EARNINGS PER SHARE (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Apr. 30, 2013

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Reconciliation of Basic and Diluted Net Income Per Share

          A reconciliation of basic and diluted net income attributable to Deere & Company per share in millions, except per share amounts, follows:

	Three Months Ended April 30				Six Months Ended April 30
	2013		2012		2013		2012
Net income attributable to Deere & Company	$	1,084.2	$	1,056.2	$	1,733.9	$	1,589.1
Less income allocable to participating securities	.3		.3		.4		.5
Income allocable to common stock	$	1,083.9	$	1,055.9	$	1,733.5	$	1,588.6
Average shares outstanding	389.2		400.2		388.7		402.1
Basic per share	$	2.79	$	2.64	$	4.46	$	3.95
Average shares outstanding	389.2		400.2		388.7		402.1
Effect of dilutive share-based compensation	3.9		4.5		4.3		4.5
Total potential shares outstanding	393.1		404.7		393.0		406.6
Diluted per share	$	2.76	$	2.61	$	4.41	$	3.91