What is the main purpose of this amended 10-K filing?

The primary purpose of this filing (Form 10-K/A) is to amend the original 2004 10-K by incorporating additional exhibits related to Caterpillar's employee benefit plans and the required Sarbanes-Oxley Act certifications. It is not a restatement of financial results but rather an addition of previously omitted required documentation.

Did this amendment change Caterpillar's reported financial performance for 2004?

Based on the provided excerpt, this amendment focuses on procedural and disclosure requirements (employee plans and SOX certifications) rather than altering the core financial statements or performance metrics reported in the original 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

What is the significance of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX) certifications mentioned?

The inclusion of certifications under Sections 302 and 906 of SOX indicates that the company's principal officers (typically CEO and CFO) are attesting to the accuracy and fairness of the financial reporting, and the effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting, as required by the act.

What information is provided about Caterpillar's stock?

As of December 31, 2004, there were 342,936,949 shares of common stock outstanding. The market value of the stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $32.77 billion, indicating a substantial market capitalization at that time.

CAT 10-K FY2004 Annual Report — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an amendment to its 2004 10-K report on May 26, 2005. This amendment primarily serves to include additional filings related to the company's employee benefit plans, such as the Employees' Investment Plan, Savings and Investment Plan, Tax Deferred Savings Plan, and 401(k) Plan. It also incorporates the certifications required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. The amendment does not appear to introduce significant changes to the original 10-K's financial performance or business operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2004.

Key Highlights

1Amendment to the 2004 10-K filing, primarily for including employee benefit plan filings.
2Incorporates certifications required by Sections 302 and 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002.
3The amendment relates to company benefit plans: Employees' Investment Plan, Savings and Investment Plan, Tax Deferred Savings Plan, and 401(k) Plan.
4As of December 31, 2004, Caterpillar had 342,936,949 shares of common stock outstanding.
5The aggregate market value of its voting stock held by non-affiliates was approximately $32.77 billion as of December 31, 2004.
6Caterpillar Inc. is identified as an accelerated filer.

CATERPILLAR INC Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2004

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