8-KRegulation FD

CATERPILLAR INC 8-K Report, Regulation FD Disclosure (Sep 20, 2006)

Filed September 20, 2006For Securities:CAT

Summary

Caterpillar Inc. (CAT) has filed an 8-K report to announce the upcoming public release of its August 2006 Dealer Statistics. This report, scheduled for release on September 21st, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time, will provide investors with key operational data. The company is providing access to these statistics via a telephone recording and through a PDF document on its investor relations website. This proactive disclosure aims to keep stakeholders informed about the company's performance indicators, which are crucial for assessing business momentum and market conditions within the construction and mining equipment sectors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Caterpillar Inc. will release its August 2006 Dealer Statistics on September 21, 2006.
  • 2The release time is scheduled for 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.
  • 3Investors can access the statistics via a dedicated telephone recording at (309) 675-8000.
  • 4A PDF version of the report will be available on Caterpillar's investor relations website (www.cat.com/investor).
  • 5The filing is made under Regulation FD Disclosure, ensuring broad public dissemination of material information.
  • 6The report includes a standard 'Safe Harbor' statement regarding forward-looking statements and associated risks.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce the upcoming public release of Caterpillar's August 2006 Dealer Statistics, ensuring compliance with Regulation FD and providing investors with advance notice.

The August 2006 Dealer Statistics will be accessible through a telephone recording at (309) 675-8000 and as a PDF document on the company's investor relations website at www.cat.com/investor.

The statistics will be publicly released on Thursday, September 21, 2006, at 8:00 a.m. Central Standard Time.

While this 8-K does not detail the specific content, dealer statistics reports typically provide data related to retail sales, inventory levels, and order backlogs for Caterpillar's various product lines, offering insights into market demand and company sales performance.