Capital Stock

12 Months Ended

Oct. 31, 2012

Capital Stock

Capital Stock

Note 12.  Capital Stock

All of John Deere Capital Corporation’s common stock is owned by JDFS, a wholly-owned finance holding subsidiary of Deere & Company. No shares of common stock of John Deere Capital Corporation were reserved for officers or employees or for options, warrants, conversions or other rights at October 31, 2012 or 2011. At October 31, 2012 and 2011, John Deere Capital Corporation had authorized, but not issued, 10,000 shares of $1 par value preferred stock. In addition, in 2012, Deere & Company increased its investment in JDFS by $160 million. In turn, JDFS increased its investment in the Capital Corporation by $160 million.