8-K/ARegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K/A Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Jul 20, 2006)

Filed July 20, 2006For Securities:CAT

Summary

This 8-K filing from Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) serves as an amendment to a previous report and primarily announces the upcoming public release of June 2006 Dealer Statistics. The company will make this information available on July 21, 2006, at 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time via a telephone recording and on their investor relations website. This data is a key indicator of Caterpillar's sales performance and operational activity through its global dealer network, offering insights into market demand and the company's business momentum. Investors should note that this filing itself does not contain the actual dealer statistics but provides the means to access them. The report also reiterates Caterpillar's established position as a leading global manufacturer of heavy equipment and engines, highlighting its role in infrastructure development. The included "Safe Harbor" statement serves as a reminder of the forward-looking nature of some company communications and the inherent risks and uncertainties that could affect actual results.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) will release June 2006 Dealer Statistics on July 21, 2006.
  • 2The statistics will be available via a telephone recording at (309) 675-8000.
  • 3A PDF version of the June 2006 Dealer Statistics will be accessible on www.cat.com/investor.
  • 4This filing is an amendment (8-K/A) to a prior report.
  • 5The release time for the dealer statistics is 11:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • 6The "Safe Harbor" statement cautions investors about the risks associated with forward-looking statements.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Caterpillar Inc. will publicly release its June 2006 Dealer Statistics on July 21, 2006, and to provide investors with the methods to access this information.

The June 2006 Dealer Statistics will be available through a telephone recording by calling (309) 675-8000, and a PDF version will be posted on Caterpillar's investor relations website at www.cat.com/investor after the release time on July 21, 2006.

Dealer Statistics provide key operational and sales data from Caterpillar's worldwide dealer network. They are a leading indicator of market demand, sales trends, and the overall health of Caterpillar's business in various regions and industries.

No, this filing does not contain new financial results or an updated outlook. It is solely an announcement regarding the release of dealer statistics and includes standard corporate information and a cautionary "Safe Harbor" statement.