 2 | U.S. Government Debt Securities    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Marketable securities 141 121
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis | Level 3 | Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses    
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Recurring Basis    
Deferred consideration $ 186 $ 236
v3.23.3
FAIR VALUE MEASUREMENTS - Nonrecurring Measurements (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Oct. 29, 2023
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis      
Inventories $ 8,495   $ 8,160
Fair Value, Nonrecurring Measurements | Level 3      
Assets and Liabilities Measured at Fair Value on a Nonrecurring Basis      
Inventories 19    
Losses, Inventories 19    
Property and equipment - net 15    
Losses, Property and equipment - net $ 41 $ 44  
Location of property and equipment - net impairment Cost of Revenue Cost of Revenue  
Losses, Other intangible assets - net $ 28    
Location of intangible asset impairment Cost of sales    
Losses, Other assets   $ 6  
v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments    
Derivative assets $ 292 $ 373
Derivative liabilities 1,130 1,231
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cash Flow Hedges Member | Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps)    
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments    
Notional 1,500 1,950
Derivative assets 45 87
Designated as Hedging Instruments | Fair Value Hedges Member | Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps)    
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments    
Notional 12,691 10,112
Derivative liabilities 970 1,004
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps)    
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments    
Notional 13,853 10,568
Derivative assets 169 212
Derivative liabilities 98 107
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Foreign Exchange Contracts    
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments    
Notional 8,117 8,185
Derivative assets 75 66
Derivative liabilities 54 118
Not Designated as Hedging Instruments | Cross-Currency Interest Rate Contracts    
Fair Value of Derivative Instruments    
Notional 176 260
Derivative assets 3 8
Derivative liabilities $ 8 $ 2
v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value Hedges (Details) - Fair Value Hedges Member - Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Active Hedging Relationships    
Carrying Amount of Hedged Item $ 11,660 $ 9,060
Location of hedged item Long-term borrowings Long-term borrowings
Short-term Borrowings    
Discontinued Hedging Relationships    
Carrying Amount of Formerly Hedged Item $ 1,814 $ 2,515
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Amount - Discontinued 15 15
Long-term Borrowings    
Active Hedging Relationships    
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Amount (976) (1,006)
Discontinued Hedging Relationships    
Carrying Amount of Formerly Hedged Item 7,144 5,520
Cumulative Fair Value Hedging Amount - Discontinued $ (288) $ (19)
v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Gains (Losses) on Statement of Consolidated Income (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses) $ 143 $ 466 $ (336)
Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps)      
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Cash flow hedges, recognized in OCI 25 89 8
Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps) | Net Sales Related to Derivative Instruments      
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses) 1 53 13
Interest Rate Contracts (Swaps) | Interest Expense Member      
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Fair value hedges, gains (losses) (542) (1,144) (236)
Cash flow hedges, reclassified from OCI 62 9 (13)
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses) 40 81 14
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Net Sales Related to Derivative Instruments      
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses) (6) (6)  
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Cost of Sales      
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses) 8 (64) (101)
Foreign Exchange Contracts | Other Operating Expense      
Classification and gains (losses) including accrued interest expense related to derivative instruments      
Not designated as hedges, gains (losses) $ 100 $ 402 $ (262)
v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Cash Flow Hedges (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
Cash Flow Hedges  
Cash flow hedge gain (loss) recorded in OCI expected to be reclassified within twelve months $ 31
Gains or losses reclassified from OCI to earnings $ 0
v3.23.3
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS - Counterparty Risk and Collateral (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Derivative instruments    
Fair value of derivatives with credit-risk-related contingent features in a liability position $ 1,100 $ 1,100
Cash collateral posted 659 701
Derivative Assets    
Gross amounts recognized 292 373
Netting arrangements (152) (179)
Collateral received   (54)
Net amount 140 140
Derivative Liabilities    
Gross amounts recognized 1,130 1,231
Netting arrangements (152) (179)
Collateral paid (659) (701)
Net amount 319 351
International Futures Market    
Derivative instruments    
Collateral to participate in an international futures market $ 8 $ 8
v3.23.3
SEGMENT DATA - Segment Net Sales and Revenues (Details)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
USD ($)
item
Oct. 30, 2022
USD ($)
Oct. 31, 2021
USD ($)
Operating Segments      
Number of major business segments | item 4    
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues $ 61,251 $ 52,577 $ 44,024
Net Sales      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues 55,565 47,917 39,737
Other Revenues      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Other revenues 965 1,035 739
Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues 27,287 22,318 16,817
