8-KRegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jun 19, 2006)

Filed June 19, 2006For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K report on June 19, 2006, to announce the upcoming public release of its May 2006 Dealer Statistics. This information, crucial for understanding market activity and demand for Caterpillar's products, was scheduled to be made available on June 20th. Investors could access the statistics via a telephone recording and through the company's investor relations website, indicating a commitment to transparent and timely disclosure of key operational data. The report also included standard forward-looking statements and a Safe Harbor provision, reminding investors that actual results may differ from projections due to various economic, market, and regulatory factors. This filing serves as a notification mechanism for the dissemination of important monthly operational data that can influence investor sentiment and stock valuation.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. announced the public release of its May 2006 Dealer Statistics.
  • 2The dealer statistics were scheduled for release on Tuesday, June 20th, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • 3Investors can access the statistics by telephone at (309) 675-8000.
  • 4A PDF version of the May 2006 Dealer Statistics will be available on Caterpillar's investor relations website (www.cat.com/investor).
  • 5The filing includes a standard Safe Harbor statement regarding forward-looking statements and potential risks.
  • 6The report confirms Caterpillar's commitment to providing timely operational data to investors.
  • 7This 8-K filing is a Regulation FD Disclosure event.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly announce the upcoming release of Caterpillar Inc.'s May 2006 Dealer Statistics, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD (Fair Disclosure) and providing investors with advance notice of where and when to access this important operational data.

The May 2006 Dealer Statistics are accessible via a telephone recording at (309) 675-8000 and as a PDF document on Caterpillar's investor relations website at www.cat.com/investor. The information was released on June 20, 2006.

Dealer Statistics typically provide insights into the sales performance and order activity of a company's dealer network. For Caterpillar, these statistics are important as they can indicate market demand for their construction and mining equipment, potentially influencing investor expectations for future revenue and earnings.

No, this 8-K filing does not provide any new financial results or specific guidance. It is solely a disclosure to inform the public about the release of May 2006 Dealer Statistics, which are operational data, not formal financial statements or future earnings projections.