Deer & Company reported first quarter sales increased 18% to $8.1 billion and earnings rose 22% to $763 million. Earnings per share increased to $1.74 compared to $1.36. Worldwide net revenues increased 18% to $13.3 billion for the first six months. Net sales outside the U.S. and Canada were increased by 46% percent for the quarter and 42% for six months. |