Production & Precision Ag (PPA) | Operating Segment | Net Sales      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales 26,790 22,002 16,509
Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues 14,223 13,569 12,046
Small Ag & Turf (SAT) | Operating Segment | Net Sales      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales 13,980 13,381 11,860
Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales and revenues 15,020 13,065 11,613
Construction & Forestry (CF) | Operating Segment | Net Sales      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Net sales 14,795 12,534 11,368
Financial Services (FS)      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Financial revenues 4,721 3,625 3,548
Financial Services (FS) | Operating Segment      
Net Sales and Revenues      
Financial revenues $ 4,721 $ 3,625 $ 3,548
v3.23.3
SEGMENT DATA - Segment Operating Profit (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Operating Profit (Loss)      
Operating profit $ 12,958 $ 9,508 $ 8,012
Interest income 3,359 2,027 1,854
Interest expense (2,453) (1,062) (993)
Pension and OPEB benefit (costs), excluding service cost component $ 286 $ 218 $ 183
Location of pension and OPEB benefit (cost), excluding service cost component Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Income taxes $ (2,871) $ (2,007) $ (1,658)
Net Income 10,155 7,130 5,965
Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests (11) (1) 2
Net Income Attributable to Deere & Company 10,166 7,131 5,963
Operating Segment | Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Operating Profit (Loss)      
Operating profit 6,996 4,386 3,334
Interest income 29 22 21
Interest expense (282) (122) (84)
Operating Segment | Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Operating Profit (Loss)      
Operating profit 2,472 1,949 2,045
Interest income 35 24 21
Interest expense (236) (105) (87)
Operating Segment | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Operating Profit (Loss)      
Operating profit 2,695 2,014 1,489
Interest income 13 8 10
Interest expense (169) (72) (46)
Operating Segment | Financial Services (FS)      
Operating Profit (Loss)      
Operating profit 795 1,159 1,144
Interest income 3,731 2,245 1,999
Interest expense (2,362) (799) (687)
Corporate      
Operating Profit (Loss)      
Interest income 559 159 82
Interest expense (411) (390) (368)
Foreign exchange gain (loss) from equipment operations' financing activities (114) (103) (45)
Pension and OPEB benefit (costs), excluding service cost component $ 286 $ 218 $ 183
Location of pension and OPEB benefit (cost), excluding service cost component Other operating expenses Other operating expenses Other operating expenses
Corporate expenses - net $ (252) $ (255) $ (241)
Income taxes (2,871) (2,007) (1,658)
Total $ (2,803) $ (2,378) $ (2,047)
v3.23.3
SEGMENT DATA - Segment Interest Income and Expense (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Operating Segments      
Interest income $ 3,359 $ 2,027 $ 1,854
Interest expense 2,453 1,062 993
Operating Segment | Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Operating Segments      
Interest income 29 22 21
Interest expense 282 122 84
Operating Segment | Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Operating Segments      
Interest income 35 24 21
Interest expense 236 105 87
Operating Segment | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Operating Segments      
Interest income 13 8 10
Interest expense 169 72 46
Operating Segment | Financial Services (FS)      
Operating Segments      
Interest income 3,731 2,245 1,999
Interest expense 2,362 799 687
Corporate      
Operating Segments      
Interest income 559 159 82
Interest expense 411 390 368
Intercompany Eliminations      
Operating Segments      
Interest income (1,008) (431) (279)
Interest expense $ (1,007) $ (426) $ (279)
v3.23.3
SEGMENT DATA - Segment Other Disclosures (Details) - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and amortization expense $ 2,004 $ 1,895 $ 2,050
Identifiable operating assets 104,087 90,030 84,114
Capital additions 1,597 1,197 897
Operating Segment | Production & Precision Ag (PPA)      
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and amortization expense 581 523 495
Identifiable operating assets 8,734 8,414 7,021
Capital additions 896 649 458
Operating Segment | Small Ag & Turf (SAT)      
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and amortization expense 241 236 245
Identifiable operating assets 4,348 4,451 3,959
Capital additions 386 329 253
Operating Segment | Construction & Forestry (CF)      
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and amortization expense 301 282 303
Identifiable operating assets 7,139 6,754 6,457
Capital additions 311 217 183
Operating Segment | Financial Services (FS)      
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and amortization expense 1,016 1,050 1,140
Identifiable operating assets 70,732 58,864 51,624
Capital additions 4 2 3
Intercompany Eliminations      
Operating Segments      
Depreciation and amortization expense (135) (196) (133)
Corporate      
Operating Segments      
Identifiable operating assets $ 13,134 $ 11,547 $ 15,053
v3.23.3
SUBSEQUENT EVENT - (Details) - $ / shares
12 Months Ended
Dec. 06, 2023
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Subsequent Event        
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share)   $ 5.05 $ 4.36 $ 3.61
Subsequent Event        
Subsequent Event        
Quarterly dividend declared (in dollars per share) $ 1.47      
v3.23.3
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($)
$ in Millions
12 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Oct. 30, 2022
Oct. 31, 2021
Pay vs Performance Disclosure      
Net Income (Loss) $ 10,166 $ 7,131 $ 5,963
v3.23.3
Insider Trading Arrangements
3 Months Ended
Oct. 29, 2023
Trading Arrangements, by Individual  
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted false
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated false