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Stock Option Awards
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2011
Stock Option Awards  
Stock Option Awards

Note 15. Stock Option Awards

 

Certain employees of the Company participate in Deere & Company share-based compensation plans. During 2011, 2010 and 2009, the total share-based compensation expense was $5.1 million, $6.0 million and $5.1 million, respectively, with an income tax benefit recognized in net income of $1.9 million, $2.2 million and $1.9 million, respectively. Further disclosure for these plans is included in the notes to the Deere & Company 2011 Annual Report on Form 10-K.