Where can I find the detailed financial results for Caterpillar's third quarter of 2005?

The detailed financial results for Caterpillar's third quarter of 2005 are provided in the press release dated October 21, 2005, which is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this Form 8-K filing.

Is the information in this 8-K filing considered officially 'filed' with the SEC and subject to liabilities?

No, according to the filing, the information contained in this Current Report is furnished, not filed. It is not deemed 'filed' for the purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, nor is it subject to the liabilities of that section, unless expressly incorporated by reference into a future filing.

Does Caterpillar Inc. have an obligation to update this information if circumstances change?

The company states in the filing that it does not assume any obligation to update the furnished information in the future. This is a standard disclaimer for Regulation FD disclosures.

What does 'Regulation FD Disclosure' mean in this context?

Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) aims to prevent selective disclosure of material non-public information. In this context, Item 7.01 indicates that the company is making its earnings information public simultaneously to all investors through the press release, complying with fair disclosure rules.

CAT 8-K: Earnings & Results & Regulation FD

Summary

This Form 8-K filing by Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) on October 21, 2005, reports the company's financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2005. The filing primarily consists of a press release providing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that this report does not include detailed financial statements within the 8-K itself, but rather refers to an external press release for the specific figures. The company explicitly states that this information is furnished, not filed, and does not create an obligation to update future disclosures, which is a common disclaimer for such filings.

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1Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) announced its third quarter 2005 financial results via a press release dated October 21, 2005.
2The 8-K filing serves to furnish this press release, which contains the company's operational and financial performance for the quarter ending September 30, 2005.
3This filing is in compliance with Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure) of Form 8-K.
4The press release (Exhibit 99.1) is the primary source of the financial data for the quarter.
5Caterpillar Inc. is incorporated in Delaware and headquartered in Peoria, Illinois.
6The company emphasizes that the furnished information is not considered 'filed' for Section 18 purposes and does not constitute a commitment to future updates.
7The filing includes a Safe Harbor Statement, typically associated with forward-looking statements made in the press release.

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Oct 21, 2005)

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