What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce the date of Caterpillar Inc.'s 2005 Annual Stockholders Meeting, which is scheduled for April 13, 2005.

When will investors be able to find out the exact time and location of the annual meeting?

The exact time and location of the 2005 Annual Stockholders Meeting will be published in Caterpillar's 2005 annual meeting proxy statement, which is expected to be filed with the SEC on or about February 22, 2005.

Does this filing contain any financial performance information or business updates?

No, this specific 8-K filing is purely an announcement of the annual meeting date and does not contain any financial results, operational updates, or other substantive business information.

Who should investors contact for more information about this announcement?

For inquiries regarding this announcement, investors can contact Benjamin S. Cordani in Corporate Public Affairs at Caterpillar Inc. via email at cordani_benjamin_s@cat.com or by phone at (309) 675-5786.

CAT 8-K SEC Disclosure — Feb 14, 2005

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on February 14, 2005, to announce the date of its 2005 Annual Stockholders Meeting. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 13, 2005. Specific details regarding the time and location of the meeting will be provided in the company's 2005 annual meeting proxy statement, which is expected to be filed with the SEC on or about February 22, 2005. This filing is procedural and serves to inform stakeholders of the upcoming annual meeting date. Investors looking for operational or financial performance updates will need to await the proxy statement or subsequent earnings releases, as this 8-K does not contain such information. The announcement itself indicates that the company is adhering to its corporate governance schedule.

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1Caterpillar Inc. announced the date for its 2005 Annual Stockholders Meeting.
2The meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, April 13, 2005.
3The time and location of the meeting will be detailed in the forthcoming proxy statement.
4The proxy statement is anticipated to be filed with the SEC on or around February 22, 2005.
5This 8-K filing is primarily for informational purposes regarding the meeting date.
6No financial results or operational updates are included in this specific filing.

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 14, 2005)

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