Fitch IBCA Releases Report on John Deere Capital Corp

Business Wire, April 27, 2000

Business Editors

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 27, 2000

Fitch IBCA, the international rating agency, has issued a report on John Deere Capital Corp. (JDCC), an indirect wholly owned captive finance subsidiary of Deere & Co. (Deere).

With nearly $9.4 billion in managed receivables, JDCC provides retail and, to a lesser extent, wholesale and lease financing of Deere's construction and commercial and consumer-related products. The company also purchases and finances certain agricultural, construction, and lawn and grounds care retail notes unrelated to Deere, as well as recreational product retail notes acquired from independent dealers.

For a copy of the report visit www.fitchibca.com or contact Market Services at 800/853-4824.