For your interest!
Following is Copied from
JD Business Conduct Guidelines Chapter 7 available on their website
"Company policy requires fair competition and strict adherence to all laws regarding competition and trade practices
in the United States and in other countries in which Deere does business. All employees and agents of the
Company are prohibited from engaging in, authorizing or condoning activities contrary to this policy.
The concept of fair competition is a fundamental element of the free-enterprise system. Buyers must be able to select
from a variety of products at competitive prices, and there can be no restraints such as price-fixing, illegal monopolies,
cartels, boycotts or unlawful tie-ins. We are committed to the following guidelines:
Employees must avoid arrangements with competitors, dealers, suppliers and customers
that unlawfully restrict competition.
No agreements affecting prices, terms upon which products are sold or the number and
type of products manufactured or sold may be made with competitors.
The Company supports and intends to abide by laws that prohibit unfair practices,
abuses of economic power or restraints of trade.
Each Company employee or agent involved in the application of trade practices or
antitrust laws should consult with the Deere & Company Law Department, particularly
if there is any question that the conduct being considered or about to be taken may have
possible anti-competition or antitrust implications.
The laws concerning Trade Practices/Fair Competition matters are complex. For additional information regarding laws
and regulations governing these subjects in the United States and other locations, consult reference materials located on
the Deere & Company Law Department web site."
Following is Copied from
JD Business Conduct Guidelines Chapter 7 available on their website
"Company policy requires fair competition and strict adherence to all laws regarding competition and trade practices
in the United States and in other countries in which Deere does business. All employees and agents of the
Company are prohibited from engaging in, authorizing or condoning activities contrary to this policy.
The concept of fair competition is a fundamental element of the free-enterprise system. Buyers must be able to select
from a variety of products at competitive prices, and there can be no restraints such as price-fixing, illegal monopolies,
cartels, boycotts or unlawful tie-ins. We are committed to the following guidelines:
Employees must avoid arrangements with competitors, dealers, suppliers and customers
that unlawfully restrict competition.
No agreements affecting prices, terms upon which products are sold or the number and
type of products manufactured or sold may be made with competitors.
The Company supports and intends to abide by laws that prohibit unfair practices,
abuses of economic power or restraints of trade.
Each Company employee or agent involved in the application of trade practices or
antitrust laws should consult with the Deere & Company Law Department, particularly
if there is any question that the conduct being considered or about to be taken may have
possible anti-competition or antitrust implications.
The laws concerning Trade Practices/Fair Competition matters are complex. For additional information regarding laws
and regulations governing these subjects in the United States and other locations, consult reference materials located on
the Deere & Company Law Department web site."
Or maybe thay will use it for a bonus to the excutives that came up with the policy 
