By Denny Jacob


Deere & Co. said Wednesday that its board raised its quarterly dividend to $1.13 a share.

The farm equipment maker said the new quarterly rate adds about 8 cents a share from the previous level, an increase of about 8% a share.

The quarterly dividend is payable on August 8 to shareholders of record on June 30, the company said.

Chief Executive John May said in prepared remarks the increase reflects the company's recent performance and confidence in its future direction.


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