Summary
Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) announced a quarterly cash dividend increase to $0.35 per share, payable on August 20, 2001, to shareholders of record as of July 20, 2001. This represents a 3 percent increase and marks the eighth consecutive year the company has raised its dividend payout. This consistent dividend growth signals a strong commitment by Caterpillar to returning value to its shareholders and reflects confidence in its ongoing financial performance and ability to generate consistent cash flows.
Key Highlights
- 1Caterpillar Inc. declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.35 per share.
- 2The dividend payment date is August 20, 2001.
- 3Shareholders of record as of July 20, 2001, will receive the dividend.
- 4This represents a 3% increase in the quarterly dividend.
- 5This is the eighth consecutive year Caterpillar has increased its dividend.
- 6The filing falls under Item 5 (Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure).
Frequently Asked Questions
The new quarterly cash dividend declared by Caterpillar Inc. is $0.35 per share of common stock.
The dividend will be paid on August 20, 2001, to shareholders who are on record as of the close of business on July 20, 2001.
This 3% increase, marking the eighth consecutive year of dividend growth, indicates Caterpillar's consistent financial strength, its commitment to shareholder returns, and its confidence in sustained profitability and cash generation.
No, this particular 8-K filing focuses exclusively on the announcement of the increased quarterly dividend under Item 5, Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure.