Stock Option and Restricted Stock Awards

12 Months Ended

Nov. 03, 2019

Stock Option and Restricted Stock Awards

Stock Option and Restricted Stock Awards

Note 15. Stock Option and Restricted Stock Awards

Certain employees of the Company participate in Deere & Company share-based compensation plans. During 2019, 2018, and 2017, the total share-based compensation expense was $6.9 million, $7.9 million, and $6.4 million, respectively, with an income tax benefit recognized in net income of $1.7 million, $1.9 million, and $2.4 million, respectively. Further disclosure for these plans is included in the notes to the Deere & Company 2019 Annual Report on Form 10-K.