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Stock Option Awards
12 Months Ended
Oct. 31, 2012
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 2012, 2011 and 2010, the total share-based compensation expense was $5.0 million, $5.1 million and $6.0 million, respectively, with an income tax benefit recognized in net income of $1.8 million, $1.9 million and $2.2 million, respectively. Further disclosure for these plans is included in the notes to the Deere & Company 2012 Annual Report on Form 10-K.