Notes Receivable from John Deere

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Notes Receivable from John Deere

Notes Receivable from John Deere

Note 8.  Notes Receivable from John Deere

The Company made loans to John Deere Renewables, LLC, an affiliated company that had investments in wind energy projects. In December 2010, John Deere sold its wind energy business and, as a result, John Deere Renewables, LLC repaid all outstanding loans to the Company. The Company received interest from John Deere at competitive market interest rates. During 2012, 2011 and 2010, the interest earned from John Deere was none, $4 million and $43 million, respectively.