8-KEarnings & ResultsRegulation FDExhibits & Filings

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 21, 2006)

Filed July 21, 2006For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) filed an 8-K on July 21, 2006, reporting its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. The filing primarily consists of a press release detailing these results, which is furnished as an exhibit. Investors should note that this report is for informational purposes regarding the quarterly performance. This filing serves to disclose the company's operational and financial condition for the second quarter of 2006, as is customary for public companies. While the 8-K itself is procedural, the press release it contains will offer key financial metrics and operational highlights that are crucial for understanding the company's performance and outlook during that period. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for detailed financial figures and management commentary.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. filed an 8-K on July 21, 2006, to report its Q2 2006 financial results.
  • 2The primary content of the filing is a press release detailing the company's performance for the quarter ended June 30, 2006.
  • 3The press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1.
  • 4The filing is made pursuant to Item 2.02 (Results of Operations and Financial Condition) and Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure).
  • 5The report clarifies that the information provided is not intended to be incorporated into future filings and the company does not assume an obligation to update the information.
  • 6The filing includes a standard Safe Harbor Statement, indicating forward-looking statements may be present in the release.
  • 7James B. Buda, Vice President, signed the report on behalf of Caterpillar Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose Caterpillar Inc.'s financial results and condition for the second quarter ended June 30, 2006. It includes a press release that contains the detailed results.

The actual financial results for Q2 2006 are contained within the press release furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing. Investors should review this press release for specific financial figures and operational details.

This filing itself is primarily procedural. The press release (Exhibit 99.1) may contain forward-looking statements, which are typically accompanied by a 'Safe Harbor Statement' as mentioned in the filing, advising caution regarding these statements.

According to the filing, Caterpillar Inc. does not assume any obligation to update the information provided in this report or the furnished press release in the future.